South Western Railway Mechanized Cleaning & Bio Toilets Maintenance Tender Bengaluru Karnataka 2025

Tender Overview

South Western Railway invites bids for a four-year manpower-based contract to provide mechanized cleaning and maintenance of bio toilets in coaches under the YPR Coaching Depot SBC Division in Bangalore, Karnataka. The estimated value is ₹82,931,682.00 with an EMD of ₹564,660. Bids follow a Two Packet System for tenders above ₹50 Lakh, ensuring technical qualification prior to financial evaluation. The scope requires proven capability in Indian Railways bio-toilet maintenance, OBHS or CTS-like cleaning experience, and adherence to rail safety and hygiene standards. The award will consider technical merit and cost efficiency, with a four-year duration on a manpower basis and ongoing BOM/monitoring alignment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Two Packet System used for tenders above ₹50 Lakh; First packet evaluates technical capability, eligibility, and financial strength; Second packet opened only if technical criteria met.
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria: completed in last three financial years and current year a similar single service contract for at least 35% of the advertised bid value; acceptable proof includes work name, bill value, and penalty details.
• Similar service contracts include: bio-toilet supply/fitment in coaches, mechanized cleaning of coaches/stations, AMOC of bio-toilets, OBHS on trains, mechanized enroute cleaning (CTS), or maintenance of bio-toilets in large establishments.
• No BOQ items are listed; focus on service capability and scope alignment with Indian Railways standards.
• EMD amount: ₹564,660; Estimated value: ₹82,931,682; Contract duration: 4 years; Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• Ensure compliance with railway safety, hygiene, and bio-toilet maintenance practices as per internal SWR ATC clauses.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹564,660 to be submitted as per tender terms.
• Bid evaluation: Two Packet System for tenders > ₹50 Lakh; technical packet first; financial packet second.
• Experience: 3-year track record in similar services with at least 35% of advertised value in one contract.
• Delivery/Performance: Sustained bio-toilet cleaning and maintenance throughout four-year term; adherence to service level norms.
• Documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations where applicable.
• Penalties & Compliance: Adherence to rail safety and bio-toilet standards; penalties may apply for non-compliance or service lapses.
• Warranty/Support: Not specified; however, ongoing service support is implied for four years with monitoring provisions.