Tender Overview
This procurement by the Karnataka Postal Circle Department Of Posts seeks a Goods Transport Service – Per KM Based contract for valuable goods requiring high security, specifically Closed Body LCV Trucks (10 FT). Estimated value is ₹1,900,000. The contract allows a 25% flex on quantity or duration at issuance and post-issuance. The service provider must have an office in the consignee's state, along with a dedicated toll-free support line and a GPS-enabled vehicle fleet for real-time tracking. The BOQ reveals no line-item quantities, indicating a consolidated scope. Unique differentiators include required GPS fleet tracking and a structured escalation matrix for service support, with a placeholder SOW file attached for detailed scope.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Vehicle type: Closed Body LCV Truck, 10 FT length specification
- GPS facility: mandatory real-time location tracking on all transport vehicles
- Service support: dedicated/toll-free telephone line for bidder/OEM support
- Escalation matrix: verifiable escalation contacts for service issues
- Location requirement: service provider office in the state of the consignee
- SOW attachment: access via file attachment for precise work scope
- Contract flexibility: up to 25% quantity or duration adjustment at contract issue or post-issuance
- Delivery/operations: per-KM pricing model with high-security handling for valuable goods
- Documentation: terms indicate standard compliance documents to be submitted with bid
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/ security: amount not listed; bidders must verify GTE/ security terms in tender terms
- SLA conditions: GPS-enabled fleet and dedicated support with escalation matrix
- Delivery timeline: not specified; terms require delivery under per-KM basis with GPS traceability
- Office location: mandatory presence within consignee state
- SOW & attachments: file-based scope of work to be reviewed prior to submission
- 30-day compliance window: verify if any interim payment terms or milestones exist
- Contract amendments: 25% up/down adjustment allowed at issue or post-issuance
- Penalties: penalties or LD not specified; confirm in final terms with contract award