Bid Publish Date
30-Oct-2026, 7:26 pm
Bid End Date
20-Nov-2026, 7:00 pm
EMD
₹30,000
Value
₹14,93,964
Location
Progress
East Central Railway invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services (SUV) in Samastipur, Bihar 848101. Scope covers 1500 km x 320 hours with local 24x7 availability. Estimated value: ₹1,493,964.00; EMD: ₹30,000. Key differentiator includes flexible quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% at contract award, with scope expansion allowed on lump-sum contracts. The tender emphasizes on-time salary payments by the service provider to deployed staff and compliance with statutory documents. No BOQ items are listed, indicating a service contract rather than discrete goods. Unique terms include FDR-based EMD and performance security options alongside standard PBG, and mandatory GST registration plus EPF/ESIC compliance. This procurement targets accredited taxi operators with valid vehicle registrations, permits, insurance, and pollution certificates. The buyer requires prior demonstration of capability to manage payroll documentation parallel to service delivery. A decisive factor is adherence to bid terms on salary disbursement and transparency of statutory filings. The tender is positioned as a 24/7 mobility solution for railway operations, demanding reliable, continuous availability and clear documentation at bid submission.
Key Term 1: EMD ₹30,000 or acceptable FDR with pledge endorsement
Key Term 2: 25% variation in quantity/duration at contract issue and post-award
Key Term 3: Salaries paid by bidder; statutory payroll documentation required
Salaries for deployed staff to be paid by the service provider; claims to include PF/ESIC documentation and bank statements
24x7 local taxi service; 1500 km and 320 hours monthly delivery targets; alignment with railway shift patterns
Not explicitly detailed; implied performance implications through EMD/FDR security and service reliability
Not under liquidation or similar financial distress
GST registration and payroll statutory compliance
Vehicle prerequisites met (or declared with vehicle details)
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
60 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services - SUV; 1500 km x 320 hours; Local 24*7
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
42
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Samastipur
Delivery Pincodes
848101
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onkar Nath Singh | 848101,Office of the SSE/Elect./Dev PO- Samastipur, Distt.- Samastipur (Bihar) Pin- 848101 | Samastipur | Bihar | 848101 | 1 | - | Duration in Months for which service is required : 36 |
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GST registration certificate
PAN card details
Experience certificates in taxi/cab services (if any)
Financial statements or turnover proof
EMD submission document (online or FDR endorsed)
Technical bid documents showing vehicle details or declaration
OEM authorizations (if applicable) and vehicle insurance certificates
Payroll/payroll-related statutory documents (EPF/ESIC proof)
Key insights about BIHAR tender market
Bidders must submit GST registration, PAN, EMD ₹30,000 (or FDR with pledge endorsement), experience certificates, financial statements, and vehicle details. Ensure payroll compliance (EPF/ESIC) and provide 24x7 SUV taxi service capability for 1500 km monthly and 320 hours. Include FDR submission by deadline with hard copy delivery.
Required documents include GST registration, PAN, bank statements, EMD submission (₹30,000 or FDR with pledge), vehicle registration/insurance/pollution certificates, payroll compliance proofs (EPF/ESIC), experience certificates, and technical bid with declaration if vehicles are not owned initially.
The service provider pays staff salaries first and then claims reimbursement from the railway along with PF/ESIC documentation and bank statements. Ensure timely payroll records and statutory filings to support monthly claims.
The contract allows up to 25% variation in contract quantity or duration at the time of issue and post-award, with consent required for scope expansion on lump-sum contracts. Bidders must accept revised scope if issued.
Yes. FDRs are acceptable for EMD and for performance security, with bank endorsement indicating withdrawal only on demand or with pledgee sanction. Hard copies must be delivered within specified timelines after bid submission or award.
Bidders must offer SUVs with valid registration, appropriate permits, comprehensive insurance, and pollution certificates. If a bidder lacks vehicles, provide a declaration detailing the future vehicles to be provided, otherwise offer may be rejected.
Bidders must demonstrate EPF/ESIC compliance and provide related documentary proofs. Additionally, ensure accurate salary disbursement records and bank statements accompanying claims to the buyer for monthly reimbursement.