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AI summary

This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Overview

This tender, issued by the Ministry of Railways under the World Bank Tenders, invites bids for the procurement and maintenance of 2856 air-conditioned Vande Metro cars, along with the establishment of two new maintenance depots in Mumbai. The tender is categorized as an open tender, allowing participation from various bidders.

Scope / Work

The work involves:

Procurement cum maintenance of 2856 cars in configurations of 12/15/18-Car Air-Conditioned Vande Metro (Suburban) Broad Gauge Rakes.
Comprehensive maintenance for 35 years.
Setting up of two new maintenance depots under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-III and MUTP-3A).

Bidders should ensure compliance with the technical specifications and requirements outlined in the bid documents.

Fees & EMD

Tender Fee: Nil (0.00)
EMD: ₹500,000,000 (50,00,00,000) payable to Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited, located in Mumbai. No exemptions are allowed for the EMD.

Bidders must ensure timely payment of the EMD as specified to qualify for the bidding process.

Key Dates

Published Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM
Document Download Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM
Document Download End Date: 03-Aug-2026 02:30 PM
Clarification Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM
Clarification End Date: 13-Nov-2025 03:00 PM
Bid Submission Start Date: 19-Jul-2026 12:00 PM
Bid Submission End Date: 03-Aug-2026 02:30 PM
Bid Opening Date: 03-Aug-2026 03:00 PM

Bidders should be mindful of these critical dates to ensure all submissions and clarifications are completed on time.

AI insights

Risk factors

High EMD amount
Long bid validity period (180 days)
Tight timelines for bid submission
No exemptions for EMD

How good is this tender for you?

Business suitability analysis

Tender for air-conditioned metro cars and maintenance depots in Mumbai.

Plain-language analysis covering money, competition, paperwork, timeline and who this tender realistically suits.

Heavy money commitment
Long money lock-in
Tough for small businesses
Not ideal for startups
Multi-year execution
Long execution period
Niche expertise needed
Open to various bidders

3.3

/ 10

Opportunity score

Small business friendliness 4.0/10 Moderate

Startup suitability 3.0/10 High

Money commitment 8.0/10 High

Money lock-in 8.0/10 High

Execution difficulty 7.0/10 High

Paperwork load 4.0/10 Moderate

Expected competition 6.0/10 Moderate

Expertise needed 7.0/10 High

Timeline pressure 4.0/10 Moderate

Bigger shape means a better fit for the bidder

MSME-friendly4.0
Startup-friendly3.0
Low competition4.0
Light on money2.0
Easy to execute3.0
Light paperwork6.0

What this tender is really about

This tender involves procuring and maintaining 2856 air-conditioned metro cars for 35 years. It also includes setting up two new maintenance depots. Bidders should be prepared for a significant financial commitment and a long execution timeline.

What you gain if you win

Long-term maintenance contract for 35 years.
Large-scale procurement of metro cars.
Potential for future contracts in urban transport.

What could trip you up

High upfront security deposit (EMD).
Long bid validity period of 180 days.
Complex execution with multiple sites.

Who is this tender best suited for?

Recommended for

Established transport contractors
Large-scale equipment suppliers
Companies with maintenance expertise

May struggle with this

First-time bidders
Small businesses without capital
New startups in transport sector

Money side, in plain words

Upfront fees: There is no tender fee, but a large EMD is required.
Security deposit (EMD): The EMD of ₹500,000,000 is a significant upfront cost.
Money you must set aside: Funds will be tied up for the duration of the bid validity.
Payment timing: Watch for potential delays in payment during the contract.

What it takes to deliver

Kind of work: This is a supply and maintenance contract.
How long it takes: The work will take about 7.5 years.
Skills you'll need: You will need expertise in metro car maintenance and operations.
Where the work happens: The work will be based in Mumbai.
Paperwork: Expect a moderate amount of paperwork for the bid.

Competition: who else might bid?

How open it is: This is an open tender.
Likely crowd: Expect a moderate number of bidders due to high value.
What helps you win: Experience in large-scale transport projects will be beneficial.

Practical things to think about

Prepare for a long-term commitment with maintenance responsibilities.
Ensure you have the financial capacity to handle the EMD.
Consider forming partnerships with experienced firms for better chances.

Hidden challenges & gotchas

The high EMD may deter smaller bidders.
The long bid validity could lead to changes in market conditions.
Complexity in managing multiple maintenance depots.

In one paragraph

Tender for metro cars and maintenance in Mumbai.

Who should bid: Bidders with experience in large transport projects should consider this.
Who should probably skip: Small businesses with limited capital may want to avoid this tender.

AI-generated analysis based on structured tender metadata, financial figures, execution timelines, and procurement complexity factors. Actual eligibility, competition, and execution requirements may vary depending on the tender clauses and the evaluating department's criteria. Always read the official tender document before bidding.

Financials

Tender value	Undisclosed
EMD amount	₹50,00,00,000 — payable to Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited at Mumbai
Tender fee	₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil

Payment mode Offline

Timeline

Publish date	6 Sept 2025
Bid end	3 Aug 2026
Opening date	3 Aug 2026

Critical dates

From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).

