Indian Railways Tender by South Central Railway (GEM/2025/B/6186874)

Overview

The GEM/2025/B/6186874 tender is issued by the Ministry of Railways, through the Indian Railways. The primary objective of this tender is to invite bids for providing comprehensive cleaning and watering services for coaches during the Other End Maintenance (OEM) process at the Secunderabad coaching depot. This service encompasses a range of activities aimed at ensuring that the coaches remain in optimal condition throughout their operational lifecycle, thereby enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency.

Scope of Work

The scope of work includes several critical segments categorized into various schedules:

• Schedule A: Cost of Manpower for OEM of coaches, detailing the workforce requirements and their management.
• Schedule B: Cost of Machines essential for the effective cleaning of coaches, including equipment specifications and requirements.
• Schedule C: Cost of Chemicals required for daily cleaning processes, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Schedule D: Cost of Tools and Consumables necessary for the cleaning operations.
• Schedule E: Cost of Uniform for the maintenance staff, ensuring they are well-presented while performing their duties.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, bidders must meet specific eligibility requirements which include:

• Being a registered entity with valid licenses and certifications.
• Experience in providing similar services within the railway or transportation sector is an advantage.
• Adherence to statutory and compliance requirements applicable to the services being tendered.

Technical Requirements

Successful bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements, which include:

• Provision of adequate equipment and manpower for cleaning operations.
• Detailed methodology and plan for executing the cleaning and watering services efficiently.
• Compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations during the execution of services.

Financial Requirements

Bidders are expected to provide:

• A detailed financial proposal outlining costs associated with each schedule.
• Evidence of financial stability, including bank details and credit ratings.
• A breakdown of costs to ensure transparency and comprehensibility.

Document Submission Details

Prospective bidders must ensure that all required documentation is submitted electronically through the designated portal. This should include:

• Bid proposal document.
• Relevant certificates demonstrating eligibility and compliance.
• Detailed financial proposals as per specified schedules.

Special Provisions

This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups. They may benefit from specific provisions aimed at supporting their growth and competitiveness in the sector, including—

• Simplified registration and bidding processes.
• Possible financial incentives to foster participation in government tenders.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of bids will be conducted based on a comprehensive assessment of both technical and financial proposals. Criteria may include:

• Compliance with the technical specifications.
• Cost-effectiveness and clarity of the financial proposal.
• Relevant experience and past performance in similar projects.

Delivery Locations

The service will be delivered at the Coaching depot Secunderabad, and all operations must align with the schedules provided within the tender documentation.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, bidders can refer to the Ministry of Railways’ official channels, ensuring all communications are professional and pertinent to the tender at hand.