Northern Coalfields Limited Monthly Cab and Taxi Hiring Service Tender 2026 - SUV/Bolero Vehicle Age Limit & EMD ₹22,800

Tender Overview

Northern Coalfields Limited (Coal India Limited) invites bids for a monthly basis cab and taxi hiring service without fuel, using SUV/BOLERO or equivalent vehicles. The contract covers a fleet that must be deployed under a strict age rule—vehicles not exceeding the date of their first RTO registration by bid end. Estimated contract value is ₹3,587,232.12 with an EMD ₹22,800. The tender appears to target a scalable, cost-effective transport solution for ongoing employee mobility; the exact location is not disclosed, but the scope is vehicle provisioning and service delivery rather than fuel management. Unique aspects include a 50% flexibility clause on quantity/duration and mandatory wage payment alignment by the service provider, with NIT/GEM ATC references guiding submission.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Monthly basis cab and taxi hiring service (without fuel) for government-backed transport needs
• Vehicle category: SUV; BOLERO or equivalent; age cap: not more than three years old from first RTO registration on bid submission date
• Quantity and scope: represented via BOQ (no items listed); base contract value: ₹3,587,232.12; EMD: ₹22,800
• Standards/Compliance: no explicit specifications provided; bidders should refer to atc/NIT documents for mandatory PAN, GST, and bank mandate requirements; payment terms imply payroll handling by the service provider
• Delivery/Deployment: transport services must be available to meet monthly scheduling and deployment as per contract terms; “without fuel” indicates client will not reimburse fuel costs
• Experience expectations: not explicitly stated; bidders should demonstrate capability to manage payroll and statutory compliance (PF/ESIC) per ATC

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹22,800; security deposit/EMD submission as per GeM ATC
• Payment terms: salaries paid by the service provider upfront; reimbursement from buyer with statutory documents
• Flexibility: Option Clause 50% — contract quantity or duration can be adjusted up to 50% at issuance and post-issuance
• Documentation: PAN, GST, legal status, bank mandate, annexures, BSC sheet, OEM authorizations as per NIT
• Warranty/penalties: no explicit LD terms listed; ATC indicates compliance with standard tender terms
• Delivery: monthly deployment of cabs/taxis meeting vehicle age criteria and service levels
• Eligibility: must meet NIT/GEM ATC requirements; submit all annexures and bank details