Maharashtra Social Justice Department Electric Vehicle E-Cart Tender Nagpur 2026 - AIS 040 Battery Vehicle Safety & ISI Standards

Tender Overview

The Social Justice And Special Assistance Department, Maharashtra, located in Nagpur (440001), invites bids for an electric battery-operated e-cart under the Goods E-cart category. The procurement scope centers on a battery-powered vehicle with configurable body/container specifications and AIS 040 range compliance. The project includes an EMD of ₹35,000 and a potential quantity adjustment of ±25% during contract execution, with delivery considerations tied to original and extended periods. A mandatory sample vehicle submission and an Undertaking-cum-Acceptance for timely supply are required, with delivery deadlines anchored to a July 2026 target. Key differentiators include formal ATC clauses and a 30-day minimum extension rule for additional quantity. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of meeting safety and construction standards for government e-vehicle fleets in Maharashtra.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Electric battery-operated vehicle (e-cart) with generic parameter fields for vehicle body/container and powertrain.
• Key specs provided: Vehicle category, body/container volume, body/container material, power source, maximum power output (kW), traction battery type and capacity (Ah), motor type, seating capacity, front and rear tyre types, AIS 040 range, windshield material with wiper/motor, and constructional safety conformance.
• Tests/Conformity: Must confirm to Constructional & Functional Safety of battery operated vehicle.
• Documentation cues: Sample vehicle submission required; upload Sample Submission Acknowledgement Certificate; Undertaking-cum-Acceptance on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper; supply obligations by 21 July 2026.
• ATC: Buyer-provided additional terms exist; readiness to implement option clause for quantity adjustments within contract.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹35,000.
• Delivery: Supply entire ordered quantity by 21 July 2026; extended delivery time allowed with option-based quantity increases as per policy.
• Sample: Submit one sample vehicle and obtain Acknowledgement Certificate on bid submission.
• Documentation: Notarized Undertaking on ₹500 stamp paper; incorporation of all bid terms; upload with technical bid.
• Penalties/Remedies: Contractual remedies, damages, security forfeiture, debarment possible for non-compliance.
• Quantities: Purchaser may vary quantity by up to ±25% during contract; conditions apply to delivery timeline.
• ATC: Additional clauses may govern acceptance and execution timelines; bidders must comply.