Southern Railway Cleaning Services Tender Chennai Moore Market Complex Labour Cost 2026

Tender Overview

Southern Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for a comprehensive cleaning contract covering Moore Market Complex and the Moore Market Sub-urban Terminal in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The opportunity encompasses multiple cost schedules: Labour Cost, Service Charge/Profit @ 3.85%, EPF/ESI/Bonus, Consumables, Machineries, and Protective Gears, all inclusive of 18% GST. Estimated contract value is ₹83,13,57,11 with an accompanying EMD ₹5,65,680. The contract scope focuses on integrated cleaning services for busy retail and transit hubs with GST-compliant billing. The buyer has included a flexible quantity/duration clause: quantities or duration may shift up to 25% before award, and post-award adjustments allow up to 25%. This procurement targets reputable service providers capable of managing multi-schedule labor-based cleaning operations in a railway precinct. Unique aspects include a multi-schedule pricing model and GST-compliant cost components across labour, benefits, and materials, tailored to a high-traffic environment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No dedicated specifications published in the BOQ; scope inferred as comprehensive cleaning managed by external contractor.
• Cost schedules included: Labour cost, Service charge, EPF/ESI/Bonus, Consumables, Machineries, Protective Gears — all with 18% GST.
• Estimated value: ₹83,13,57,11; EMD: ₹5,65,680.
• Tender terms permit quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% before award and after award as well.
• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu; site includes Moore Market Complex and Moore Market Sub-urban Terminal.
• Emphasizes service delivery at busy railway commercial nodes requiring robust labour and material management.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹5,65,680; bidders must submit as per T&Cs.
• GST: All schedules billable with 18% GST.
• Delivery/Contract Duration: Flexible within the 25% pre/post award adjustment window.
• Payment Terms: Not specified; bidders should reference standard Railway pay practices.
• Documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM/authorizations if applicable, and technical compliance details.
• Warranty/Penalties: Not specified in data; bidders should seek clarification in tender response.
• Eligibility: Experience in large-scale cleaning contracts for transit/commercial complexes is implied; no explicit years listed.
• BOQ/Items: No BOQ items; six cost schedules form the basis of pricing.