ICAR-DARE Vehicle Hiring Tender 2019-2025 Sedan SUV Bus Local Outstation 80Km 10Hr 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Department Of Agricultural Research And Education (DARE). Procurement: Vehicle Hiring Services on a per vehicle-day basis for multiple categories (Sedan, Premium Sedan, SUV/MUV, Premium SUV/MUV, and Regular Bus). Scope covers Local, Outstation, Plain and Hilly terrains, with 80Kms × 10Hrs per day and Round Trip; Bus category uses 1200 Km × 180 Hr blocks for local scope. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the provided document. Unique terms include a 50% variation clause on contract quantity/duration, and mandatory service support presence within the consignee state with dedicated toll-free support. The BOQ shows zero items, indicating a framework or scope document rather than a fixed schedule. This tender appears to seek broad capacity to mobilize multiple vehicle classes for DARE activities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle categories: Sedan, Premium Sedan, SUV/MUV, Premium SUV/MUV, and Bus (Regular Basis ND X).
• Service metrics: 80Kms × 10Hrs per vehicle-day for most categories; Round Trip considered in all vehicle categories; Bus uses 1200 Km × 180 Hr blocks.
• Geography: Local plus outstation for some categories; Plain and Hilly terrain coverage as specified.
• Compliance notes: There is no explicit technical specification list; ATC/SOW files exist but are not included in this summary. Service availability requires a local office in the state of the consignee and a dedicated support line for after-sales service.
• Tender nuances: Contract quantity/duration can be increased up to 50% at the time of issue or post-award with consent, and non-substitution provisions apply.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and Estimated Value: Not disclosed in the provided data. Submission requires standard bid certificates and compliance with ATC/Corrigendum as uploaded.
• Subcontracting: Prohibited without prior written consent; liability remains jointly and severally with the main contractor.
• Service presence: An office must exist in the consignee state; dedicated toll-free service is mandatory.
• Security: Performance security by PBG or Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) accepted; FDR must be in name of the bidder and endorsed for release after contract and submission of original document within 15 days of award.