Indian Army Tours and Travel Services Tender Darjeeling West Bengal 2026 - Travel, Stay, Ticket Booking & Pickup 1.5M
Bid Publish Date
11-Aug-2026, 7:42 pm
Bid End Date
21-Aug-2026, 8:00 pm
EMD
₹45,000
Value
₹15,00,000
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Tours and Travel Services in DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL (734001). The procurement covers travel arrangements, hotel/stay, ticket booking, and pick-and-drop services, with an estimated value of ₹1,500,000 and an EMD of ₹45,000. Scope emphasizes end-to-end travel management for military personnel in the Darjeeling region, including lodging and intra-city transfers. The contract structure allows quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% per ATC, enabling scope flexibility for lumpsum service contracts. The opportunity targets established travel service providers able to support government requirements in a high-altitude hill station locale.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/Service: Tours and Travel Services including travel bookings, stay arrangements, and airport pickup/drop for Indian Army deployments in Darjeeling.
- Financials: Estimated value ₹1,500,000; EMD ₹45,000; quantity/duration adjustments permitted up to 25% under ATC.
- Location: DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL – 734001. Service coverage includes hotel/resort bookings and transportation.
- Experience/Compliance: Bidder must declare unconditional compliance with all ATC terms, demonstrate financial stability, and execute a confidentiality undertaking with OEM where applicable.
- ATC Provisions: Scope extension up to 25% with consent; no deviations allowed in bids.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Bidding Compliance: Unconditional acceptance of all ATC and terms; no deviations.
- Financial Standing: Not under liquidation or insolvency; notarised undertaking required.
- Documentation: Notified submission of GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and EMD-related documents as part of bid package.
- Confidentiality: Legally binding confidentiality undertaking on bid and post-execution data.
- Delivery & Payment: Delivery timelines aligned to army requirements; payment terms to be confirmed in contract.
- Lot/Quantity Flexibility: 25% variation in contract quantity/duration permitted at contract issuance and upon issue.
Key Specifications
-
- Service category: Tours and Travel Services (travel bookings, hotel/stay, ticketing, pickup/drop)
-
- Estimated contract value: ₹1,500,000
-
- EMD: ₹45,000
-
- Location/coverage: Darjeeling, West Bengal (734001)
-
- ATC variance: 25% increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration
Terms & Conditions
-
Key Term 1: Unconditional compliance with all ATC terms; no deviations accepted.
-
Key Term 2: Notarised undertakings for financial stability and confidentiality.
-
Key Term 3: 25% contract quantity/duration variation permitted at issuance.
Important Clauses
Delivery Terms
Delivery scope includes end-to-end travel management, hotel bookings, and airport pickup/drop; timelines aligned to defence requirements.
Payment Terms
Payment terms to be specified in contract; includes milestones tied to service delivery and acceptance.
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Any LD clauses or performance penalties to be defined in contract per Army procurement norms.
Bidder Eligibility
-
Experience in government travel services or military travel management
-
Financial stability with notarised undertakings
-
Not under liquidation or insolvency proceedings
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
24
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
6
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Tours and Travel Service - Travel and Stay both; Ticket Booking, Pick and Drop, Hotel/Resort Stay; National
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
14
Delivery Details
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Darjeeling
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Darjeeling | Darjeeling | - | - | 24 | - | - |
Authority Records
BID & GeM Expert Consultancy
End-to-end support — bid preparation, GeM registration, document filing & compliance by industry experts.
Free consultation · 24h response
Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9709392.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
OTHER
Other Documents
OTHER
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
1
Required Documents
GST certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates for travel services
Financial statements or solvency documents
EMD submission proof (₹45,000)
Technical bid documents demonstrating compliance
Confidentiality Undertaking (Notarised)
OEM authorization (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about WEST BENGAL tender market
How to bid for the Darjeeling travel services tender in 2026?
Bidders must submit unconditional compliance with ATC terms, provide notarised financial stability, and attach GST, PAN, experience certificates, and EMD ₹45,000. Ensure end-to-end travel, hotel bookings, and pickup/drop services meet the army’s travel management needs in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
What documents are required for Indian Army travel tender submission?
Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for travel services, financial statements, EMD proof of ₹45,000, technical bid documents, and a confidentiality undertaking on notarised paper. OEM authorisations should be included if applicable to demonstrate capability.
What are the key technical specifications for this travel tender?
The contract covers travel bookings, hotel/stay, ticketing, and pickup/drop services in Darjeeling. Estimated value is ₹1,500,000 with EMD ₹45,000. Bids must reflect unconditional compliance with all tender ATC and provide financial stability attestations.
When is the delivery timeline for travel services in this tender?
Delivery aligns with army deployments in Darjeeling, with timelines defined in the contract. Variations up to 25% are allowed under the ATC, enabling schedule flexibility while preserving service continuity for troop movements.
What are the payment terms for the Indian Army travel contract?
Payment terms will be specified in the contract, typically linked to service milestones such as booking confirmations and hotel check-ins, with acceptance criteria defined by the purchasing department.
How does the 25% ATC clause affect bidding for travel services?
The 25% ATC clause allows a bidder or the buyer to adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at contract issuance or during execution, enabling scope flexibility for travel and stay arrangements.
What qualifies as eligibility for the travel services tender in West Bengal?
Eligibility requires unconditional ATC compliance, notarised financial stability, and prior experience in government or military travel management, along with submission of required documents and confidentiality undertakings.
What is the scope of travel services covered in this tender?
Scope includes end-to-end travel management: booking flights or tickets, hotel/resort stays, and pick-and-drop services for Indian Army personnel in Darjeeling, West Bengal, with potential scope adjustments up to 25%.