Tender for handling and transportation of custom milled rice (CMR) from source districts to recipient districts via rail rake. Bidders must submit bids online by August 24, 2026, 9:00 AM. Technical bids open on August 24, 2026, 11:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, 3:30 PM. Bidders need to have financial capability of at least Rs. 50 lakhs and experience in rake handling or transportation with an average annual turnover of Rs. 1 crore in the last three financial years. A minimum of 5 heavy vehicles with GPS tracking are required. Tender fee is **** deposit is 5% of the estimated contract value.
The last date and time for online submission of completed tender documents is August 24, 2026, up to 9:00 AM.
Payment will be made by OSC on submission of bills, in triplicate, duly supported by consignee receipts or work certificates. Bills should be submitted not later than two months from the contract expiry. Payment is normally made within 30 days of submission of complete bills.
Tenders will be assessed on a least cost based selection (LCBS) system. The financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened, and the L1 bidder will be the preferred bidder.
Bidders must have a financial capability certificate of at least Rs. 50 lakhs from a nationalized or scheduled bank. They must also have experience in rake handling or transportation with an average annual turnover of Rs. 1 crore in the preceding three financial years. A minimum of 5 heavy vehicles with GPS enabled vehicle location tracking devices are required.
Liquidated damages may be levied for delay at Rs. 100 per day per quintal or part thereof, not exceeding 50% of the contract value. For transit shortage beyond 0. 17%, the contractor is liable to pay at twice the average acquisition cost.
Bidders may be disqualified if they have a commercial interest in custom milling for OSC, have been blacklisted, convicted by a court, or had their contract terminated by OSC in the past. Failure to submit required documents will also lead to rejection.