Northern Railway Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender 1200 km x 208 hours 24x7 Outstation 2026

Tender Overview

Northern Railway invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services (MUV) with a scope of 1200 km x 208 hours and Outstation 24x7 coverage. Estimated value is ₹1,639,164 and the EMD is ₹32,800. The contract includes 25% quantity/duration flex, and bidders must comply with statutory payroll obligations. The procurement emphasizes service continuity and adherence to transfer/sub-contracting restrictions. This tender targets providers capable of sustained, around-the-clock passenger transportation for rail operations, with clear liability in performance and compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services (MUV)
• Usage variant: 1200 km per month and 208 hours, with outstation support
• Coverage: 24x7 outstation availability
• Estimated value: ₹1,639,164; EMD: ₹32,800
• Price variation: up to 25% increase/decrease allowed at issue and post-issuance with consent
• Compliance: service provider must upload relevant certificates; payroll with PF/ESIC; no assignment or sub-contracting without written consent
• Payment terms for salaries: provider pays staff first; claims from buyer with statutory documents
• EMD submission options: DD in favor of Sr. DFM FZR or Fixed Deposit Receipt pledged to Sr. DFM/FZR
• Delivery/activation: hardcopy EMD to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/Open date

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: ₹32,800 (DD or eligible EMD options)
• Contract flexibility: ±25% variation in quantity or duration
• Sub-contracting: requires buyer consent; ultimate liability remains with the original seller
• Payroll compliance: salaries must be paid by the service provider with PF/ESIC documentation
• Document requirements: upload all certificates and documents specified in bid/ATC/Corrigendum
• Financial standing clause: bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking