Northern Coalfields Limited Cab Hiring Tender Sonbhadra UP SUV Bolero 3-year Rule 2026

Tender Overview

Northern Coalfields Limited, under Coal India Limited, invites bids for a Monthly Basis Cab and Taxi Hiring Service in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh (231205). Scope targets SUV-class transport with vehicles such as Bolero or equivalent, not exceeding 3 years since first RTO registration on bid submission deadline. Estimated contract value is ₹6,087,171.60, with an EMD of ₹38,600. The procurement emphasizes non-fuel costs, predictable mobility for site operations, and a standardized vehicle age limit to ensure reliability. The tender includes buyer-specific terms allowing up to 50% variation in quantity or duration and requires adherence to ATC documents defined in GeM uploads. A distinguishing factor is the explicit requirement for salary/wage handling by the service provider prior to reimbursement, plus PAN and GST documentation as part of mandatory submissions. Unique aspects include the GeM ATC attachments and annexures associated with PAN, GST, bank mandate, and BSC/Annexure IX consistency checks. This opportunity is location-specific and targets established transport services supporting mining operations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Monthly cab/taxi hiring service without fuel; SUV-type vehicles
• Vehicle eligibility: Bolero or equivalent; age ≤ 3 years from first RTO registration on bid submission last date
• Estimated value: ₹6,087,171.60; EMD: ₹38,600
• Paid-by-supplier on wages: Service provider must pay staff salaries first and claim from buyer with statutory docs
• ATC/GeM requirements: PAN, GST, legal status, bank mandate (Annexure VI), Annexure IX per NIT, BSC sheet
• Variation clause: 50% quantity/duration adjustment allowed pre- and post-contract issuance
• No BOQ items listed; scope tied to service delivery rather than goods procurement

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹38,600 mandatory tender deposit
• Salary/wage payment responsibility: Service provider bears payroll upfront
• Documentation: PAN, GST certificate; legal status; bank mandate; Annexure IX; BSC sheet as per NIT/GeM ATC
• ATC alignment: Compliance with NIT and uploaded GeM ATC documents
• Quantity/duration variation: Up to 50% as per contract issuance terms
• Contract scope: Monthly cab/taxi service for NCL operations in Sonbhadra, UP; no fuel supplied by buyer
• SV/age requirement: Vehicle age not exceeding 3 years at bid submission deadline