Comprehensive Sand Supply and Sanding Equipment Maintenance for Indian Railways Locomotives

This tender, under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8152860, issued by the Indian Railways, specifically the South Coast Railway organization and the Office of the Principal Chief Electrical Engineer in Visakhapatnam (Pin Code 530004), concerns a critical and comprehensive service requirement for the maintenance and operation of sanding equipment in both electric and diesel locomotives. The Ministry of Railways is the overseeing authority. The tender encompasses the supply and filling of screened and dry river sand, strictly adhering to RDSO Specification No. AAR M-916-51. This sand must be meticulously packed in 10 Kg waterproof bags. The services are required round-the-clock at multiple strategic locations including VZM, and at the pooling points OEC DYD Steam shed, VSKP, SCMN, and also at PSA and IPM. Furthermore, the tender includes the vital aspect of repair and maintenance of the sanding equipment for both electric and diesel locomotives, also on a 24/7 basis, at the DYD, SCMN, VZM, and PSA depots. This tender is open for bidding from 13-10-2026 at 5:49 PM and will close on 03-11-2026 at 6:00 PM.