Northern Coalfields Limited Monthly Cab Hiring Tender Sidhi Madhya Pradesh 3-Year Vehicle Age Limit 2026

Tender Overview

Northern Coalfields Limited invites bids for a Monthly Basis Cab and Taxi Hiring Service in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh (486661) for light vehicles such as SUVs and Boleros. Estimated value is ₹616,809.6 with an EMD of ₹7,800. Vehicles must be light category and not exceed 3 years old from first RTO registration at bid submission. Driver requirements include minimum 5 years experience, VTC training, and deployment of trained drivers. The contract includes comprehensive ATC terms on fleet safety, GPS access, CCTV, seat belts, and SOP-driven operations. The scope emphasizes on-duty driver coverage (12 hours = 1 driver; 24 hours = 2 drivers) and annual vehicle fitness checks. The tender uses clause-based quantity/duration adjustments up to 25%. This procurement is executed under the Coal India Limited framework through GEM portal guidelines.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Vehicle category: Light vehicles (Cars/Jeeps/Utility Vans) or equivalent; SUV/Bolero or equivalent
• Age limit: not more than 3 years from date of first RTO registration at bid submission
• Driver requirements: minimum 5 years experience; drivers and khalasis to be VTC trained; refresher training after every year
• Safety & compliance: Seat belts for all seats; GPS installed with access for Officer-In-Charge; CCTV in vehicles; Speed governors installed; vehicle body to conform with Automotive Industry Standards; gas/oil reimbursement based on actuals; toll/entry/parking as per documentary evidence
• Operational norms: SOP to be displayed in buses; authorisation by mine managers; minimum fleet discipline to avoid overcrowding; periodic fitness checks every 3 months; 12/24-hour driver coverage with required authorisations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹7,800 (as per tender)
• Experience/Turnover: drivers with ≥5 years experience; vehicles must be within age limits; annual performance criteria not explicitly stated beyond above
• Delivery/Service Start: not specified in data; SOP-driven deployment per tender authority
• Payment terms: not explicitly specified beyond EMD; GST handling per prevailing rules
• Documents required: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, technical bid documents, EMD paperwork, and driver/trainings certificates
• Penalty/Contract flexibility: quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% at issue and post-issuance; termination warnings after multiple breaches