BSNL Department of Telecommunications Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender 1200 km x 208 hours Hatchback 2025

Tender Overview

The procurement by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) under the Department of Telecommunications seeks Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services for Hatchback vehicles, covering 1200 km x 208 hours with potential outstation trips. Estimated value is ₹89,08,800, and the bid requires an EMD of ₹1,78,176. Location details are not specified in the data, but the scope focuses on consistent vehicle provisioning, driver management, and timely service delivery under a monthly contract framework. Distinguishing factors include the explicit tiered award and MSME distribution logic, with L1-based allocation and conditional 80/20 splits for MSME bidders. Bidders must align with the buyer’s ATC terms and ensure compliance with salary/wage disbursement obligations to deployed staff. The tender emphasizes a controlled quantity/duration adjustment up to 25% and requires robust financial and technical evaluation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services for Hatchback vehicles; service scope includes outstation trips and city travels.
• Quantity/Scale: 1200 km total distance and 208 hours of usage per month; award allocation depends on bid ranking and MSME eligibility per Tables 21(A)/(B).
• Financials: Estimated value ₹89,08,800; EMD ₹1,78,176; L1 bidder determines pricing position for award.
• Standards/Compliance: No explicit technical specs provided; contract requires adherence to the Buyer’s ATC terms and payment handling, including staff salaries by the provider.
• Delivery/Service: Monthly service continuity with potential quantity duration adjustments up to 25%; schedule linked to contract issuance.
• Eligibility: Must meet BSNL evaluation criteria (technical, commercial, financial) and conform to wage/payment documentation obligations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1,78,176 required as part of bid security.
• Payment/Payroll: Service provider to pay salaries of deployed staff upfront and claim reimbursement with statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• Award/Distribution: L1 determines award; Tables 21(A)/(B) define allocation between bidders and MSME norms.
• Quantity Adjustment: Up to 25% increase/decrease allowed at tender issue and post-award.
• Documentation: Compliance with buyer ATC clauses; submission of financial and technical credentials; GST/PAN and experience evidence typically required for BSNL bids.
• Penalties/Performance: Not explicitly stated; typical BSNL procurement includes SLAs and LDs in ATC documents.
• Warranty/Support: Not specified; focus remains on service delivery and wage compliance.