South East Central Railway Maintenance of Coaches at Raipur 3-Year CTS Watering and Bonus Services Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The South East Central Railway invites bids for Custom Bid for Services covering three distinct coach services at Raipur, Chhattisgarh: (1) Cost of CTS and other end maintenance of coaches at Raipur station for 3 years (approx. 262,103 coaches including GST), (2) Cost of watering activities of coaches for the same period (approx. 201,466 coaches including GST), and (3) Cost of provision of bonus with ceiling on reimbursement for 3 years. Estimated contract value is ₹62,979,445.50, with an EMD ₹1,259,590. The tender specifies price variation up to 50% and allows contract scope adjustments pre- and post-issue. This is a large-scale service contract emphasizing railway coach maintenance, water provisioning, and performance-based reimbursements. The absence of BOQ items indicates a broad service scope requiring robust operational capability. The procurement location is Raipur, Chhattisgarh, under IR jurisdiction, with GST-inclusive quotations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: Maintenance of coaches at Raipur station; Watering services for coaches; Bonus with reimbursement mechanism applicable within 3-year horizon.
• Contract duration: 3 years; quantity bases: 262,103 coaches (maintenance) and 201,466 coaches (watering).
• Financials: Estimated value ₹62,979,445.50; EMD ₹1,259,590; GST included.
• Variation: Option Clause allows up to 50% change in contract quantity or duration; post-issue adjustments require seller consent for lumpsum work.
• Compliance: Bidders must align with railways’ service standards, and FDR-based EMD is permissible with endorsement to be uploaded; hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end date.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1,259,590 with permissible FDR submission; delivery of hard copy within 5 days post bid end/open.
• Financial standing: No liquidation/bankruptcy; upload undertaking confirming financial health.
• Variation clause: Buyer may increase scope up to 50%; service provider consent required for extended scope.
• Documentation: Submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, and technical bid documents; OEM authorizations may be required for specialized services.
• Penalties/terms: 50% variation window applies; payment terms and warranty provisions will be as per Railway terms.