Western Coalfields Limited School Bus Hiring Tender Chandrapur Maharashtra 2026 46-49 seater + 1 seater 12 Hrs

Tender Overview

Western Coalfields Limited invites bids for 2 school bus hires (46-49 seater plus 1 seater) on a 12-hour basis with 1 driver and 1 conductor, including intermittent rest breaks. Estimated value is ₹7,335,237 with an EMD of ₹45,900. Location: Chandrapur, Maharashtra 441205. Duration extends across up to 520 days for two academic sessions, with provision for 50% quantity/duration adjustment per ATC. Bid scope covers wages, maintenance, and driver/vendor compliance. Unique clause: preference to WCL land assets; diesel cost reimbursed monthly; rates inclusive of incidental charges.

This tender targets suppliers capable of meeting RTO norms, authorized drivers, and compliant with government wage and PF requirements. The procurement emphasizes clear documentation, adherence to ATC conditions, and performance-based evaluation per job value. Information completeness and legible certificates are mandatory for bid acceptance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications present; scope remains: hiring two 46-49 seater school buses and one additional 1-seater, 12 hours/day.
• Vehicles must have authorized license holders per RTO norms; parked per controlling officer instructions.
• Diesel costs reimbursed monthly; bidder must include wages, PF (13% on basic + DA), and EMD/PBG as applicable; wages reflect Govt. minimums with PF @ 13% and @ 8.33% on basic per rules.
• Hired buses must be maintained to service standards; vocational training/medical charges for drivers borne by bidder.
• Preference to Chandrapur-area landowners; rates quoted separately per job; evaluation by lowest bid per job value.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹45,900; must be submitted as per DD or online and accompanied by scanned proof; hard copy to Buyer within 5 days post bid end.
• Duration: up to 50% expansion allowed; contract quantity/duration adjustable with consent.
• Payment: wages, PF, and statutory contributions included; diesel cost reimbursed monthly; other incidental charges borne by bidder.
• Documentation: ensure upload of all required certificates; conditional offers rejected; clear, legible documents mandatory.
• Delivery/Parking: vehicles parked as per controlling officer directions; drivers licensed per norms.
• Vendor Preference: landowners near WCL Chandrapur favored.
• Penalty/Extension: extension against same vehicle may be deducted/adjusted in new contract.