East Central Railway Samastipur Bihar Security Services Tender 33/11 KV Sub-Station Labour & Electrical Works 2025

Tender Overview

East Central Railway, under Indian Railways, seeks bids for comprehensive staffing and electrical service contracts at the Samastipur division, Bihar. Scope includes round-the-clock manning of 33/11 kV and 11 kV sub-stations with two shifts, plus erection, testing, and commissioning of insulators, lightning arresters, termination kits, and related substation works. Estimated value: ₹31,523,035.16; EMD: ₹630,500. Bid includes 1460 labour man-days over 730 days and 8030 labour man-days for power-house operations, across both skilled and unskilled categories. Delivery/installation context involves multiple high-voltage components and site-specific safety compliance; contract quantity may vary up to ±25%. Unique procurement challenges include safety licenses and OEM-grade equipment handling, with FDR/PBG options as per GeM terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service scope includes: staffing for 33/11 kV and 11 kV sub-stations; erection and commissioning of 33 KV/11 KV components; insulators (disc and pin types); heat-shrink termination kits; nonlinear resistors for lightning protection; and associated hardware fittings.
• Key standards referenced: IS 731 (1971) for insulators; IS 3070 Part I (1974) for nonlinear arrestors; IS 731 for equipment fittings; license prerequisites for electrical contractors and supervisors.
• Financials: Estimated value ₹31,523,035.16; EMD ₹630,500; PBG/FDR options allowed; salary payments to staff are vendor-led prior to buyer reimbursement.
• Compliance: personnel must hold valid electrical contractor licenses; registration and experience in similar substation operations; documents must be provided at bid time.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹630,500; permissible formats include Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) or online/other forms per GeM terms; delivery of hard copy FDR within specified days.
• Experience/Eligibility: prior experience in Manning/operation of 33/11 kV or higher voltage sub-stations; valid contractor license and supervisor licenses; avoidance of liquidation or bankruptcy.
• Payment Terms: salaries/wages paid by the service provider upfront; subsequent claim with statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements; monthly/periodic settlements to be clarified with buyer.
• Delivery & Variation: contract quantity/duration may vary up to 25%; changes accepted upon contract issuance.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD proof, technical compliance, OEM authorizations; bid submission must include scanned and hard copies as required.