Mahanadi Coalfields Limited SUV Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender Odisha 2026 - 2800 Km Monthly SUV & 25% Scope Change

Tender Overview

Organization: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (Coal India) seeks monthly SUV cab and taxi hiring services with a cap of 2800 Km per month. The estimated contract value is ₹2,906,989.24 and the EMD is ₹36,400. Location and start/end dates are not disclosed; procurement targets local cab providers for routine shift and site transport. A key differentiator is the scope flexibility clause allowing up to 25% increase or reduction in quantity or duration. The contract emphasizes service support, salary disbursement alignment, and MSE preference participation.

• Product/Service: Monthly basis cab & taxi hiring (SUV)
• Scope: Local transport with up to 2800 Km/month; potential scope adjustment up to 25%
• Estimated Value: ₹2,906,989.24; EMD ₹36,400
• Location: Odisha (operational region of MCL) and centralized support terms
• Key Differentiator: Buyer's right to adjust contract scope; mandatory service support channel; wage payment alignment to staff
• Unique Aspects: MSE bid preference eligibility and mandatory documentation uploads

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit itemized BOQ or technical specs are provided; bidders should align with service contract norms for cab & taxi provisioning
• Category: Monthly transportation services for SUV-class vehicles; local deployment for site or employee commutes
• Contract Scope: Provision of licensed drivers, maintenance-ready SUVs, and compliant wage/benefits documentation
• Standards/Compliance: Ensure payroll compliance and statutory documentation coupling with buyer submissions
• Delivery/Service Delivery: Continuous month-to-month service with monthly kilometer cap; capacity to absorb 2800 Km/month per vehicle if required
• Experience: Proven capability in managed cab services and service support responsiveness

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹36,400 via DD/online payment options
• Payment Terms: Salaries of contracted staff to be paid by the service provider; buyer pays upon submission of statutory documents
• Quantity/Duration Flexibility: Up to 25% variation in contract quantity or duration; consortium/subcontracting require buyer consent
• MSE Preference: Purchase preference for MSEs per policy; if L-1 not MSE, price match within 15% margin is allowed
• Support: Dedicated/toll-free service support required
• Documents: Upload relevant certificates and documents during bid; non-submission risks rejection
• Liability: Service provider remains liable jointly with assignee/sub-contractor
• Wages: Service provider must disburse salaries before claiming payment
• Delivery/Service Penalties: Not explicitly stated; ensure compliance with local contract penalties if mentioned later