[Hiring of 100 Ordinary Passenger Buses As per AIS 052 Bus Code and AIS 153 Or Latest BS VI OBD II Type II Diesel Engine Heavy Passenger Vehicle M3 53 plus D Seater with Standard fitments For Inter-City Operation on Kilometer Scheme Basis] open

Overview

The Department of Transport is inviting bids for the hiring of 100 ordinary passenger buses compliant with AIS 052 Bus Code and AIS 153, or the latest BS VI OBD II Type II diesel engine specifications. This tender is categorized as an open tender and follows an item rate contract format.

Scope / Work

The work involves providing 100 ordinary passenger buses for inter-city operations on a kilometer scheme basis. Bidders must ensure compliance with the specified technical standards and provide the necessary documentation as outlined in the tender documents. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at the office of the Managing Director, PUNBUS, in Chandigarh, which bidders are encouraged to attend for clarifications.

Fees & EMD

There is no tender fee for this bid. However, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹10,00,000 is required, with exemptions allowed under certain conditions. Bidders should ensure that the EMD is submitted as specified to avoid disqualification.

Key dates

• Publish Date: April 17, 2026
• Bid Submission Start Date: April 17, 2026, 03:15 PM
• Bid Submission End Date: May 8, 2026, 01:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: May 8, 2026, 02:00 PM
• Document Download Period: April 17, 2026, 03:15 PM to May 8, 2026, 01:00 PM

Bidders should be mindful of the timelines and ensure all submissions are completed within the specified periods.