Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Bus Hiring Service Tender Bangalore Karnataka 2026 - Short Term Local Non-Deluxe Vehicles

Tender Overview

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) invites bids for Bus Hiring Service - Short Term - Local in Bangalore, Karnataka (560001) for multiple local Non Deluxe (NDX) categories. The scope covers hiring of buses in small age bands (9-12, 19-21, 28-30, 49-52) with non-deluxe configurations. The estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the available data, and there is a 50% option clause to adjust contract quantity or duration at the time of award and post-award, enabling scope expansion up to half the original contract. The procurement leverages GeM for eligibility and emphasizes adherence to concessional GST as notified by Government of India. A Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) reservation exists for eligible state-based bidders with online validation via Udyam. Unique attributes include OEM eligibility for MSE benefits and supplier compliance with stated concession terms.

Key differentiators: short-term, local transport for school-related travel; emphasis on local MSE participation and OEM-based eligibility; 50% contract scope flexibility; GST concession eligibility as per Notification 12/2017. This tender targets Karnataka-based service providers with municipal or state-level registration and GeM-sourced documentation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No specifications available in the visible data; the tender relies on local bus hiring for Non Deluxe (NDX) configurations across four age bands.
• Option Clause: up to 50% increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration at award and post-award; lumpsum-based service contracts may allow a 50% scope/ value adjustment with provider consent.
• GST concession: organization qualifies for concessional GST; certificate issued post-award; bidders must account for concessional rate in bid pricing; Notification No. 12/2017 dated 28/06/2017.
• MSE Reservation (State): bid reserved for state-based MSEs with valid Udyam registration; online verification required; OEM must be the manufacturer to avail benefits; resellers are excluded for services.
• Platform: GeM-based submission and evaluation; online validation of bidder credentials and buyer verification required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: amount not disclosed in the provided data; verify on GeM portal during bid submission.
• GST Concession: eligible for concessional GST as per Government of India guidelines; certificate to be issued post-award.
• MSE Reservation: only state-certified MSEs with online Udyam validation and buyer verification can avail benefits; OEM-based eligibility required for the offered service.
• Delivery/Duration: contract quantity/duration adjustable up to 50%; detailed timelines to be clarified at award.
• Documentation: standard GeM submission with GST, Udyam, OEM authorization, service credentials; ensure service capability for short-term local transport.