Kolkata Port Trust Locomotive Hiring Tender Haldia Dock Complex SMPA 3 Years 1400 HP Wet Lease 2026

Tender Overview

Kolkata Port Trust invites bids for the hiring of 2 locomotives (diesel electric or diesel hydraulic) with a ** hauling capacity of 5400 MT and power 1400 HP and above** on a wet lease basis for the Haldia Dock Complex SMPA over a 3-year period. Estimated contract value is ₹176,705,467.28 with an EMD of ₹2,497,504. The scope implies long-term rolling stock provisioning, maintenance support, and on-site operation at the dock complex. The tender embeds a 25% quantity/duration adjustment clause, signaling flexible scope and contract value changes subject to consent. This procurement targets reliable, OEM-capable locomotives with compliant performance and timely delivery. Targeted bidders should demonstrate experience in rail-hire services and wet-lease operational capability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Hiring of 2 locomotives (diesel electric or diesel hydraulic) with 5400 MT hauling capacity and minimum 1400 HP each, on a wet lease model for 3 years at Haldia Dock Complex SMPA.
• Contract type: Wet lease with service, maintenance, fueling, and on-site crew as applicable; duration up to 3 years with potential 25% scope variation.
• Financials: Estimated contract value ₹176,705,467.28; EMD ₹2,497,504.
• Delivery/Performance: Not specified in the data; bidders should assume readiness for immediate mobilization per ATC guidance and local docking requirements.
• Standards/Compliance: Not specified; bidders should align with typical rail-leasing standards and ship/shore-side operating norms for Haldia.
• BOQ/Items: No BOQ items published; emphasis on technical capability and lease terms rather than discrete unit quantities.
• ATC/Conditions: 25% variation in quantity or duration permissible at contract issuance and post-issuance, subject to provider consent.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹2,497,504 to be submitted with bid.
• Duration/Scope Adjustment: Up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or contract duration; post-issuance limit remains at 25%.
• Contract Type: Wet lease; bidder must cover operational crew, maintenance, fuel, and on-site support as applicable.
• Experience/Capability: Demonstrate capability to supply and operate 2 locomotives for a 3-year horizon at a major port facility; specific experience criteria not spelled out beyond rail-hire capability.
• Documents/Compliance: Submission per tender terms; OEM authorization and technical compliance where applicable.
• Delivery/Performance Penalties: Not specified; bidders should prepare to meet port and dock complex operational standards.
• ATC Note: ATC document uploaded; bidders should review for any additional terms.