Railway Locomotive Sand Supply and Repair Services

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This tender, issued by the Office of the Chief Crew Controller, Shahdol Railway Station, under the South East Central Railway, Ministry of Railways, invites sealed bids for a comprehensive sand supply and repair service. The bid, identified by GEM/2026/B/7817096 and dated July 21, 2026, will be open for submission from July 21, 2026, at 6:18 PM until August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for participation is INR 226,470. The scope of work is divided into three critical schedules: Schedule A involves the supply and filling of dry and screened river sand, suitable for the period of October to May annually, including 105,408 units of 5 Kg polythene bags (50 Micron or above) and associated labour costs, inclusive of GST. Schedule B focuses on the supply and filling of Silica Sand adhering to AAR M-916-51 specifications for eight months, from June to September annually, requiring 52,704 units of 5 Kg polythene bags (50 Micron or above) and inclusive labour costs with GST. Finally, Schedule C encompasses the essential repairing of locomotive sanders at the filling points located at SDL and BJRI, including all applicable GST. This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers to contribute to the operational efficiency of Indian Railways.