Northern Railway Goods Transportation Tender Jammu & Kashmir 2026 Open Body Taurus Two Trucks 3 Years

Tender Overview

Northern Railway invites bids for Goods Transportation service (monthly-based) from the Jammu & Kashmir region, specifically for two open body Taurus trucks allocated to the Samba and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur depots, spanning a three-year period. The procurement has an estimated value of ₹75,36,599.53 with an EMD of ₹1,50,740. This is a state-based service contract to move goods across the Jammu Division, requiring compliance with regional transport norms and vehicle specifications. The open-body configuration signals versatility for varied loads and non-containerized freight, with outside-state operation noted. Key differentiators include fixed depot allocation and a multi-year commitment in a government rail logistics framework for consistent monthly transport capacity. Bidder eligibility hinges on financial integrity and compliance with tender conditions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Goods Transportation service (Monthly Based)
• Vehicle type: Open Body Taurus trucks
• Quantity/coverage: 2 trucks, assigned to Samba and Udhampur depots
• Contract duration: 3 years; quantity/duration adjustments permitted within 25% as per bid terms
• Geography: Outside state transportation within Jammu Division; procurement location: Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir 180001
• Estimated value: ₹75,36,599.53; EMD: ₹1,50,740
• Submission constraints: EMD can be DD/BC/FDR or fixed deposit, with hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening; bank guarantees allowed under GeM terms
• Standards/compliance: Not specified beyond official terms; bidders must adhere to department payments and salary/wage disbursement requirements
• Special clauses: Purchase includes assignment/sub-contract restrictions with joint liability; salary payments to staff are the bidder’s responsibility and must be documented with statutory filings

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: ₹1,50,740; payment via DD/Banker’s Cheque/FDR options; hardcopy to be delivered within 5 days of bid end date/opening
• Contract adjustment: quantity/duration may vary up to 25% at issue; post-issuance, only up to 25% increase
• Financial health: bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; must upload an undertaking to confirm status
• Assignment/sub-contract: written consent required; contractors remain jointly liable with assignees
• Salary/payments: contractor pays staff first; must provide PF/ESIC documentation and bank statements
• Submission docs: EMD alternatives accepted; must attach scanned proofs with bid; hardcopy delivered as stated
• Payment terms: terms are aligned with Northern Railway procurement processes; salary payments are mandatory by contractor prior to claiming from buyer
• Other: bidder must maintain compliance with railway procurement norms and maintain transparency on financials and warranties