South Central Railway Manning of OHE Depots Tender Vijayawada Division Andhra Pradesh 2026 ISI/AAA compliant? 2-year Labour Outsourcing

Tender Overview

South Central Railway invites bids for outsourcing the manning of 15 OHE depots (3 depots in B area: NLR, KCC, BZA; 12 depots in C area: GDR, KVZ, OGL, BPP, VAT, TDD, RJY, SLO, TUNI, AKP, BVRM, GDV) for a period of two years. The scope covers 3 shifts per day, across 365 days per year, with distinct BOQ lines for Schedule-A Labour. The estimated project value is ₹27,130,367.58 and the EMD is ₹285,660. Location: GUNTUR, ANDHRA PRADESH (though depots served are within Vijayawada division). Key differentiators include structured shift-based manpower deployment and alignment with rail maintenance operations. This tender includes Schedule-B (EPF incl GST), Schedule-C (ESI incl GST), and Schedule-D (BONUS excl GST). Unique ATC clauses allow up to 25% variation in quantity or duration pre/post contract.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Work: Outsourcing for Manning of 15 OHE depots in Vijayawada division for 2 years.
• Schedule-A Labour Portion details:
  • 3 OHE depots in B area: 3650 man-days per year × 2 years × 3 depots × 3 shifts = 6,570 man-days; rate ₹674.00 per man-day; subtotal ₹4,428,180.00.
  • 12 OHE depots in C area: 3650 man-days per year × 2 years × 12 depots × 3 shifts = 26,280 man-days; rate ₹541.00 per man-day; subtotal ₹14,217,480.00.
• Sub-total Schedule-A Labour: ₹18,645,660.00. EMD: ₹285,660. Estimated value: ₹27.13 Cr. Deliverables and performance terms align with GeM ATC; no explicit technical equipment specs provided beyond manpower deployment expectations.
• Compliance elements reference EPF/ESI schedules and BONUS exclusions; bidders should align with the standard FAR/railway outsourcing norms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹285,660; online RTGS/IBAN payment to SBIN Secunderabad; provide proof of transfer with bid(s).
• Performance security: PBG or Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) in the bidder’s name; if FDR used, release on demand with pledge endorsement; deliver original FDR within 15 days of award.
• Quantity/duration variation: up to 25% pre/post contract; bidder must accept revised terms.
• ATC provisions require GST, EPC/ESI compliance under Schedule-B/C; no explicit brand requirement; 3-shift model and depot-wise staffing standards implied. Bidder must ensure manpower capability for sustained two-year operation.