Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by Northern Railway under the Indian Railways umbrella for the maintenance of AC Coaches, Pantry and Power Cars across multiple weekly, monthly/quarterly/half-yearly schedules for a two-year AMC period. The estimated contract value is ₹31,368,403.24 with an EMD of ₹256,842. The scope spans SS1/IOH and standard weekly schedules, including battery replacement for 12 V units in relevant coaches and safety systems like fire detection and suppression in associated cars. Key differentiators include multi-year AMC periods and conditions-based items that affect Fire Detection Alarm System (FSD) and FDSS components. This tender is governed by the Indian Railways GCC 2018 and GeM portal updates.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No formal product specifications are listed in the BOQ; bidders must rely on the title scope: maintenance services for AC Coaches, Pantry, and Power Cars.
- EMD is required as a Banker’s Cheque or Demand Draft for ₹256,842, payable at Firozpur.
- Performance Guarantee: 4 equal parts of 1.25% each (total 5%); single 5% PBG is not acceptable.
- AMC terms cover weekly, monthly/quarterly/half-yearly schedules for two years, including SS-1/IOH schedules.
- Compliance: GCC for Services-2018; latest correction slips up to tender opening date; GeM adjustments noted.
- Delivery/Implementation window aligned to railway AMC timelines; hard copy submission within 5 days post bid end/ opening.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD must be DD/Banker’s Cheque in favor of Sr.DFM/NR/FZR payable at Firozpur; scanned BC proof must accompany bid; hard copy due within 5 days.
- EMD payment via DD/Banker’s Cheque only; other instruments not accepted.
- 5% PBG split into four parts (1.25% each); separate from single 5% bank guarantee.
- Tender governed by GCC 2018 for Services; RB guidance on L-1 selection noted; GeM provisions override manual selection.
- Minor typographical errors in tender doc are not challengeable; delivery terms reference GCC 2018.
- Documentation and submission must reflect Firozpur, Punjab premises and NR/FZR authority.