Central Railway Pune AC Deluxe Bus Hiring Tender 2026 - 16-18 Seaters Local & Outstation, 80+300 Units

Tender Overview

The Central Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for AC Deluxe bus hiring in Pune, Maharashtra for both local (16-18 seater, ACX) and outstation operations. The procurement covers 80 local AC Deluxe buses and 300 outstation AC Deluxe buses, with an estimated value of ₹4,736,700 and an EMD of ₹94,800. The contract allows up to ±25% variation in quantity or duration at issue and post-award, with bidders delivering per schedule. This short-term mobility solution supports rail passenger services with enhanced comfort and reliability, targeting consistent vehicle availability and timely maintenance. The tender emphasizes compliance with GeM terms and secure EMD submission through multiple instruments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category/Scope: Bus Hiring Service - Short Term - Local (16-18 seats, AC Deluxe ACX); Bus Hiring Service - Short Term - Outstation (16-18 seats, AC Deluxe ACX)
• Quantity/Scale: 80 local buses + 300 outstation buses; total indicative demand across two operation modes
• Value & EMD: Estimated value ₹4,736,700; EMD ₹94,800; payment/guarantee options per buyer terms
• Delivery & Flexibility: option to adjust quantity/duration up to 25%, with post-award acceptance required
• Compliance: EMD/PBG options via DD, BD, or FDR as per Central Railway terms; submission must include scanned proofs and hard copies within timelines
• Standards/Branding: no explicit technical specs listed; bidders should reflect AC Deluxe features and reliable service capability
• Performance & Support: post-award compliance with service delivery and vehicle availability; warranty/AMC terms to be confirmed in contract
• OEM/Brand: no specific brand mandated; focus on ACX 16-18 seat configuration and modern amenities

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹94,800; payment options include DD/Bank Draft, FDR, or Banker’s Cheque payable at Pune; scanned proof required with bid, hard copy within 5 days of bid end/opening
• Performance Security: Post-award, can substitute PBG with DD or FDR; delivery of original document within 15 days of award
• Quantity Variation Clause: contract quantity/duration may vary by up to 25% at issue and post-award; bidder acceptance required
• Submission/docs: submit EMD proof, scanned documents, and ensure hard copies reach Buyer within stated window; comply with GeM GTC guidelines
• Eligibility Criteria: no explicit years of experience stated; bidders should demonstrate capacity for AC bus fleet management and timely deployment
• Penalties/Contracts: standard GeM terms apply; specific LD/penalties and warranty details to be defined in contract