Education Secretariat Department Of Higher Education Central Delhi Vehicle Hiring Tender 2026 - IS 550/EV/SEDAN Fleet Procurement

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Education Secretariat under the Department Of Higher Education, located in Central Delhi, Delhi 110002. The procurement covers the hiring of commercial premium sedans, MUVs, SUVs, buses, and tempo travelers or equivalent electric vehicles for use in the Ministry of Education. Estimated value is ₹16,000,000 with an EMD of ₹320,000. There are no BOQ items available, signaling a service-based fleet contract with potential quantity flex and scope adjustments. The contract emphasizes service support infrastructure, including a dedicated toll-free number and an escalation matrix. A key differentiator is the flexible quantity/duration clause allowing up to 25% variation in contract scope during award and execution.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle categories: premium sedans, MUVs/ SUVs, buses, tempo travelers, or their electric equivalents.
• Estimated value: ₹16,000,000; EMD: ₹320,000.
• Service commitments: dedicated toll-free support; escalation matrix for service issues.
• Documentation: bidders must upload all required certificates; submission includes compliance with ATC/Corrigendum terms.
• Payment security: performance security via PBG; alternative Demand Draft (DD) acceptable; DD payable to PAO; must be delivered within 15 days of award.
• Quantity variation: up to 25% increase/decrease post-award.
• Location and scope indicate centralized Delhi-based deployment for Education Ministry needs.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹320,000; payment/guarantee mechanisms include DD or PBG as prescribed.
• Documentation: ensure submission of all certificates/docs as per the bid document/ATC; non-submission risks rejection.
• Support: dedicated service line, escalation framework, and OEM/bi-directional support readiness.
• Compliance: adherence to GeM ATC terms; timely delivery and post-award performance assurance are implied.