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Southern Railway Crane Hiring Tender 15 Tonne Capacity ERNAKULAM Kerala 2025 - Per Hour Basis Equipment Hire

Bid Publish Date

29-Oct-2025, 3:39 pm

Bid End Date

18-Nov-2025, 2:00 pm

EMD

₹92,570

Value

₹46,28,200

Location

ERNAKULAM , KERALA

Progress

Issue29-Oct-2025, 3:39 pm
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 13

MATERIAL LOADING UNLOADING OF MATERIAL MATERIAL UNLOADING PLATFORM SCALE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY BOX PUSHING EARTH MOVING STORAGE AND WAREHOUSING CRANES MINING ENGINEERING SHIFTING OF MATERIAL SUPPLY OF PLANT EARTH MOVER

Tender Overview

Southern Railway invites bids for the Crane Hire service with a focus on 15 Tonne Capacity Road Crane to be operated on an hourly basis at Ernakulam, Kerala. Estimated contract value is ₹4,628,200 with an EMD of ₹92,570. The scope targets on-site handling equipment for ongoing rail and maintenance tasks, with deployment at the Ernakulam Marshalling Yard. The tender emphasizes flexible contract quantity/duration up to 25% and mandates compliant financial practices and timely deployment. Bidders should ensure verticals for crane operations meet railway safety norms and hourly-rate pricing aligns with per-hour usage.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Equipment type: Road crane with a 15 Tonne capacity.
  • Location for delivery/installation: Office of the Senior Section Engineer, Carriage and Wagon, Ernakulam Marshalling Yard, Ernakulam, Kerala 682032.
  • Contract unit: Per hour basis; no BOQ items listed in the tender.
  • Estimated value: ₹4,628,200; EMD: ₹92,570.
  • Payment flexibility: Quantity/duration may vary up to 25% at contract issue and post-issuance.
  • Addressing terms: Salary payments for deployed staff to be borne by the service provider first, along with statutory documents.
  • EMD/PBG options: EMD via Fixed Deposit Receipt or online RTGS; performance security via FDR or PBG.
  • Compliance: Notional product specs are limited; bidders must provide demonstrations of crane operation capability and safety credentials.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹92,570; payment options include FDR or online RTGS with transaction proof.
  • Delivery: On-site deployment at Ernakulam location; installation/commissioning as applicable per scope.
  • Financial standing: Bidder must avoid liquidation or insolvency; an undertaking is required.
  • Payment terms: Salary/wages for deployed staff to be paid first by contractor; statutory documents to be provided.
  • Contract flex: 25% permissible increases/decreases in quantity or duration at contract issue and post-issuance.
  • Documentation: Upload FDR, RRTGS proof, and related bid documents; hard copy submission within 5 days post bid end/opening.
  • Warranty/penalties: Not explicitly specified in the data; ensure compliance with Southern Railway procurement norms.

Key Specifications

  • Crane type: Road crane with 15 Tonne capacity

  • Operator deployment on per hour basis; no BOQ quantity listed

  • Delivery/installation site: Ernakulam Marshalling Yard, Ernakulam, Kerala 682032

  • Estimated contract value: ₹4,628,200

  • EMD: ₹92,570; payment by RTGS/online or FDR

  • Flexibility: contract quantity/duration adjustable up to 25%

  • Financial/eligibility: no liquidation or bankruptcy; requires undertaking

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD amount and acceptable deposit forms (FDR or online payment)

  • 25% adjustment window for quantity or duration at various stages

  • On-site delivery and installation at Ernakulam location with staff payroll obligations

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Salaries for deployed staff must be paid by the service provider first, with reimbursement from the buyer, accompanied by PF/ESIC and bank statements.

Delivery Schedule

On-site delivery at the Ernakulam yard; installation/commissioning as per scope; ensure timely mobilization.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly stated; bidders should reference Southern Railway standard LD provisions and GeM GTC for penalties.

Bidder Eligibility

  • No active liquidation, court receivership, or bankruptcy

  • Demonstrated experience in crane/hire services or similar earth moving equipment

  • Financial capacity to support payroll and equipment deployment

Documents 3

GeM-Bidding-8519900.pdf

Main Document

Scope Of Work Document

SCOPE_OF_WORK

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates of crane/hire services

4

Financial statements / turnover evidence

5

EMD submission document (FDR or RTGS receipt)

6

Technical bid documents demonstrating crane capability

7

OEM authorizations (if applicable) and safety certifications

8

Proof of staff payroll compliance (PF/ESIC) as required

9

Any prior project completion certificates

10

Bidder undertaking of non-liquidity and non-bankruptcy

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KERALA tender market

How to bid for crane hire tender in Ernakulam Kerala 2025?

Bidders must submit EMD of ₹92,570 via FDR or RTGS, provide GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, and financial statements; upload technical bid with crane capability details and safety certifications, and deliver on-site at Ernakulam Marshalling Yard within the required mobilization window.

What documents are required for crane hire procurement in Kerala?

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof (FDR or RTGS), safety certifications, OEM authorizations if applicable, payroll compliance evidence (PF/ESIC), and technical bid demonstrating 15 T crane operations and safety compliance.

What are the key technical specifications for the crane hire tender?

Key specs specify a 15 Tonne capacity road crane; there are no BOQ items. Deployment is per hour with on-site delivery at the Ernakulam yard; equipment must meet railway safety norms and per-hour pricing structure.

When is the bid submission deadline for this crane hire tender?

Bid submission must conform to the GeM-based tender timeline; ensure EMD submission and online payment proof, plus hard copy delivery of EMD documents within 5 days after bid end/opening date.

What are the payment terms for crane hire services in this tender?

Contractor salaries are paid by the service provider first; reimbursement and statutory documentation (PF/ESIC) accompany payment claims from the buyer; RTGS/online payments are supported for EMD and vendor payments per Southern Railway norms.

What eligibility criteria apply to bidders for this railway crane tender?

Bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy, demonstrate relevant crane/hire experience, maintain sufficient turnover or financial strength, and provide undertakings confirming non-prosecution and compliance with railway procurement guidelines.