Bid Publish Date
09-Aug-2026, 5:24 pm
Bid End Date
31-Aug-2026, 8:00 pm
EMD
₹1,39,190
Value
₹69,59,040
Location
Progress
The Southern Railway department of Indian Railways invites bids for a MONTHLY BASIS SUV cab hiring service to operate in TIRUVALLUR, TAMIL NADU 600019. The contract covers LOCAL 24x7 passenger transport with two specified usage profiles: 3600 Km x 720 Hours and 6000 Km x 720 Hours, under an estimated value of ₹6,959,040.00 and an EMD of ₹139,190. An office must exist in Tamil Nadu or Puducherry with GST or UDYAM registration. The award hinges on past performance in similar government transport services and the bidder’s financial stability. A 50% quantity/duration flex clause is offered, with scope for revision subject to contract terms. The requirement for two drivers daily and round-the-clock availability is explicit, signaling continuous service expectations.
Two-driver requirement for 24x7 operation
Monthly basis SUV cab hiring with local movement
Distance/Hours profile: 3600 Km x 720 Hours or 6000 Km x 720 Hours
Office in Tamil Nadu or Puducherry with GST/UDYAM proof
Past completion of similar services in government/PSUs within last 3 years
Minimum average turnover for last 3 years as per bid document
Bidder to upload financial and experience certificates
50% quantity/duration flex clause available
EMD ₹139,190; bid to include complete EMD submission
Office verification in TN or Puducherry with GST/UDYAM
Past experience thresholds: 3x40% or 2x50% or 1x80% of estimated cost
Not specified in data; bidders should expect standard Railway terms; document and confirm in bid
24x7 service with two drivers daily; duration and quantity may be adjusted up to 50%
Not detailed; apply standard penalties as per Southern Railway procurement norms; specify in BID
Office located in Tamil Nadu or Puducherry with GST/UDYAM
Past experience: 3x40%/2x50%/1x80% of estimated cost in last 3 years
Minimum average turnover as per bid document (2023-24 to 2025-26)
Quantity
3
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
65 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
35
Experience Required
1 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services - SUV; 3600 Km X 720 Hours; Local 24*7 , Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services - SUV; 6000 Km X 720 Hours; Local 24*7
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Chennai
Delivery Pincodes
600003
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satheesh Kumar V | 600003,CHIEF CREW CONTROLLER/ MAS PLATFORM NO 1 END NEAR PARCEL OFFICE SOUTHERN RAILWAY PARK TOWN CHENNAI 600003 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 600003 | 1 | - | Duration in Months for which service is required : 24 |
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Main Document
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ATC
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GST registration certificate or UDYAM registration (for Tamil Nadu or Puducherry office verification)
Bidder financial standing undertaking (not to be under liquidation or bankruptcy)
Past experience certificates for similar government/PSU transport services in last 3 years
Audited financial statements or CA/Cost Accountant certificate for turnover (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)
Detailed list of deployed drivers and roster plans for 24x7 operations
Technical bid documents, OEM authorizations (if applicable)
Any other certificates requested in ATC/Corrigendum
Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market
Bidders must meet eligibility: TN/Puducherry office with GST/UDYAM, provide turnover certificates for 2023-24 to 2025-26, and demonstrate three-year experience in government transport services. Submit EMD ₹139,190 with bid and upload past performance records plus driver rosters for 24x7 operation. Ensure adherence to 50% contract quantity/duration flex and two drivers per day.
Required documents include GST or UDYAM registration, financial statements (audited or CA certificate) for 2023-24 to 2025-26, experience certificates for similar government transport services, EMD ₹139,190, and bid undertakings on financial standing; also pedigree of two drivers per day roster and office proof in TN or Puducherry.
Technical scope comprises monthly SUV cab hiring with two usage profiles: 3600 Km x 720 Hours or 6000 Km x 720 Hours; local operation in Tiruvallur; two drivers daily; service continuity; no fixed OEM requirements in data but ensure compliant documentation and roster planning.
The required EMD is ₹139,190; submission must accompany the bid along with GST/UDYAM proof and turnover/experience certificates; the EMD ensures bid seriousness and eligibility for evaluation.
Delivery is continuous, 24x7 per day; bidders must provide two drivers daily and maintain availability for all calendar days while meeting hours and distance targets of 720 hours per month across the chosen Km profile.
Bidders must show last three-year average turnover as per bid document (2023-24 to 2025-26) and complete at least the threshold of three similar services totaling 40% of estimated cost, or two services totaling 50%, or one service totaling 80% of estimated cost.
Penalties are not detailed in the provided data; bidders should prepare for standard railway LDs or performance bonds per procurement norms and confirm during bid submission.
The contract offers a 50% flex clause on quantity or duration at issue and post-issuance; bidders must accept revised scope with consent and incorporate this into rosters and price calculations.