Southern Railway cab & taxi hiring tender 2026 Erode Tamil Nadu IS 550 compliant? 2026

Tender Overview

Southern Railway, under the Indian Railways umbrella, seeks a Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services contract categorized under MUV; 2600 KM X 312 HOURS; Outstation 24x7. The estimated contract value is ₹1,308,000 with an EMD of ₹26,160. The procurement address is the Office of the Senior Section Engineer (Works), Erode Railway Colony, Erode Junction, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638002. A 25% contract quantity/duration variation is permitted; the provider must maintain a local office in the consignee state. This tender emphasizes service continuity, outstation coverage, and strict compliance with bid terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Monthly basis cab & taxi hiring for MUV category with 2600 KM and 312 hours allocation; outstation operation 24x7.
• Financials: Estimated value ₹1,308,000; EMD ₹26,160; lump-sum/usage-based adjustments allowed up to 25% with consent.
• Delivery/Location: Service delivery at the consignee location in Tamil Nadu; headquarters/offices must be in the same state.
• Compliance & Records: Upload integrity pact; ensure staff payroll with statutory documents; submit disciplinary and financial standing declarations; provide past project proof via contracts/invoices with client certifications.
• Usage Rules: If monthly usage exceeds variant, pay for extra KMs as per schedule; unused KMs carried forward up to 6 months; full month payment irrespective of unused miles.
• Experience/Documentation: Present past experience proof (contracts, invoices, client certificates) or equivalent, to satisfy eligibility.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹26,160 referenced; must be submitted per bid norms.
• Experience/Financial: Bidders must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; provide an undertaking; maintain adequate turnover and relevant service experience as per bid terms.
• Salary/Wages: Service provider to pay salaries/wages to deployed staff first, with statutory PF/ESIC documents and bank statements submitted on claim.
• Office Presence: An operating office in the State of the consignee is mandatory; documentary evidence required.
• Contract Variations: Up to 25% increase/decrease in scope/duration permitted at contract issuance; increments require consent from the service provider.
• Documentation: Upload all certificates/documents sought in the bid, ATC, and corrigendum; ensure OEM/integration documents as applicable.