Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Bus Hiring Tender Vadodara Gujarat AC Deluxe ACX 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (Railways Autonomous) in Vadodara, Gujarat invites bids for Bus Hiring Service – Short Term – Outstation. Scope covers AC Deluxe (ACX) buses with seating capacity > 52 seats and a total indicative quantity of 300. EMD is ₹77,500. Bidders must adhere to supplier responsibilities including salary payments to deployed staff and compliance with financial/contractual norms. The contract allows up to 25% scope/duration adjustment prior to award and post-award with consent. Unique terms require submission of specific certificates and hardcopy EMD/FD security as prescribed. The procurement aims to support campus mobility with outstation services in a short-term framework, leveraging the institution’s standard for reliability and safety. This tender emphasizes financial discipline, anti-liability clauses, and clear risk transfer to the service provider.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Short-term outstation bus hiring with AC Deluxe (ACX) configuration.
• Capacity/Quantity: >52-seat buses; total indicative quantity: 300.
• Location: Vadodara, Gujarat.
• EMD: ₹77,500.
• Contract flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration (pre-issuance and post-award with consent).
• Payment/Payroll: Service provider to pay staff salaries first; subsequent reimbursement from buyer with statutory documents.
• Security: EMD/PBG options; FDR acceptable as security and to be submitted with bid; original FDR to be delivered within 15 days of award.
• Documentation: Upload required certificates and avoid rejection for missing documentation; ensure hard copies as requested.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹77,500 via DD or online; submit proof with bid; hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by service provider first; claims filed with buyer along with PF/ESIC and bank statements.
• Sub-contracting/Assignment: Prior written consent required; liability remains with seller and assignee.
• Performance security: PBG or FDR; FDR must be in the name of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Vadodara; deliver original FDR within 15 days of award.
• Pre-requisites: Bidder must upload all certificates/documents as per bid ATC/corrigendum; non-submission may lead to rejection.
• ATC/Addl Terms: Compliance with all buyer-added terms; no special BOQ items available.