National Education Society For Tribal Students Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender 2026 Maharashtra: IS 550 Compliant 4-Passenger Vehicles, 2-Year Term

Tender Overview

National Education Society For Tribal Students invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services (Hatchback; 4-seat capacity) to operate 24x7. Estimated value: ₹875,000 with an EMD of ₹35,000. Location unspecified; scope covers EMRS schools under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Contract term: minimum 2 years, extendable to 5 years based on performance. Key differentiators include fuel inclusion up to 1200 kilometers per month, driver remuneration included, and overall price quoted as inclusive of all taxes. This requires latest-model vehicles (not older than 2 years) and drivers with valid licenses and police verification. A strong emphasis on compliance with GFR procedures, insurance, taxi permit, and statutory labor laws is evident. Unique ATCs mandate 24x7 availability and 4-passenger capacity suitable for sick-child transport, with inter-district movement justified by the Principal. The contract allows a 25% variation in quantity or duration during issuance and post-issuance, ensuring flexible deployment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Monthly basis cab & taxi hiring; Vehicle type: Hatchback; Passenger capacity: up to 4 persons; Model age: not more than 2 years; Operations: 24x7 availability with driver supplied; Fuel coverage: included up to 1,200 km/month; Additional charges: ₹12 per km beyond monthly limit; Location: EMRS premises; Insurance & permits: valid taxi permit and comprehensive vehicle insurance for entire period; Billing: rates include all taxes; Documentation: Bank account, PAN, GST, undertaking of non-blacklisted status; Compliance: must follow latest GFR, Labour laws; Driver requirements: valid license and police verification; Logbook: maintained for excess usage; Payment terms: per month inclusive of driver remuneration and fuel, with extra charges on excess usage; Contract duration: 2 years minimum, extendable to 5 years on performance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹35,000; submission as per tender rules; Acceptance window for revised quantities/duration up to 25%; Payment terms aligned with Government procurement guidelines; Delivery/availability: 24x7 service; Banking/Tax: provide PAN, GST; Blacklisting: bidder must certify not blacklisted; Inter-district justification by Principal; Bond/Guarantees: as per ATC; Vehicle standards: latest model, within 2 years; Logbook and verification by Accountant/Principal; Liabilities: vehicle-related costs borne by the travel agency; Liability: all statutory obligations remain with vendor; Authority: EMRSs to oversee adherence to ATC; Contract scope: driver remuneration included in monthly rate; Parked at EMRS premises at owner's risk.