Railway Linen Management, Washing, Maintenance & Distribution Services for Bhopal Division

Work Description - NA

This tender, issued by the Ministry of Railways through the West Central Railway organisation, presents a critical opportunity for service providers in the railway sector. Identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7969443 and dated 01-09-2026, this comprehensive procurement spans a period of two years (730 days), commencing with a bid start date of 01-09-2026 at 4:06 PM and concluding on 22-09-2026 at 5:00 PM. The earnest money deposit (EMD) required is ₹10,23,600.00. The scope of work is multifaceted and includes the provision of essential services related to linen management within the Bhopal division. Specifically, this tender seeks proposals for the washing, packing, and handling of linen, including its loading and unloading from trains at RKMP and Bhopal Railway Station, and its transportation to and from laundries on an outcome basis. Furthermore, it covers the comprehensive maintenance of laundry machines at the mechanized laundry in Bhopal for the two-year duration, including GST. A key component also involves the cost for linen distribution and handling within the AC coaches of trains for the Bhopal division, excluding EPF and ESIC contributions but including GST. Finally, the tender includes the provision for EPF and ESIC employer contributions for the linen distribution work, payable on a reimbursement basis according to actual payments within stipulated ceiling limits, with GST. This represents a significant undertaking for service providers to ensure the efficient and high-quality management of linen services critical to passenger comfort and railway operations.