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Durg District Panchayats E-cart for Goods Tender 2026 - Battery Electric Vehicle with AIS 040 Compliance, 25% Quantity Flexibility

Bid Publish Date

01-Jan-2026, 2:23 pm

Bid End Date

15-Jan-2026, 3:00 pm

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Progress

Issue01-Jan-2026, 2:23 pm
Corrigendum12-Jan-2026
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Quantity

3

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Tender Overview

The Durg District Panchayats, under the Department of Panchayati Raj, seeks a battery electric goods cart (E-cart). The scope covers a single environment-friendly vehicle designed for district transport, with a bulk quantity flexibility of up to 25%, and contracted delivery terms aligned to last-order dates. The bid emphasizes compliance with safety and automotive testing for battery operation and lamp installation, plus essential warranties. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of meeting AIS 040 range, vehicle safety tests, and warranty commitments within the stated delivery windows. The absence of a BOQ item list suggests a turnkey evaluation of a complete EV solution rather than multiple line items.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Vehicle category: Battery-powered E-cart for goods
  • Body/Container: Volume, material, thickness, and load handling are expected but not specified; ensure compatibility with goods transport
  • Power & Battery: Traction Battery type, Capacity (Ah), Maximum Power (kW), and life warranties; confirm alignment with AIS 040 range
  • Motor & Tyres: Type of Motor, Front/Rear Tyres specifications; ensure reliability for urban/municipal use
  • Safety & Compliance: Windshield material with wiper/motor, adherence to Constructional & Functional Safety of battery operated vehicle, and lamp installation testing
  • Warranty: Standard Vehicle Warranty and Battery Warranty minimums; verify OEM support
  • Additional: Include any additional accessories and confirm testing conformity for batteries in EVs
  • Notes: The procurement emphasizes a standards-aligned, test-verified, and warranty-backed EV cart with clear delivery pressures and option-based quantity adjustments

Terms & Eligibility

  • Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during contract and currency; extended delivery time calculated as (additional/original) × original days, minimum 30 days; ensure compliance
  • Delivery & Compliance: Deliveries commence after last delivery order date; bidders must honor option-driven extensions and rates
  • Documentation & Compliance: Submit standard GST, PAN, EMD, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance data; ensure vehicle-level certifications and safety tests are demonstrable
  • Bid Conditions: Comply with all Buyer Added Terms; ensure readiness for periodical evaluation and potential quantity adjustment

Key Specifications

  • Vehicle: battery electric goods cart (E-cart)

  • Power: traction battery system with specified Ah and kW

  • Safety: conformity with battery vehicle constructional/functional safety tests

  • Lamps: installation and testing of automobile lamps

  • Windshield: safety glass with wiper and motor

  • Warranty: minimum standard vehicle and battery warranties

  • Delivery: up to 25% quantity variation; extended delivery period rules

Terms & Conditions

  • 25% quantity variation allowed during contract and currency

  • AIS 040 range conformity for EV stated but not numerically specified

  • Minimum vehicle and battery warranty requirements

  • Mandatory tests: battery vehicle safety and lamp testing

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in detail; ensure alignment with standard procurement terms and any advance/retention provisions per bid

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period tied to last date of order; option-based extension governed by the calculated formula (additional/original × original days) with a minimum of 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not detailed; bidders should seek clarity on LDs and performance bonds during bid stage

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in supplying battery electric vehicles or similar EV platforms

  • Financial stability with adequate turnover to support the bid

  • OEM authorization or authorized dealer status for EV components

  • Capability to meet AIS 040 range and related safety/test approvals

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Category Specification Requirement
Generic Parameters Vehicle Category E-cart
Generic Parameters Used for Goods Carrier
Generic Parameters Type of Body/Container Open Body
Generic Parameters Body/Container Volume (cubic metres) 2.0 - 3.0 Or higher
Generic Parameters Body/Container Material Mild Steel as per IS 2062, Stainless Steel Or higher
Generic Parameters Body/Container Plate Thickness (mm) 2.0 - 3.0 Or higher
Generic Parameters Power Source Electric - Battery Operated
Generic Parameters Maximum Power Output (kW) 1.5 - 2.0 Or higher
Generic Parameters Type of Traction Battery Lithium-ion Battery, Lead-acid Battery Or higher
Generic Parameters Traction Battery Capacity (in Ah) 100.0 - 160.0 Or higher
Generic Parameters Type of Motor BLDC, DC Or higher
Generic Parameters Seating Capacity (Including Driver) 1
Generic Parameters Type of Front Tyre Tubeless Or higher
Generic Parameters Type of Rear Tyres Tubeless Or higher
Generic Parameters Km Range as per AIS 040 100.0 - 150.0 Or higher
Generic Parameters Windshield (Made of suitable safety glass provided with wiper and motor) Yes
Generic Parameters Additional Accessories Fire Extinguisher
Certifications & Warranty Standard Vehicle Warranty (minimum) 1 Year
Certifications & Warranty Battery Warranty (minimum) 1 Year, 3 Year
Tests and Conformity Confirming to Constructional & Functional Safety of battery operated vehicle As per AIS-038 (Latest Version)
Tests and Conformity Confirming to Installation and Functional Testing of Automobile Lamps As per AIS-034 (Latest Version)
Tests and Conformity Traction Batteries used in Battery Operated Vehicles Confirming to AIS-048 (Latest Version)

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for similar EV or automotive equipment bids

4

Financial statements (audited or annual reports)

5

EMD payment proof

6

Technical bid submission documents

7

OEM authorization or dealership certificate

8

Product specifications and compliance certificates (AIS/IS standards as applicable)

Corrigendum Updates

1 Update
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Update

12-Jan-2026

Extended Deadline

15-Jan-2026, 3:00 pm

Opening Date

15-Jan-2026, 3:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

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How to bid for the E-cart goods tender in Durg District

To bid for this E-cart tender in Durg District, prepare GST and PAN, gather financials, obtain OEM authorizations, and submit EMD along with technical compliance documents. Ensure AIS 040 range adherence, battery and lamp testing certifications, and warranty commitments. Delivery terms include a 25% quantity variation and minimum 30-day extended delivery period.

What documents are required for Durg E-cart procurement

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, audited financial statements, EMD proof, experience certificates for EV bids, OEM authorization, technical bid, and vehicle safety/lamp testing certifications. Submit product datasheets showing battery capacity, kW rating, and warranty terms, plus compliance with applicable safety standards.

What are the technical specifications for AIS 040 compliant EV carts

The tender requires an AIS 040 compliant battery electric cart with specified traction battery type and capacity (Ah), maximum power (kW), and motor type; ensure windshield, wiper motor, and safety glass meet automotive safety norms; confirm standard vehicle and battery warranties.

When is the delivery period and how are extensions calculated

Delivery starts after the last delivery order date. If quantity increases, the extension is calculated as (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; the buyer may extend up to the original delivery period.

What are the payment terms for the E-cart procurement

Payment terms require adherence to standard procurement norms; bidders should confirm whether advance, milestone, or post-delivery payment is permitted and ensure compliance with warranty and service/support commitments for the EV cart.

What warranties are required for the E-cart and batteries

Bidders must provide a Standard Vehicle Warranty and a Battery Warranty; the exact duration is not specified in the data, so confirm minimum warranty periods during bid submission and ensure OEM-backed support and service availability.

What testing is required for battery operated vehicle compliance

Tender specifies conformity to Constructional & Functional Safety of battery operated vehicles and Installation and Functional Testing of Automobile Lamps; suppliers must demonstrate test reports and certificates for these features before award.