Comprehensive Running Room and Kitchen Management Services in Budgam

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**Tender Description: Comprehensive Running Room and Kitchen Management Services for Northern Railway, Budgam** This tender, issued by the Indian Railways through the Ministry of Railways and specifically by Northern Railway, seeks proposals for a comprehensive two-year contract (730 days) for the operation and management of the Running Room and Kitchen facilities at Budgam. The contract encompasses the provision of skilled manpower for daily running room and kitchen management, encompassing the cost of 20 personnel per day. This crucial service requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to all specified requirements as outlined in the scope of work. Additionally, the tender includes the provision of linen washing services, the supply of necessary cleaning consumables and machinery, and the cost of providing 65,700 subsidized vegetarian meals for running staff during their duty hours at the running rooms, inclusive of raw food material. All proposed rates must be inclusive of ESI, EPF, contractor margin, and all applicable taxes, including GST. The bid commencement date is 24-08-2026 at 3:31 PM, with the bid closing on 15-09-2026 at 3:00 PM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹245,400.0 is required to accompany all bids, referencing Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7946952. This opportunity represents a vital contract for maintaining essential services for the running staff of Northern Railway at Budgam.