[Procurement, Dupply, Operation and Maintenance of 20 Double Decker Air Conditioned Electric Buses and Development of Allied Electric and Civil Infrastructure on Gross Cost Contract model] open
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This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd. has issued an open tender for the procurement, supply, operation, and maintenance of 20 double-decker air-conditioned electric buses, along with the development of associated electric and civil infrastructure. This project will be executed under a Gross Cost Contract model.
Scope / Work
Bidders are required to provide comprehensive services including the procurement, supply, operation, and maintenance of the specified buses. The work will take place at the Metropolitan Transport Corporation Chennai Limited, and the contract type is categorized as a tender. The bid validity period is set for 180 days.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee associated with this bid (0.00 INR).
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): A fixed EMD of 3,000,000 INR is required. Bidders should note that EMD exemption is not allowed.
Key Dates
- Publish Date: 14-Mar-2026
- Bid Submission Start Date: 31-Mar-2026, 12:00 PM
- Bid Submission End Date: 28-Apr-2026, 04:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 28-Apr-2026, 04:30 PM
- Pre-Bid Meeting: Scheduled for 23-Mar-2026 at 03:00 PM at the MTC office in Chennai.
Bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents and attend the pre-bid meeting to clarify any doubts before submitting their bids. The documents can be accessed via the provided links.
AI insights
Risk factors
- high EMD requirement
- 180 days bid validity
- tight submission timeline
- no tender fee
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹30,00,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Online
Timeline
| Publish date | 14-Mar-2026 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 28-Apr-2026 04:00 PM |
| Opening date | 28-Apr-2026 04:30 PM |
Documents available from 14-Mar-2026 12:00 PM to 28-Apr-2026 04:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_810972.xls | 400 KB | XLS | |
| DtExtn.pdf | 342.29 KB |
Corrigenda
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Date Extension
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| DtExtn.pdf | 342.29 |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Metropolitan Transport Corporation Chennai Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Operations & Maintenance Contract |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Item Rate |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Metropolitan Transport Corporation(Chennai) Ltd.||Purchase Section |
| Source portal | tntenders.gov.in |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | Managing Director, MTC (Ch) Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Address | Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai - 02 |
| Payment instruments | Online |
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