Railway Tender Unveiled for Vande Bharat Complex in Howrah

South Eastern Railway Seeks Project Management Services for Coaching Facility

South Eastern Railway invites bids for project management of Vande Bharat coaching complex in Shalimar, Howrah. Tender closes September 5, 2024, with pre-bid meet on August 5.

JAMSHEDPUR – South Eastern Railway has announced a tender for project management services related to a Vande Bharat coaching complex in Howrah, West Bengal.

The South Eastern Railway has issued a tender for project management services concerning the construction and commissioning of maintenance facilities for a Vande Bharat coaching complex.

This development is set to take place in Shalimar, Howrah, falling under the jurisdiction of South Eastern Railway.

The tender, identified as 4520-GRC-CE-C-HQ-54-2024, encompasses a wide range of works including civil, electrical, mechanical, and telecom operations. The estimated value of the project stands at Rs. 49,298,116.62.

Bidding for this project will commence on August 22, 2024, with the closing date set for September 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically, as manual offers will not be considered.

A pre-bid conference has been scheduled for August 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM, providing potential bidders with an opportunity to clarify any queries.

The tender follows a two-packet system and employs a single rate for each schedule bidding style. The earnest money deposit for this project is set at Rs. 396,500.00.

"This project marks a significant step towards enhancing our railway infrastructure," stated a railway official who wished to remain anonymous. "The Vande Bharat coaching complex will play a crucial role in maintaining our modern fleet of trains."

Key details of the tender include:

1. Tender Type: Open

2. Bidding System: Two Packet System

3. Contract Type: Works

4. Contract Category: Expenditure

5. Validity of Offer: 120 days

6. Period of Completion: 18 Months

Joint Venture (JV) firms are permitted to participate in the bidding process. The ranking order for bids will be from lowest to highest, with the expenditure type categorized as Capital (Works).