Indian Army Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services Nicobar Islands Andaman 2026 – Premium Sedan, Local, EMD ₹76862

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services in Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar (postal 744301). Procurement targets local operation of sedan and premium sedan vehicles, with estimated value ₹1,537,250 and an EMD of ₹76,862. There are no BOQ items published, but the scope centers on cost-effective, compliant transport services for personnel movement in a geographically remote district, leveraging local vendors. A key differentiator is the explicit 25% variation allowance for contract quantity or duration, with pre-award or post-award adjustments allowed up to 25% under lump-sum terms. This tends to favor bidders capable of scalable service delivery within a defined local tax/administrative framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications listed in the tender data; bidders should prepare for generic cab/transport service delivery.
• Expected coverages include local Sedan and Premium Sedan categories for monthly hiring cycles.
• EMD amount: ₹76,862; Estimated contract value: ₹1,537,250.
• Payment philosophy indicates service provider salaries/wages to be paid by the vendor first, with reimbursement claims to the Buyer including statutory filings (PF/ESIC) and bank statements.
• Mandatory compliance items include uploading required certificates; integrity/anti-corruption provisions are embedded in the tender terms.
• Insurance: vendor must evidence insurance for vehicles and assume responsibility for driver-related incidents.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity/duration may be increased or decreased by up to 25% at contract issuance and post-issuance.
• Payment terms require the service provider to pay salaries/wages first and then claim reimbursement from the Buyer with statutory documents.
• Vendors must upload all certificates/documents as per the bid document; failure leads to rejection.
• Anti-corruption: declaration to not engage third-party intermediaries; violation incurs debarment of at least 5 years and potential recovery of funds.
• Access to financial records may be requested to verify agents/undue influence; insurance coverage for all tendered vehicles must be demonstrated.
• The contract implicitly assigns risk for driver accidents to the vendor; no compensation claims against GoI for such incidents.