Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Bus Hiring Tender 2026 Local & Outstation (NDX/ACX/SDX/DLX) India

Tender Overview

Organization: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Department of School Education and Literacy) seeks bus hiring services for short-term local and outstation routes across multiple age groups (9-12; 13-15; 16-18; 19-21; 22-24; 25-27; 28-30; 31-33; 34-36; 37-39; 40-42; 43-45; 46-48; 49-52; more than 52). Category: Bus Hiring Service - Short Term (Local) and Short Term (Outstation) with vehicle variants including Non Deluxe (NDX), AC Deluxe (ACX), Semi Deluxe (SDX), and Deluxe (DLX). Quantity indicators shown as 250 for one segment and 150 for another. Although a precise estimate is not disclosed, the scope spans multiple bus types and routes under KV Sangathan. The SOW is documented in an attachment referenced as a file. A key differentiator is the 50% quantity/duration flexibility at award stage per the buyer clause.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Bus types: NDX, ACX, SDX, DLX across local and outstation categories
• Route segments: age-grouped bus assignments across many classes; exact routing not specified in BOQ
• Contract scope variation: up to 50% increase/decrease in quantity or duration, with post-award consent required
• Documentation guidance: upload of required certificates/documents per terms and any ATC/Corrigendum; SOW file must be reviewed
• SOW attachment: referenced as “File Attachment” for detailed scope
• Standards & compliance: not explicitly listed; bidders must align with tender terms and attached SOW
• Estimated value/EMD: not disclosed; EMD not specified in data available
• Delivery/ mobilization: not explicitly defined; downstream terms likely in SOW

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• 50% variation clause: quantity and/or duration may be increased or decreased by up to 50% at contract issue; post-award constraint allows up to 50% change
• Certificates: bids failing to upload required certificates/documents risk rejection per ATC/Corrigendum
• SOW scope: bidders must review the SOW attachment and comply with its requirements
• BOQ: no items listed; ensure alignment with attached file for deliverables
• Eligibility focus: conform to mandatory documentation and exhibit capability to operate multi-variant bus services