Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Indian Navy under the Department Of Military Affairs for the Hiring of Civil Transport (Light Motor Vehicle) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001 for a 12-month period. The estimated contract value is not disclosed, but the tender requires an EMD of ₹810,686. A flexible bid clause allows a ±25% change in quantity or duration before contract award and after issuance, with acceptance binding on bidders. Documentation emphasizes ownership, local presence, and government-procurement experience, enabling qualified bidders to participate as MSME/ROC Chennai registrants. Key differentiator includes strict vehicle ownership and local-office requirements, plus a robust compliance package.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Hiring of Civil Transport (Light Motor Vehicle) for 12 months
 - EMD: ₹810,686 (to be submitted with bid)
 - Documents for technical evaluation: firm registration, MSME/ROC Chennai, EMD/exemption, proof of vehicles owned (minimum 50% on regular basis), firm registration number with valid commercial permits, NDA, PAN, GSTIN, annual turnover, IT Returns (last 3 years), prior government vehicle supply experience, bank mandate, cancelled cheque, signed RFP, proof of local Chennai office, details of 2021+ make vehicles owned, and price bid formula as uploaded
 - Delivery/operational scope: not specified but requires possession of qualifying vehicles and regulatory permits
 - Form of compliance: bidders must quote using the price bid formula uploaded
 
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹810,686; provide via specified modality or exemption certificate
 - Experience & capabilities: past government vehicle supply experience; proof of local Chennai office; minimum 50% of vehicles owned and available regularly
 - Delivery timeline: not explicit; responsive to procurement terms and contract award timing
 - Payment terms: not detailed in data; standard government practice applies; bidders should prepare for milestone-based payments
 - Documentation: complete set listed in technical evaluation; NDA and bank mandate required
 - Quantity variation: contract quantity/duration may adjust up to ±25% before award and after issuance; acceptance is binding
 - Warranty/AMC: not specified; bidders should verify post-award service expectations