Western Railway Goods Transportation Service Tender Vadodara Gujarat - Open Body LCV Truck Monthly Contract 2026

Tender Overview

Western Railway invites bids for a monthly Goods Transportation service using Open Body LCV trucks outside the state, based in Vadodara, Gujarat. Estimated contract value is ₹2,725,668 with an EMD of ₹54,514. The procurement targets transport of construction material, machinery and railway equipment. The scope permits up to 25% variation in quantity or contract duration at tender issue and again at award, for lumpsum-type service contracts, with mutual consent. An on-file service provider office must exist in the consignee’s state, supported by documentary evidence. A dedicated toll-free service line and an escalation matrix are required. Bidders must upload all certificates and documents specified in the tender and any corrigenda; non-compliance risks rejection. EMD can be submitted as DD payable at Vadodara or as FD/R; hard copies must reach within 5 days of bid end/opening. Successful bidders may supply a DD as Performance Security or provide an equivalent PBG; FDRs are also acceptable with specific endorsement and delivery timelines. This tender emphasizes clear service support channels, compliance, and post-award security arrangements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Goods Transportation service; Mode: Open Body LCV Truck; Route: Outside state; Material types: Construction material, machinery & equipment, railway material.
• Estimated Value: ₹2,725,668; EMD: ₹54,514.
• Contract flexibility: 25% up/down quantity or duration adjustments; requires consent for scope increase in lumpsum contracts.
• Service provider requirements: Office in the state of consignee; dedicated service helpline; escalation matrix; documentary proof with bid.
• EMD/PBG options: DD or FD/R accepted; hard copy to buyer within 5 days; post-award, DD/PBG or FDR with endorsements acceptable; delivery timelines to be honored.
• Documentation: Certificates and documents specified in Bid document, ATC and Corrigendum; ensure submission of all mandated proofs.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details: ₹54,514; payment options include DD payable at Vadodara or FD/R; hard copies due within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Payment terms: (Not explicitly specified beyond bid terms); successful bidder may provide DD as security or PBG; post-award timelines apply.
• Contract adjustments: 25% variation in quantity or duration permitted at contract issue or award.
• Office requirement: Service provider must maintain an office in the consignee state with evidence.
• Support & compliance: Dedicated toll-free line and escalation matrix required; non-submission of certificates risks rejection.
• Submission: Upload all required certificates and documents per ATC/Corrigendum; ensure hard copies reach within 5 days.