South East Central Railway GST Consultant (Chartered Accountant) Tender Chhattisgarh 2025

Tender Overview

South East Central Railway invites bids for a Chartered Accountant (GST consultant) to manage GST works and filing of GST/periodical GST & TDS returns for a government rail organization. Estimated value is ₹9,60,000 with an EMD of ₹19,200. The contract allows a ±25% change in quantity or duration at issuance and post-issuance. Preference is given to a local firm with a Chhattisgarh address requirement. This procurement targets formal GST compliance experience within the Indian Railways ecosystem. The absence of BOQ items indicates a service-oriented engagement focused on GST expertise and timely filings.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: GST consulting and filing for Indian Railways/Government entities; prior GST and TDS filing experience essential.
• Location/Office: Chhattisgarh state address proof required; local firm preference noted.
• Financial criteria: Turnover ≥ 1.5x bid value over last three financial years; audited CA-certified balance sheet with membership details; liquidity ≥ 5% of bid value after accounting for commitments.
• Eligibility proofs: Experience certificate in GST works; proof of office address; CA certificate with stamp, signature, and membership number.
• Financial documentation: Bank reference indicating credit availability; balance sheet for the relevant year as per tender opening window.
• Clause on participation: Percentage-based quantity/duration variation up to 25%; acceptance of revised scope is mandatory.
• Compliance: The bidder must meet the extra-GeM eligibility and special terms precedence in case of conflict with standard GeM terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹19,200.
• Turnover requirement: Aggregate turnover ≥ 1.5x the bid value in last three years plus current year up to tender opening.
• Liquidity: Cash/banking lines to cover ≥ 5% of bid value; bank references and audited balance sheets required.
• Office location: Must have an office in Chhattisgarh; address proof required; local preference.
• Delivery/Performance: Service deliverables tied to GST filing cycles; no explicit delivery deadline provided but timely filings are implicit.
• Documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, audited financials, bank statements, CA membership details, and office proof.
• ATC nuance: Special conditions prevail over GeM standard terms; adherence to supplier flexibility on quantity/duration.