Railway Wagon Transshipment, Parcel Handling, and Emergency Labour Services

This tender invitation, issued by the Ministry of Railways, specifically by Western Railway, through its DRM Office located in Ratlam (457001DRM OFFICE DO BATTICHORAHA RATLAM-457001), under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8219719, solicits bids for a comprehensive range of specialized services crucial to railway operations. The bidding period commences on 30-10-2026 at 12:16 PM and concludes on 21-11-2026 at 1:00 PM. The core of this tender encompasses three distinct but interconnected service categories under Item Category "Custom Bid for Services - Group No 113". Firstly, it requires expertise in the transshipment of goods from sick and damaged wagons, a critical process that involves transferring cargo directly between wagons or onto the ground, and vice-versa, regardless of the time elapsed. Secondly, the tender seeks provision for the loading and unloading of parcels and luggage into and from brake vans of all passenger and mixed trains, as well as into and from parcel trains, covering all associated works for goods booked to and from these services. Thirdly, the tender calls for the supply of essential labour during emergencies such as accidents or line breaches, with rates to be quoted per labourer. Finally, it includes services for load reduction and adjustment, with pricing specified per 100 quintals. This multifaceted tender offers a significant opportunity for service providers to contribute to the efficient and safe functioning of Indian Railways.