North Central Railway ETP Plant Operation & Maintenance Tender Gwalior Madhya Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

North Central Railway invites bids for comprehensive operation and maintenance of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (474001). Scope includes deployment of one skilled operator for an 08-hour shift, procurement of spares and consumables for routine maintenance, monthly treated water testing as per Annexure A, and semi-annual testing of untreated effluent by NABL-authorized external labs. Estimated value is ₹9,77,245 with an EMD of ₹19,600. The contract contemplates a bundled service involving manpower, maintenance spares, water testing, and external lab testing, with Make in India local content provisions and quantity/duration adjustments up to 25%. The bid emphasizes compliance with local content certification and OEM verification, ensuring NABL-lab testing legitimacy and ETP regime adherence.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications provided in the tender data
• Key service elements: 1 skilled operator for 08 hours/shift; maintenance spares; consumables for operation; monthly treated water testing per Annexure A; external NABL-authorized lab testing of untreated effluent twice yearly
• Relevant standards mentioned: NABL accreditation for external labs; local content certification under Make in India rules (Class 1 local supplier) with OEM certificate documenting % local content
• EMD: ₹19,600; bid security options include DD, Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR), or Banker's Cheque with hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end date
• No BOQ items; total estimated value and scope indicate a bundled manpower and maintenance service contract

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD options: DD in favour of AWAO/RSK, FDR in the bidder’s name, or Banker's Cheque; scanned proof required with bid; hardcopy within 5 days
• Quantity/duration flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease allowed at contract issue and post-issuance within specified limits
• Make in India: 50% local content minimum; OEM certificate detailing local value addition and locations; statutory auditor/cost auditor certification required for value > ₹10 Crore
• Purchase preference prioritizes Make in India and Centre policies; adherence to Centre guidelines for local supplier status
• Documentation: submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorizations, and technical bid documents per terms
• Payment and penalties: terms unspecified in data; standard government procurement practice applies; performance bonds may be required