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Tender ID Tender1316
Reference No. TendersTime1316
Tender Brief Indian Railways Tender 2026: OBHS On-Board Housekeeping Services for Indore–Ratlam Division (₹262 Cr Project)
Tender Description Explore the latest Indian Railways tender for On-Board Housekeeping Services (OBHS) in Indore–Ratlam Division. Check eligibility, EMD ₹14.64 lakh, scope, deadlines, and submission details on SkillCouncils.com.
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Tender Overview

Particulars Details
Tender ID GEM/2026/B/7488918
Organization Indian Railways – Western Railway
Ministry Ministry of Railways
Location Indore – Ratlam Division
Tender Type Service (OBHS – Housekeeping)
Estimated Value ₹262,84,81,162.65
Contract Duration 2 Years
Bid Type Two Packet Bid
Submission Mode Online (GeM Portal)
 
Key Dates
Event
Date & Time
Tender Publishing Date
29 April 2026
Bid Closing Date
01 June 2026 (19:00 hrs)
Bid Opening Date
01 June 2026 (19:30 hrs)
Pre-Bid Meeting
Not Mentioned
Bid Validity
60 Days
 
Scope of Work
The tender involves Provision of On-Board Housekeeping Services (OBHS) in trains under the Indore coaching depot of Ratlam Division. Key responsibilities include:
  1. Cleaning of train coaches (internal & external)
  2. Maintenance of:
    1. Toilets
    2. Berths/Seats
    3. Windows & vestibules
    4. Coach floors, doors, panels, and roofs
  3. Daily cleaning and disinfection services
  4. Deployment of manpower and provision of:
    1. Cleaning consumables
    2. Machinery & equipment
  5. Coverage across all coach types (AC & Non-AC)
Eligibility Criteria
 General Eligibility
  1. Bidders must meet criteria specified in the ATC (Additional Terms & Conditions)
  2. Compliance with GeM General Terms & Conditions is mandatory
  3. Must adhere to Indian labour laws and statutory requirements
 Experience Criteria
  1. Relevant experience required (details in ATC document)
  2. No exemption for MSE or Startups
 Turnover Criteria
  1. Bidder turnover documents required
  2. No relaxation provided
Financial Criteria
  1. Estimated Project Value: ₹262+ Crore
  2. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹14,64,240
  3. ePBG (Performance Bank Guarantee): 5%
  4. ePBG Duration: 26 Months
Tender Fee & EMD
Component
Details
Tender Fee
Not Applicable
EMD Amount
₹14,64,240
EMD Exemption
Yes (only for eligible MSE service providers as per GeM norms)
 
Submission Guidelines
  1. Submission through GeM Portal only
  2. Two-packet system:
    1. Technical Bid
    2. Financial Bid
  3. Required documents must be uploaded online
  4. Physical document submission is not mandatory at bidding stage
  5. Technical clarifications allowed within 2 days during evaluation
Important Conditions
  1. Contract may be increased/decreased by up to 25%
  2. Performance security can be submitted via:
    1. Bank Guarantee
    2. Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR)
  3. MSE Purchase Preference applicable (up to 15%)
  4. Compliance with Make in India (MII) policy required
Document Checklist
Bidders must upload:
  1. Experience Certificates
  2. Turnover Proof (Financial Statements)
  3. Certificate as per ATC
  4. OEM/Service-related declarations
  5. Additional documents (as specified in ATC)
  6. EMD exemption proof (if applicable)
Eligibility & Requirement Summary Table
Criteria
Requirement
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
As per ATC (Not explicitly specified)
Net Worth Requirement
Not specified
Minimum Experience
Required (No relaxation for MSE/Startups)
Submission Mode
Online (GeM Portal)
EMD Exemption
Yes (for eligible MSE service providers only)
Tender Fee
Not Applicable

 
Minimum Average annual Turnover Not explicitly specified
Net Worth Not Specified
Minimum Experience Required (No relaxation for MSE/Startups)
Submission Mode Online (GeM Portal)
EMD Exemption Yes (for eligible MSE service providers only)
Tender Fee (Number) Not Applicable
EMD (Number) ₹14,64,240
Mode of EMD Not Mentioned
Estimated Cost ₹262,84,81,162.65
Start Date of Document Collection 29 April 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date Not Mentioned
Last Date for Submission 01 June 2026 (19:00 hrs)
Opening Date 01 June 2026 (19:30 hrs)
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