Tender Overview
Western Railway invites bids for outsourcing of Data Entry Operator cum CMS Operator round the clock at integrated crew lobbies in Ratl am and Ujjain, including management of Walkie-Talkie sets, spare batteries, and detonator handling for Loco Pilots and Train Managers. The service window spans 730 days (2 years) with an estimated contract value around ₹81,96,583.13 and an EMD of ₹1,63,940. The scope encompasses continuous data entry support, CMS operations, and equipment handling at two railway crew lobbies. A 25% bid quantity/duration variation is permitted at contract issue and post-issuance. The procurement is conducted under GeM custom bid terms for railway outsourcing services, with FDR-based EMD submission options and a two-year commitment from award.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Service type: Outsourcing of data entry operator cum CMS operator (round the clock)
- Locations: Integrated Crew Lobby Ratlam & Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Equipment management: Walkie-Talkie (VHF) sets, spare batteries, detonator handling for Loco Pilots/Train Managers; Fog Safe Device (FSD) for Loco Pilot mentioned
- Contract duration: 730 days; potential quantity/duration adjustment up to 25% at bid issue and post-issue
- Eligibility threshold: Completed 1 similar single service contract in last 3 financial years + current year, value ≥ 35% of advertised bid value
- Experience validation: Private individual experience not accepted; public sector/private company/Trust with turnover ≥ ₹500 crore may validate through head office certificate
- EMD/Performance: ₹163,940; EMD can be in the form of fixed deposit receipt (FDR) pledged to Sr.DFM Western Railway Ratlam; bid submission requires scanned FDR proof and hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/open
- Payment/CLP specifics: ATC mentions standard GCC terms; no explicit payment schedule stated in available data
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD requirement: ₹163,940; can be submitted as FDR with pledge language and endorsement on back; delivery of hardcopy within 5 days of bid end date
- Experience criterion: Last 3 financial years and current year: one similar single service contract for at least 35% of advertised bid value; third-party private certifications not accepted for eligibility
- Contract variation: Quantity/duration can adjust up to 25%; bidders must honor revised scope
- Walkie-Talkie & FSD management: Includes handling of VHF sets, spare batteries, detonators and Fog Safe Device; ensure trained staff for Loco Pilot/Train Manager safety
- Delivery/response: Not explicitly defined in data; bidders should seek clarity on deployment schedules and shift coverage for 24x7 operation
- Documentation: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, technical bid compliance; OEM authorizations not indicated for this service
- Duration: Two-year term with potential extensions as per GCC terms; ensure compliance with railway safety and data entry accuracy standards
