Forklift Hire for Railway Wheel Shop and DEMU Overhaul Services

This tender, issued by the Indian Railways, specifically by the Northern Railway at Charbagh Locoworkshop, Lucknow (PIN: 226005), under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8212832, seeks proposals for the "Hiring of Special Purpose Mining or Earth Moving Machines (Monthly Basis) - As Per Buyers Requirement." The core requirement is the provision of a 05 MT capacity Forklift, complete with a skilled driver and fuel, on a hiring basis. This essential equipment is required for the operation of the Wheel shop and for the Periodical Overhaul (POH) of DEMU trains at the Charbagh Workshop. The tender, dated 28-10-2026, opens for bidding on 28-10-2026 at 6:45 PM and closes on 19-11-2026 at 3:00 PM. A Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 193,400.00 is mandated for participation. This procurement falls under the purview of the Ministry of Railways, highlighting its significance to national railway operations and infrastructure maintenance.