North Eastern Railway Custom Services Tender for Upper Gear Maintenance & Allied Works 2026 GKP/PRYJ

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by North Eastern Railway (Indian Railways) for custom services covering upper gear maintenance of coaches, including carpentry, welding, trimming, painting, plumbing/pipe fitting during maintenance of Vande Bharat Express trains 22549/22550 (GKP <=> PRYJ). The contract value is estimated at ₹31,49,062.50 with an EMD of ₹3,07,460. The scope also includes misc charges for tools, consumables, PPEs, uniform provisioning for all workmen at a rate of 5% of manpower cost. The project follows GCC 2018 with amendments and is governed by Indian Railways terms. The buyer allows up to 25% variation in contract quantity or duration at issue and post-award, with acceptances binding on bidders. Participation implies alignment with procurement norms of NE Railway and Rajasthan/Lucknow-based EMD submission options.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal BOQ items available; emphasis on service-style maintenance and related support.
• Key deliverables include interior maintenance/refurbishment/upgradation for railway coaches associated with Vande Bharat Express.
• EMD options include: Demand Draft (DD) payable to PFA/NER/GKP, Banker’s Cheque, or Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) in the bidder’s name, all payable at Lucknow. Proof of DD/FDR/BC must accompany bid; hard copies to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Minimum eligibility requires at least one similar contract in the last three financial years for a value of at least 35% of the advertised bid value; scope includes interior maintenance for railway coaches or comparable large facilities.
• All terms align with GCC 2018 and its latest corrigenda up to tender invitation.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD submission options: DD/FDR/BC payable at Lucknow, with scanned proof uploaded and hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Quantity/duration variation up to 25% allowed before contract issuance and after, per Buyer ATC.
• Latest GCC amendments applicable; download from Indian Railways portal; ex post facto applicability limited to revisions issued up to tender invitation.
• Eligibility requires: three-year window of comparable interior maintenance contracts; minimum 35% of bid value in one single contract; OEM/authorizations as applicable; adherence to GCC 2018 terms.
• Payment terms and penalties, if any, align to standard Rail GCC provisions; details provided in ATC and Special Conditions.