North East Frontier Railway Monthly SUV Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender Lumding Assam 2026 - 3000 Km x 364 Hours, Outstation 24x7, EMD ₹11k

Tender Overview

North East Frontier Railway invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services – SUV with a scope of 3000 Km x 364 hours and 24x7 outstation support. Estimated contract value is ₹1,092,591 and EMD ₹11,000. The bidder must ensure service availability in the consignee’s state, maintain dedicated service lines, and comply with salary/wage payment responsibilities for deployed staff. The contract includes a potential 25% variation in quantity or duration at the time of contract issuance and may be adjusted up to 25% post-issuance with consent. The tender emphasizes on-site service capability and post-award performance security options. This procurement targets reliable, round-the-clock urban/rural taxi services with SUV-class vehicles and clear documentation requirements to participate in the bidding process.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle category: SUV-based cab hire for monthly deployment.
• Distance & time scope: 3000 Km and 364 hours per contract period; includes outstation travel.
• Operational hours: 24x7 outstation support; emergency/priority calls to be handled via dedicated toll-free line.
• Payment & payroll: Service provider to pay wages to deployed staff first and claim reimbursement from buyer with statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• Geo/office requirement: Service provider must maintain an office in the consignee’s state; documentary evidence required.
• Experience proofs: Acceptable documentation includes contract copies with invoices, client execution certificates, or third-party notes.
• Bidding contingencies: 25% variation in quantity/duration allowed; lump-sum scope may adjust value by up to 25% with consent.
• PBG/SD options: Performance security via PBG or DD payable at Lumding; additional DD option available.
• Certificates: Ensure submission of all required certificates and documents as per bid, ATC, and corrigenda.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹11,000 required for bid submission.
• Variation clause: 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration; consent required for value changes in lumpsum contracts.
• Office requirement: Local office in the state of the consignee; evidence to be submitted.
• Dedicated support: Bidders must provide a dedicated toll-free service number for support.
• Salary/wage compliance: Vendor must pay staff wages first and claim later with PF/ESIC documentation.
• Past experience proof: Acceptable proofs include contract copies with invoices or execution certificates.
• ATC obligations: Upload all required documents as per bid, ATC, and corrigenda; non-compliance risk rejection.
• Payment terms: Payment against completed deployment with statutory documentation; no advance without compliance.
• Delivery/assignment: 24x7 outstation service with SUV cab availability; adherence to contract period and scope.