Comprehensive Crew Welfare and Catering Services for Indian Railways

This tender, originating from the Indian Railways, specifically the East Central Railway under the Ministry of Railways, presents a significant opportunity for service providers. Identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8067084, this procurement is being managed by the Office of the Sr.DEEGDRM at Dhanbad (pin-826001) and the Electrical Department Zonal Office, Hajipur. The tender window opens on 22nd September 2026 at 12:54 PM and closes on 13th October 2026 at 1:00 PM. A substantial Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 228,300.0 is required. The core of this tender, categorized as "Custom Bid for Services," encompasses a comprehensive package of facility management and crew welfare services. This includes the complete management and cooking of food for crews, meticulous caretaking and cleaning, essential gardening, the supply of newspapers and magazines, professional laundry services, the provision of subsidized meals, and the supply of commercial gas. Crucially, these services are required for a duration of 1096 days. Furthermore, the tender also specifically addresses the cost of raw materials for an estimated 107,408 subsidized meals to crews over the same 1096-day period at the PTRU RR location. This detailed offering underscores a commitment to ensuring the well-being and operational efficiency of railway crews through a multifaceted and long-term service contract.