Bid Opening Date	03-Aug-2026 03:00 PM
Bid Submission End Date	03-Aug-2026 02:30 PM
Bid Submission Start Date	19-Jul-2026 12:00 PM
Clarification End Date	13-Nov-2025 03:00 PM
Clarification Start Date	06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM
Document Download / Sale End Date	03-Aug-2026 02:30 PM
Document Download / Sale Start Date	06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM
Published Date	06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM

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Corrigenda

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Addendum and Corrigendum No.9

Type BOQ

Published Corrigendum Details Date : 17-May-2026 04:05 PM [Tender information] Organisation Chain : Ministry of Railways - World Bank Tenders||Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited Tender ID : 2025_MRVC_873534_1 Tender Ref No : MRVC/G/IIIA/RS/101/R1 Tender Title : MRVC/G/IIIA/RS/101/R1 Corrigendum Type : BOQ [Corrigendum Document and BOQ List]

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Addendum and Corrigendum No.12

Type Date

Published Corrigendum Details Date : 17-May-2026 04:05 PM [Tender information] Organisation Chain : Ministry of Railways - World Bank Tenders||Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited Tender ID : 2025_MRVC_873534_1 Tender Ref No : MRVC/G/IIIA/RS/101/R1 Tender Title : MRVC/G/IIIA/RS/101/R1 Corrigendum Type : Date [Corrigendum:5] Corrigendum title: Addendum and Corrigendum No.12 Description: Extension of start date of Bid submission, Closing date/time for Submission of bid (Bid Due Date) and Opening date/time of E-bid Published: 16-May-2026 10:44 PM Document: AC12.pdf Size (KB): 123.0 Publish Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 03-Aug-2026 03:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 03-Aug-2026 02:30 PM Clarification Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Clarification End Date: 13-Nov-2025 03:00 PM Bid Submission Start Date: 19-Jul-2026 12:00 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 03-Aug-2026 02:30 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 06-Oct-2025 11:00 AM [Critical Dates] [Corrigendum:4] Publish Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 02-Jun-2026 03:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 02-Jun-2026 02:30 PM Clarification Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Clarification End Date: 13-Nov-2025 03:00 PM Bid Submission Start Date: 18-May-2026 12:00 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 02-Jun-2026 02:30 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 06-Oct-2025 11:00 AM [Critical Dates] [Corrigendum:3] Publish Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 15-May-2026 03:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 15-May-2026 02:30 PM Clarification Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Clarification End Date: 13-Nov-2025 03:00 PM Bid Submission Start Date: 30-Apr-2026 12:00 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 15-May-2026 02:30 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 06-Oct-2025 11:00 AM [Critical Dates] [Corrigendum:2] Publish Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 16-Apr-2026 03:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 16-Apr-2026 02:30 PM Clarification Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Clarification End Date: 13-Nov-2025 03:00 PM Bid Submission Start Date: 02-Apr-2026 12:00 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 16-Apr-2026 02:30 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 06-Oct-2025 11:00 AM [Critical Dates] [Corrigendum:1] Publish Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 27-Feb-2026 03:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 27-Feb-2026 02:30 PM Clarification Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Clarification End Date: 13-Nov-2025 03:00 PM Bid Submission Start Date: 13-Feb-2026 12:00 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 27-Feb-2026 02:30 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 06-Oct-2025 11:00 AM [Critical Dates] [Details Before Corrigendum] Publish Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 22-Dec-2025 03:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 22-Dec-2025 02:30 PM Clarification Start Date: 06-Sep-2025 06:30 PM │ Clarification End Date: 13-Nov-2025 03:00 PM Bid Submission Start Date: 08-Dec-2025 12:00 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 22-Dec-2025 02:30 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 06-Oct-2025 11:00 AM [Critical Dates]

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Addendum and Corrigendum No.11

Type Other

Published Corrigendum Details Date : 17-May-2026 04:05 PM [Tender information] Organisation Chain : Ministry of Railways - World Bank Tenders||Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited Tender ID : 2025_MRVC_873534_1 Tender Ref No : MRVC/G/IIIA/RS/101/R1 Tender Title : MRVC/G/IIIA/RS/101/R1 Corrigendum Type : Other [Corrigendum Document Details]

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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location	Mumbai Suburban
Category	Electrical Goods/Equipment
Period of work	2737 days
Bid validity	180 days
Sub category	Railway Rolling Stock
Contract type	Tender
Pincode	400020
Pre-bid meeting	06-Oct-2025 11:00 AM — MRVC Office Churchgate Mumbai
Bid opening place	MRVC Office Churchgate Mumbai
NDA / pre-qualification	As per Bid Document

Procurement cum Maintenance of 2856 Cars in configuration of 12/15/18-Car Air-Conditioned Vande Metro (Suburban) Broad Gauge Rakes with comprehensive maintenance for 35 years including setting up of 2 New Maintenance Depots under MUTP-III and MUTP-3A

Tender basics

Tender type	Open Tender
Form of contract	Item Rate
Tender category	Goods
No. of covers	2
Organisation chain	Ministry of Railways - World Bank Tenders\|\|Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited
Source portal	eprocure.gov.in

Covers (bid packets)

What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.

Cover no.	Cover type	Description	Document type
1	Fee/PreQual/Technical	FORM-IA Letter for Technical Bid as mentioned in Bidding Documents	.pdf
—	—	Scan copy of Bid Security as mentioned in Bidding Documents	.pdf
—	—	Scan copy of Power of Attorney and affidavit regarding correctness as mentioned in Bidding Document	.pdf
—	—	Form-II to Form-XIV, Annexure-I to VIII and any other documents as mentioned in Bidding Documents	.pdf
2	Finance	Bill of Quantity and Rates	.xls
—	—	FORM-IB Letter for Price Bid as mentioned in Bidding Document	.pdf

Authority details

Inviting authority	General Manager (Rolling Stock)
Address	MRVC 2nd Floor, Churchgate Station Building, Mumbai-400 020, INDIA
Payment instruments	Offline (Direct Credit) , Offline (Demand Draft) , Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (FDR) , Offline (ECS) , Offline (NEFT) , Offline (Bank Guarantee)

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