North East Frontier Railway cab & SUV hiring tender 2026 Rajasthan-like service 24x7 | SUV taxi contract 2800 KMs

Tender Overview

Organization: North East Frontier Railway (Indian Railways). Procurement: Monthly basis cab and taxi hiring services for SUV category covering 2800 KMs with outstation 24x7 support. Estimated value not disclosed. Location unspecified; contract flexibility includes up to 25% increase in quantity or duration. Unique element: payroll responsibility lies with the service provider, who must pay staff salaries first and then claim reimbursement with statutory documents. EMD: ₹30,480; PBG/FDR options available. The arrangement emphasizes continuous availability (24x7) with typical business hours referenced as 9:00–19:00. This tender targets transport services for rail operations requiring reliable, around-the-clock driver and vehicle availability. Key differentiator: explicit anti-liquidation/financial health clause and dedicated service support contact requirements. Tender is positioned under GeM framework with ATC terms on EMD/PBG via FDR.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service scope: Monthly cab/taxi hiring for SUV vehicles; 24x7 operation; outstation travel; 2800 KMs total scope.
• Operational hours: 24 hours per day; standard window 9:00–19:00 with on-demand calls beyond.
• Financial terms: EMD ₹30,480; option to submit EMD as Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) pledged to PFA/NFR/Maligaon A/C; submission deadline implied with bid opening; hard copy delivery within specified days.
• Contract flexibility: Up to 25% variation in quantity or duration at bid issue and post-issuance with contractor consent.
• Payment posture: Service provider to pay salaries first, then bill the buyer with statutory documentation (PF, ESIC, bank statements).
• Documentation & certificates: Upload required certificates; ensure FDR/PBG compliance; keep dedicated service support contact available.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/PBG: ₹30,480; FDR allowed as EMD and/or PBG; FDR to be delivered to the buyer with original document within 5–15 days of bid award/opening.
• Financial health: Bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; provide undertaking with bid.
• Payroll liability: Salaries of contracted staff must be paid by the service provider upfront.
• Support capability: Dedicated toll-free/service support line must be provided by bidder/OEM.
• ATC/compliance: Upload all requested documents; non-submission leads to rejection.
• Contract scope variability: Buyer may extend/modify scope by up to 25% with consent.
• Workforce verification: Ensure statutory documents (PF, ESIC) accompany invoices.