Indian Army Bus Hiring Service Tender Department Of Military Affairs Local & Outstation Non Deluxe 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for Bus Hiring Service on a short-term basis, covering both Local and Outstation mobility with Non Deluxe (NDX), non-AC buses. The framework requires bids with EMD ₹82,541 and allows a 50% scope variation in quantity or duration at contract award, subject to seller consent. The procurement emphasizes service reliability and compliance with MoD risk & expense provisions, including failure to supply giving the Government rights to arrange alternate transport at the seller’s risk. The tender explicitly notes no BOQ items and specifies an outer appearance requirement that aligns with standard government buses. Bids must consider multiple capacity bands and routes as shown in the listing (22-24 and 40-42 passenger ranges) with both Local and Outstation categories. Location details are not disclosed in the snippet, but this procurement is part of MoD transport services. The emphasis on offline execution and risk-sharing clauses differentiates this contract from standard commercial bus hire.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle type: Buses (Non AC), outer appearance aligned to standard government transport
• Capacity bands: 22-24 and 40-42 passenger ranges for Local and Outstation contracts
• Category: Non Deluxe (NDX), Local and Outstation services, short-term window for 2022-2024
• EMD: ₹82,541 required, deposit to be made before opening of financial bid evaluation documents
• Clause framework: 50% variation in contract quantity or duration at issue/after award; consent required for lump-sum scope changes
• Delivery/fulfillment risk: Government may hire from alternative sources at seller’s risk and expense if obligations fail; payments and penalties as per MoD terms
• Bidding mode: Offline risk & expense clause acknowledged; no BOQ items present in the tender

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹82,541 to be deposited prior to financial bid opening; ink-signed copy required
• Bid acceptance: Failure to upload certificates/documents may lead to rejection per ATC/Corrigendum
• Contract variation: Up to 50% increase/decrease in quantity or duration with consent
• Documentation: Compliance with bid terms; GST/PAN and experience certificates may be requested per T&C
• Risk & Expense: Vehicles sourced from other sources at seller risk if requirements aren’t met; penalties and recourse as per MoD rules
• Mode: Offline execution for this MoD vehicle hiring contract