Northern Railway Custom Bid for Services Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir 25% Scope Flexibility 2026

Tender Overview

The tender is issued by Northern Railway (Indian Railways) for a Custom Bid for Services located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir (190001). The estimated contract value is ₹30,335,883.20 with an EMD of ₹301,680. The BOQ shows 0 items, indicating a service-oriented procurement with potential scope adjustments. A key differentiator is the 25% option clause, allowing quantity or duration adjustments up to 25% before and after contract issue. The tender emphasizes compliance, documentation, and past experience verification, with a focus on formal approvals and financial solvency rather than a defined hardware specification. Unique aspects include the requirement for bid documents and certificates to be uploaded, and a near-term submission of hard copies to the buyer within 5 days of bid end/open. This procurement targets service-based engagements under government tender processes within the Srinagar jurisdiction.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications or BOQ items are provided; the procurement is service-oriented.
• Key contractual flexibilities include a 25% quantity/term adjustment window pre- and post-contract issue.
• EMD: ₹301,680; refundable as per tender terms.
• Payment terms suggest Banker’s Cheque/DD as acceptable EMD/ Security instruments, payable at Jammu.
• Submission requires uploading necessary certificates; post-bid hard copy submission within 5 days of bid end date/opening date.
• Past project experience can be demonstrated via contract copies, client execution certificates, invoices, or third-party notes as acceptable proof.

Terms & Eligibility

• Financial standing: bidder must not be in liquidation or similar distress; must upload undertaking.
• No assignment/sub-contract without buyer consent; joint liability remains with seller.
• EMF/EMD and PBG obligations governed by GeM terms; ensure Bankers Cheque/DD delivery to Jammu.
• Certificate/document submission is mandatory; missing documents lead to rejection.
• Past experience proofs include contract copies with invoices, execution certificates, or equivalent documents.
• The clause implies possible scope/price adjustments up to 25% and requires acceptance of revised terms by bidders.