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Custom Bid for Services - Outsourcing of parcel handling activities (Loading/ Unloading of Parcel/L
Ministry of Railways in India is inviting bids for “Custom Bid for Services - Outsourcing of parcel handling activities (Loading/ Unloading of Parcel/L”. Bids close on 13 October 2026, 16:00 IST. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8053164. Who can bid: At least 3 years of past experience in similar services for a central or state government body or public sector unit; Completed similar services in the last three years meeting one of three value thresholds. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Three-year contract to load and unload parcels and luggage at Varanasi railway station, for firms with similar railway or government service experience
Northern Railway, Lucknow Division, is outsourcing parcel and luggage loading and unloading at Varanasi railway station. The work is a lump-sum service contract for 3 years, with an estimated value of 55580233 INR including all taxes. The reporting office is the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, DRM Office, Hazaratganj, Lucknow.
Who can win it
- At least 3 years of past experience in similar services for a central or state government body or public sector unit
- Completed similar services in the last three years meeting one of three value thresholds
- Current solvency certificate from the bidder's bank for at least 5% of the indicated reserve price
Key facts
- Contract period
- 3 years
- How bids are judged
- Total value wise evaluation, with MSE purchase preference up to L1+15%
- Published
- 21 Sep 2026
- Reference
- GEM/2026/B/8053164
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