Hiring of Specialized Ladder-Equipped Vehicles for Chennai Street Light Maintenance in Zone V

This tender, identified by reference number E.L.D.C No. SMII/P10/3414/ 2026, is an open tender for Works issued by the Corporation of Chennai, a State Government and UT organization. The primary objective of this tender is the hiring of specialized vehicles equipped with various types of ladders for the essential maintenance of street lights within Zone V of Chennai. Specifically, the scope of work involves the provision of self-propelled vehicles fitted with two 7-meter aluminum ladders, two 7-meter working height hydraulic ladders, and three 12-meter working height hydraulic ladders. Crucially, the successful bidder will be responsible for the complete provision and upkeep of these vehicles, including the deployment of a driver and cleaner, and covering all associated costs such as fuel, oil, salaries, bata, insurance, and any other applicable charges, for a period of 365 days. The estimated tender value is ₹1,05,81,916, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,05,820. The tender documents will be available for download from September 19, 2026, 05:00 PM, and the submission deadline for bids is October 7, 2026, 02:15 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for October 7, 2026, 03:15 PM. Bids will be submitted through a two-cover system.