Western Railway Smart Card Operated Ticket Vending Machine (ATVM) V2 Tender 2026 Mumbai

Tender Overview

The Western Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for the Smart Card Operated Ticket Vending Machine (ATVM) V2 under a 2026 procurement. Estimated contract value is not disclosed; however an EMD of ₹375,480 is required. The tender allows quantity variation up to 25% of bid quantity at contract award and during the contract term at the same contracted rates. Bid submission requires compliance with GeM terms, and delivery timelines hinge on the original delivery order with adjustments for extended periods. The ATVM V2 project targets modernizing ticketing via self-serve machines across Western Railway zones.

• Organization: Western Railway (Indian Railways)
• Product: Smart Card Operated Ticket Vending Machine (ATVM) V2
• Location: Western Railway jurisdiction (Mumbai region)
• EMD: ₹375,480; option to submit via DD or PBG as per GeM terms
• Key differentiator: option-based quantity adjustments up to 25% and alternative security deposits (DD, FDR, or online PBG)
• Unique aspect: eligibility based on prior execution of at least 20% of tendered quantity in a single order across Indian Railways

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name and scope: Smart Card Operated Ticket Vending Machine (ATVM) V2
• Estimated value and quantities: not disclosed; EMD amount explicitly stated as ₹375,480
• Security/EMD options:
  • Demand Draft (DD) in favor of PFA/WR, payable at PFA/WR
  • Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) pledged in the name of PFA/WR A/C; scanned copy required with bid and hard copy within 15 days of award
  • DD/EMD submission to be uploaded with bid; hard copy to Buyer within 5–15 days depending on clause
• Delivery terms: delivery period linked to the last date of original delivery order; extended delivery period applies with proportionate time calculation and minimum 30 days
• Eligibility clause: bidders must have successfully executed minimum 20% of tendered quantity of the same item (ATVM supply/installation/commissioning) in any Indian Railways division/zone under a single order
• Documentation: follow GeM GTC, submit relevant EMD/ security documents, and provide proof of prior ATVM experience
• Compliance expectations: bidders must be capable of supply, installation, and commissioning of ATVM systems in bulk and within staggered delivery windows

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance security options:
  • Submit ₹375,480 via DD or provide PBG per GeM terms; upload scanned copy with bid and deliver hard copy within specified days
  • Alternatively, provide FDR in seller’s name with withdrawal terms endorsed on the back and supply hard copy within 15 days of award
• Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract rates; additional time calculated as (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Delivery & acceptance: delivery timeline aligned to the last delivery order; extended period adjustments apply when option clause exercised
• Eligibility criteria: bidders must have previously delivered at least 20% of tendered quantity of ATVMs in any Indian Railways division/zone per single contract
• Payment terms: terms aligned to GeM, with potential payment through MBAs and supporting documents; exact terms to be confirmed in award documentation
• Warranty/maintenance: not explicitly stated in data; bidders should assume standard ATVM warranties and post-warranty service as per Railways practice
• Documentation: ensure GST registration, PAN, prior project experience certificates, financials, technical compliance certificates, OEM authorizations, and security deposits as per terms