Southern Railway Monthly Cab & Taxi Hiring Services Tender Kannur Kerala 2026 ISO/DGT Standards
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Key Highlights
- • Specific EMD submission options: Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, or Banker’s Cheque, payable at Palakkad
- • Delivery location precisely defined: Kannur Railway Station, Kannur, Kerala for Senior Section Engineer/Electrical/Power
- • Contract variation clause allowing up to 25% change in quantity or duration at bid and post-award stages
- • Outstation 24x7 cab/taxi service requirement with 2500 km and 320 hours coverage
- • No BOQ items; tender is for service provisioning rather than goods with IS/ISO conformity not specified
- • Emphasis on timely submission of hard copies within 5 days post bid end/opening
Tender Overview
Southern Railway, under the Indian Railways framework, invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services (MUV). Scope covers 2500 km x 320 hours with outstation availability 24x7. Estimated contract value is ₹1,488,000 and EMD stands at ₹29,800. Delivery/installation location is the Office of Senior Section Engineer/Electrical/Power, Kannur Railway Station, Kannur, Kerala. Key differentiators include flexible quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% and multiple EMD submission options (DD, FDR, or BC) with post-award security. This tender targets service providers capable of sustained metropolitan and outstation taxi support aligned to railway operations.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/Service: Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services (MUV) for railway personnel commutes and outstation transfers
- Coverage: 2500 km total distance and 320 hours of service; 24x7 outstation readiness
- Location: Kannur Railway Station, Kannur, Kerala; delivery to the Senior Section Engineer/Electrical/Power office
- EMD/Performance: ₹29,800; payment security options include DD, FDR, or Banker’s Cheque; post-award DD/FDR/BC submission timelines
- Contract flexibility: up to 25% variation in scope or duration; lumpsum adjustments allowed with service provider consent
- Documentation: submission of scanned proof for DD/FDR/BC with hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening; post-award security via DD/FDR/BC within specified timelines
- Compliance notes: no BOQ items; procurement anchored to travel services for railway staff
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Performance: multiple acceptable formats including DD, FDR, or BC; successful bidder may substitute with DD for performance security within 15 days of award
- Delivery timeline: services commence after award with ongoing 24x7 outstation support; address specified above
- Payment terms: standard government-style timelines; ensure alignment with GeM/Government procurement practices
- Documentation: bidders must provide GSTIN, PAN, experience evidence, and financials per terms; ensure hard copies submitted within 5 days
- Conditions: contract scope may be adjusted by up to 25%; acceptance of revised scope a bidder obligation
- Penalties/warranty: as per standard GeM terms; detailed LD/penalty provisions to be confirmed in final contract
Key Specifications
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Cab & taxi service category: MUV (monthly basis) with outstation 24x7 support
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Distance/effort metrics: 2500 km total, 320 hours total
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Location requirement: Kannur Railway Station, Kannur, Kerala
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EMD amount: ₹29,800; multiple admissible formats (DD/FDR/BC)
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Contract variation: ±25% scope/duration permitted
Terms & Conditions
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EMD submission via DD/FDR/BC with hard copy within 5 days
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Delivery address specified: Kannur Railway Station, Kerala
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Contract can be varied by up to 25% per buyer terms
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD and security deposits may be submitted as DD, FDR, or BC; post-award security via DD/FDR/BC within 15 days
Delivery Schedule
Actual services commence after contract award at Kannur location with 24x7 outstation readiness
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Penalties as per GeM/Government terms; detailed LD to be specified in final contract
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in providing cab/taxi services for railway or large public sector entities
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Financial stability evidenced by audited statements
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Compliance with GST and PAN requirements; ability to submit EMD in allowed formats
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
60 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
3 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Experience Required
1 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services - MUV; 2500 km x 320 hours; Outstation 24*7
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
26
Delivery Details
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Kannur
Delivery Pincodes
670001
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratheesh P.P | 670001,Office of the Senior Section Engineer / Electrical Near Kannur railway station, Southern Railway, Kannur- 670001 | Kannur | Kerala | 670001 | 1 | - | Duration in Months for which service is required : 24 |
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Documents 6
GeM-Bidding-10055501.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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Other Documents
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Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates (similar cab/taxi services for railways or large institutions)
Financial statements (audited, if available)
EMD submission proof (DD/FDR/BC or online as allowed)
Technical bid documents and compliance certificates
OEM authorizations or fleet Certification if required
Address proof for delivery location (Kannur, Kerala)
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about KERALA tender market
How to bid for Southern Railway cab services in Kannur 2026?
Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including GST, PAN, and financials; submit EMD ₹29,800 via DD/FDR/BC and provide fleet capabilities; deliver scanned docs plus hard copies within 5 days; ensure monthly MUV service coverage 2500 km x 320 hours with 24x7 outstation readiness.
What documents are required for cab service tender in Kerala?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for railway-scale cab services, audited financials, EMD proof (DD/FDR/BC), technical bids, and OEM authorizations if applicable; submit both scanned copies and hard copies within 5 days of bid end/opening.
What are the EMD submission formats for this bid?
EMD can be submitted as Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, or Banker’s Cheque payable at Palakkad; scanned proof must be uploaded, and hard copy delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening.
What is the contract variation allowed for this tender?
The buyer may increase or decrease contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at bid issue and post-award; bidders must accept revised quantity or duration; scope changes may adjust contract value for lumpsum-based services with consent.
What is the location and delivery point for service delivery?
Delivery is at the Office of Senior Section Engineer/Electrical/Power, Kannur Railway Station, Kannur, Kerala 670001; actual service provisioning aligned with Kannur location requirements and rail operations.
What are the specific service hours and coverage required?
Requirement specifies 24x7 outstation availability with a total of 2500 km distance and 320 hours of service; provisioning must support continuous staff transportation and rail-related transfers.