Northern Railway Mechanized Station Cleaning JUC Tender 2026 Punjab - GCC 2018 Standards, EMD ₹3.891 lakh, ETA 4.78 Cr

Tender Overview

Northern Railway of Indian Railways invites bids for a bundled service including manpower cost for Mechanized Station Cleaning of JUC, machine, equipment & consumable costs for JUC, and chemical costs for JUC. Estimated value: ₹47,802,598.96 with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹389,100. Payment/BD mechanisms pertain to DD/Banker’s Cheque payable at Firozpur, Punjab. The Geo-location is not explicitly stated, but procurement follows the GeM-enabled tender process and GCC 2018. The contract allows a quantity/duration variation up to 50%, subject to consent. This is governed by Indian Railways General Condition of Contract for services-2018 and linked to GeM random L1 selection if multiple qualified bidders exist. The scope combines labour, equipment, consumables, and chemicals for station cleaning at JUC units, under a single procurement package. Unique terms include mandatory EMD instrument form and post-bid hard copy submission within 5 days of bid end/opening, plus the 5-part BG requirement for performance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• EMD: ₹389,100 via Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque in favor of Sr.DFM FZR, NR, payable at Firozpur.
• Estimated value: ₹47,802,598.96.
• Scope: Manpower cost for mechanized station cleaning of JUC; machine, equipment & consumable cost; chemical cost.
• GCC 2018: Indian Railways Service GCC terms applicable; latest correction slips apply.
• Variation clause: 50% increase/decrease in quantity or duration permissible.
• Bid process: GeM portal with random L1 selection if multiple qualified bidders; hard copy submission within 5 days.
• Documentation: EMD form and proof of DD/BC to be uploaded; supporting hard copy delivery required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD form: Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque only; payable at Firozpur; scanned copy uploaded with bid.
• Performance Guarantee: 5% in 4 equal installments of 1.25% each; single 5% BG not acceptable.
• Governance: Tender governed by GCC for Services - 2018; RB communications apply; GeM random L1 as per updated guidelines.
• Variation rights: Buyer may modify scope/duration by up to 50% before issue; post-issue, limit remains 50%.
• Submission timeline: Hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening; typographical errors are not challengeable.
• Eligibility evidence: No explicit technical specs; bidders must align with GCC/GeM and provide required EMD and BG documents.