South Western Railway Housekeeping Services Tender Bangalore Karnataka 2026 IS Balance 2 Years

Tender Overview

South Western Railway invites bids for housekeeping services at Bengaluru (Karnataka) 560001 including maintenance inside and outside premises and linen washing at KSR Bengaluru City SBC for a period of two years. Estimated value is ₹2,600,944.25 with an EMD of ₹52,020. The contract encompasses cleaning, sanitation, linen management, and related support at the SBC Office campus. The scope is service-oriented, requiring workforce management, adherence to statutory obligations, and timely payroll compliance. The unique aspect is integration with railway facilities and compliance with government procurement norms under the GeM framework. This opportunity targets service providers with established housekeeping capabilities and regional operations in Karnataka.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Housekeeping services for SWR SBC Office premises and linen washing at KSR Bengaluru City SBC
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
• Contract duration: Two years from award
• Estimated value: ₹2,600,944.25; EMD: ₹52,020
• Key deliverables: inside/outside premises cleaning, linen washing, waste management, routine maintenance
• Payment discipline: salaries of contracted staff paid by the service provider first, with claim to be made to the buyer along with statutory documents
• Tender mode: GeM portal with specified terms; Boilerplate qualifications require uploading all pertinent certificates and guaranteeing financial stability and non-liquidation status
• Compliance: adherence to local rules, PF/ESIC, and submission of OEM or authorized service provider credentials if applicable
• Performance securities: options include PBG and/or FD R as acceptable security instruments; original FDR must be delivered to the buyer within 15 days of award
• Delivery expectations: uniform service delivery across both inside and outside campus areas, including linen handling

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹52,020; payment bond per GeM guidelines
• Salary payment responsibility: contractor pays staff salaries first; submits PF/ESIC and bank statements during claims
• Financial health: bidder must confirm non-liquidation and no bankruptcy status
• Security submissions: include FDR or PBG; if FDR used, ensure endorsement on back and provide hard copy within 15 days
• Documentation: upload all required certificates and bid documents as per ATC/Corrigendum; failure leads to rejection
• Contract compliance: adherence to statutory labor laws and railway-specific procurement policies