Kumbakonam Crowd Clearance Bus Hire Services for TNSTC

This tender seeks proposals for the engagement of buses, complete with drivers, on a hire basis from private operators. The primary objective of this service is to facilitate crowd clearance for the Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Kumbakonam, during periods of high demand. These periods include weekends, festival days, full moon days, new moon days, and other similar occasions requiring increased transport capacity. The contract duration is for 365 days, with an estimated tender value of ₹9,00,00,000. Bidders are required to submit their bids through an open tender process, with a two-cover system in place. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at ₹9,00,000, with exemptions permitted through a Bank Guarantee or other stipulated means. All bids must be submitted online by the Bid Submission End Date of October 26, 2026, 11:00 AM, with Bid Opening scheduled for October 26, 2026, 04:00 PM. Document downloads are available from October 8, 2026, 11:35 AM to October 26, 2026, 11:00 AM. The tender is being issued by the Managing Director of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, located at No 27 New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam. Key submission requirements for Cover 1 include GSTIN and SAC code details, EPF and ESIC registration numbers, PAN and latest IT returns indicating turnover, EMD payment details or exemption bond, income tax statements for the last three years, audited accounts for three financial years, and copies of RC books with valid FC and tax. Cover 2 will contain the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).