Indian Army Bus Hiring Tender Jalpaiguri West Bengal 2025 - 40-42 Seater NDx Non-Deluxe, 50% VARIATION, EMD ₹115887

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for Bus Hiring Service – Short Term, Outstation in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (734006), covering Binnaguri Cantt to 158 BH & Bagdogra Airport and back (one trip per day) for non-deluxe buses in the 40-42 seat range. Estimated contract value is ₹2,317,750 with an EMD of ₹115,887. The scope is outstation transportation with a daily round trip, tailored to military logistics, and the contract allows a quantity/duration adjustment up to 50%. Vendor must maintain an on-site service office within the consignee state and provide dedicated service support. The tender emphasizes liability, subcontracting controls, and post-award compliance.

• Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs)
• Location: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal; 734006
• Category: Bus Hiring Service – Short Term – Outstation; 40-42 seat, Non-Deluxe (NDX)
• Route/Scope: Binnaguri Cantt to 158 BH & Bagdogra Airport & Back; one trip per day
• Financials: Estimated value ₹2,317,750; EMD ₹115,887
• Key differentiator: strict in-state service office presence and dedicated support lines; 50% variation window

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications provided in the tender data; however, critical context can be inferred:
• Vehicle category: 40-42 seater, Non-Deluxe (NDX), likely standard passenger bus
• Route coverage: Binnaguri Cantt to Bagdogra Airport and return; daily trip constraint
• Compliance expectations: bidder to upload the required certificates/documents; availability of service office in the state; dedicated service support line
• Financial/Contract flex: 50% variation in quantity or duration during bidding and after contract award
• Eligibility indicators: demonstrate financial standing, prior experience via contract/invoice proof, and ability to supply within the specified route
• Documentation: EMD submission, GST/PAN, past experience proofs, and AO/OEM authorizations as applicable
• Standards/quality: no explicit ISO/IS standards specified in data; bidders should prepare to meet buyer-specified terms and service levels

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹115,887; must be paid to ensure bid validity
• Experience proof: contract copies with invoices or client execution certificates acceptable; demonstrate past transportation or bus-hiring engagements
• Delivery/supply: route-based daily trips; office presence in the consignee state; dedicated service helpline
• Sub-contracting: no unauthorized sub-contracting; assign/contract requires buyer consent; joint liability remains with bidder
• Variation: quantity/duration can be increased/decreased by up to 50%; acceptance by bidder is mandatory
• Documentation: upload all required certificates/documents; missing certificates may lead to rejection
• Payment terms: not specified in data; bidders should be prepared for standard government terms and post-delivery payment processes
• Warranty/after-sales: dedicated service support implied; specific warranty terms not detailed in the data