On-Board Housekeeping Services (OBHS) for 12 South Coast Railway Trains: Manpower, Tools, Consumables, Uniforms, and PPE Supply

This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8086756, is issued by the Indian Railways, specifically by the Office of the Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer of the South Coast Railway. Dated 29-09-2026, the bid is open for submission from 29-09-2026 at 11:17 AM until 21-10-2026 at 2:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 965,410 is required. This is a custom bid for services encompassing five distinct schedules. Schedule A pertains to the supply of manpower for the Operation of Bed Roll and Housekeeping Services (OBHS) in 12 trains based at Tirupati (TPTY), as detailed in the scope of work, and includes provisions for EPF, ESI, Bonus, and GST. Schedule B focuses on the provision of tools and implements, also as per the scope of work, and includes GST. Schedule C requires consumables for OBHS activities, with GST applicable. Schedule D covers miscellaneous items necessary for the OBHS operations, including GST. Finally, Schedule E addresses the cost of uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) required for the services, as outlined in the scope of work, and includes GST. All these services fall under the purview of the Ministry of Railways.