South Western Railway Parcel Handling Operation Tender Bangalore Karnataka 2026 - Loading Unloading Movements & PFs to Parcel Offices

Tender Overview

The South Western Railway invites bids for a parcel handling operation in Bangalore, Karnataka. Scope covers loading, unloading, and movement of parcels between Parcel Facilities and Parcel Offices, including intra-city transfers. Estimated contract value is ₹17,571,007 with an EMD of ₹237,900. The service provider must independently pay staff salaries and statutory contributions (PF/ESIC) and subsequently claim payment from the Buyer along with payroll documentation. This procurement focuses on efficient, trackable parcel flows within IR logistics networks. Notably, BOQ items are not listed, signaling a broad service-based engagement rather than a goods-forwarded package. Tender emphasizes compliance and payroll transparency as a differentiator.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: Parcel handling operations including loading, unloading, and movement between PFs and Parcel Offices in Bengaluru region.
• Estimated Value: ₹17,571,007; EMD: ₹237,900.
• Service Model: Manpower-led parcel handling with end-to-end custody of material from pickup to delivery within IR premises.
• Staffing & Compliance: Contractor to pay salaries; provide PF, ESIC, and bank statements for payroll validation.
• Delivery geography: Bangalore city limits; movement across designated Parcel Facilities to Parcel Offices as per asset routing.
• Experience: Not specified in BOQ; bidders should demonstrate capability in authenticated railway parcel handling operations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹237,900 (embedded in bid; payable per standard IR guidelines).
• Payment Terms: Service provider pays salaries first; claims payment from buyer after providing statutory documents.
• Payroll Compliance: PF and ESIC contributions must be maintained; furnish bank statements showing salary disbursement.
• Documentation requirements for submission include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical bid, and OEM authorizations where applicable.
• Delivery/Performance: Not explicitly defined in available data; bidders should anticipate standard railway service delivery timelines and acceptance testing.