Mini Lorry and Driver Hire for Electrical Division Kalpetta - 1 Year Contract

The Kerala State Electricity Board, through Deputy Chief Engineer Swala.L of the Electrical Circle in Kalpetta, is pleased to announce an open tender opportunity for the hiring of mini lorries. This crucial service is required for the Electrical Division Kalpetta for a period of one year. Specifically, the Kerala State Electricity Board seeks to contract mini lorries with a cubical capacity up to 5 tonnes, and a vehicle age not exceeding 15 years as of the contract expiry date. The tender, with Tender ID 2026_KSEB_870785_1 and Tender Reference Number ECK/ET/12/2026-27 dated 17-09-2026, is categorized under Services, with a focus on Transportation Works/Services. The bidding process will be conducted under an Item Rate form of contract, with a single cover system. Key dates for participation include the document download start date on 22-Sep-2026 at 11:30 AM, with the download end date on 09-Oct-2026 at 05:00 PM. Bid submission will commence on 23-Sep-2026 at 11:30 AM and conclude on 09-Oct-2026 at 05:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for 12-Oct-2026 at 11:30 AM. A fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹500 is required, with no provision for EMD exemption. The tender fee is ₹767, inclusive of GST. Prospective bidders are advised to carefully review the enclosed documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender and Bid Document, for comprehensive details on pre-qualification criteria, required documentation such as bounden agreements, nomination and declaration, registration certificates, contract carriage permits, fitness and insurance certificates, PAN cards, tax receipts, address proof, bank details, and consent letters if applicable, as well as the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The successful bidder will be engaged for a contract period of 365 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. The work location is Kalpetta, with the Pincode being 673121.