Tender Title and Reference Number
OBHS and Related Service for Railways (New Version 2.0) - External Coach Cleaning during Primary Ma
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Tender Title and Reference Number
OBHS and Related Service for Railways (New Version 2.0) - External Coach Cleaning during Primary Maintenance
Tender ID: 234cb5cdd
Issuing Authority/Department
This tender has been issued by the Ministry of Railways, under the jurisdiction of the Indian Railways.
Scope of Work and Objectives
The primary objective of this tender is to procure comprehensive OBHS and related services specifically focusing on the external coach cleaning of various types of railway coaches during their primary maintenance. The scope includes providing specialized cleaning services for multiple classes of coaches, ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance standards of Mail Express trains. Additionally, the tender aims to embrace mechanized cleaning processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to participate in this tender, bidders must fulfill specific criteria, which include being a registered entity within the country with the capacity to deliver the required services as stipulated. Experience in handling large scale cleaning operations in the railway sector, along with compliance to safety and quality parameters, would significantly strengthen the bidder's position.
Technical Requirements
Bidders must meet strict technical requirements demonstrating their capability to deliver high-quality cleaning services. This includes proper equipment, trained personnel, and adherence to the latest sanitation standards applicable to railway coaches. The bidder's proposal should outline the proposed methodologies, technologies in use, and a clear operational plan for the commencement and maintenance of services.
Financial Requirements
Interested bidders must demonstrate their financial capabilities to sustain the operations for the duration of the contract. This includes providing evidence of financial stability, supportive current banking relationships, and the ability to handle payments according to the tender's stipulations.
Document Submission Details
All bidders must submit the required documents electronically via the designated tender submission portal. The documents should encompass eligibility proof, technical proposals, and financial submissions that comply with the format requirements specified in the tender documentation.
Special Provisions
This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, providing special facilitation. Eligible enterprises may avail benefits such as enhanced financial limits, reserved contracts, and simplified documentation processes aimed at promoting the ethos of Make in India and local content specifications in procurement.
Evaluation Process
Submissions will be evaluated on various factors, including adherence to technical specifications, financial robustness, and service delivery capability. The evaluation committee reserves the right to conduct interviews and seek clarifications from the bidders post-document evaluation to ensure a thorough understanding of proposals.
Delivery Locations
The delivery of services under this tender will be focused on various designated railway maintenance yards across the network of Indian Railways, specifically targeting locations used for the maintenance of Mail and Express trains.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, potential bidders are encouraged to reach out to the designated contact points available in the official notices. However, bidders are advised to check the tender portal for updated contact details, as they may sometimes be altered during the tender lifecycle.
This comprehensive tender requires meticulous attention to detail in all bids submitted to ensure compliance and maximize the chances of selection.
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The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity capable of executing the OBHS services. Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar contracts, have requisite equipment, and showcase regulatory compliance. Potential contenders are encouraged to review specific qualifications outlined in the tender documentation for a detailed understanding.
Bidders need to follow technical specifications that guarantee high standards in cleaning operations. This includes utilizing mechanized processes for cleaning, employing trained personnel, and demonstrating compliance with safety standards on sanitation within rail environments. Proposals should clearly detail adherence to these specifications to ensure alignment with tender expectations.
The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) details must reflect a financial commitment assuring the intention to enter into a contract if selected. Bidders should provide the EMD amount as stipulated in the tender terms, ensuring that it is submitted in an acceptable format, typically a bank guarantee or a demand draft, as specified in the documentation.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the designated tender portal. Each submission should include comprehensive documentation detailing eligibility, technical proposals, and financial arrangements as per the indicated formats. It is vital to adhere to submission guidelines strictly to avoid disqualification.
MSEs are afforded several advantages in this tender, such as reserved opportunities, lower pre-qualification criteria, and simplified documentation processes, aimed at encouraging participation. Additionally, support through government schemes to promote indigenous manufacturing and compliance with the Make in India policy enhances the prospects for these enterprises in government contracts.
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