Tender Title: Custom Bid for Services - GEM/2025/B/6103651

Issuing Authority/Department

The tender has been issued by the Ministry of Railways, specifically by the Indian Railways. They are seeking competent bidders to fulfill the needs related to road transportation services for railway materials and associated equipment.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a contract for the transportation of railway material and spare equipment over a distance of approximately 1380738 MT per kilometer. This involves the logistics of transporting materials including electrical and diesel locomotives, and spare parts to and from the DLSN/SPJ (Diesel Locomotive Shed, Samastipur). The successful bidder will be responsible for ensuring the timely and safe delivery of these materials over a specified period of 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for participation in this tender, bidders must meet specific eligibility criteria including:

• Registration as a legal entity within India.
• Compliance with necessary regulatory requirements pertaining to transportation services.
• Prior experience in handling logistics for large-scale transportation contracts.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate their ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender documentation, including but not limited to:

• Adequate fleet capacity and operational support for road transportation.
• Compliance with all safety and operational guidelines as stipulated by the Indian Railways.
• Capability to maintain and manage the logistics efficiently throughout the contract duration.

Financial Requirements

Financial qualifications include:

• Provision of a valid Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) as specified in the tender.
• Submission of financial statements or documents proving the stability and capability of the bidding entity.
• Adherence to the pricing format and submission of competitive yet compliant financial bids.

Document Submission Details

All submissions related to this tender should be made electronically through the designated portal in accordance with the guidelines specified in the tender documentation. Bidders will be required to upload their bids along with necessary supporting documents.

Special Provisions

There may be special provisions aimed at supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs), as well as startups. Bidders qualifying as MSEs may benefit from reduced eligibility criteria and expedited processing of their applications.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation for bid selection will be conducted based on a thorough review of the following:

• Technical proposals that align with the required scope of services.
• Financial bids to ensure overall competitive pricing.
• Past performance and experience with similar contracts.

Delivery Locations

The delivery must be executed within the designated routes of DLSN/SPJ as specified in the tender. Bidders should demonstrate how they will manage logistics efficiently across these locations.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or clarifications, bidders are encouraged to refer to the official notifications on the Indian Railways' procurement platform. Any direct communication details have not been made available in the tender documents.