[Procurement, Supply, Operation and Maintenance of 220 AC Low Floor (7Mtr 70Nos and 5Mtr 150Nos) Electric buses and Development of Allied Electric and Civil Infrastructure on Gross Cost Contracting for First and Last Mile Connectivity to CMRL ] 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 220 AC low-floor electric buses, along with the development of allied electric and civil infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance first and last-mile connectivity to the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).
Scope / Work
The successful bidder will be responsible for the following:
- Procurement, supply, operation, and maintenance of 220 AC low-floor electric buses (70 units of 7 meters and 150 units of 5 meters).
- Development of necessary electric and civil infrastructure under a gross cost contracting model.
- The work is categorized under Operations & Maintenance Contract.
- Bidders must refer to the Request for Proposal (RfP) for detailed pre-qualification requirements.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee applicable for this bid.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): The EMD is set at ₹11,000,000 (1.1 Crore). No exemptions are allowed for this fee.
- Payment for the EMD must be made online through SBI Bank.
Key dates
- Tender Published: 28-Feb-2026 at 04:00 PM
- Bid Submission Start: 06-Apr-2026 at 12:00 PM
- Bid Submission End: 28-Apr-2026 at 04:00 PM
- Bid Opening: 28-Apr-2026 at 04:30 PM
- Pre-Bid Meeting: Scheduled for 17-Mar-2026 at 04:00 PM at the Metropolitan Transport Corporation Chennai Limited, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
Bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents and prepare their submissions in accordance with the guidelines provided. Ensure compliance with all requirements to avoid disqualification.
AI insights
Risk factors
- high EMD amount
- 180 days bid validity
- tight submission timeline
- no tender fee exemption
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹1,10,00,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Online
Timeline
| Publish date | 28-Feb-2026 04:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 28-Apr-2026 04:00 PM |
| Opening date | 28-Apr-2026 04:30 PM |
Documents available from 28-Feb-2026 04:00 PM to 28-Apr-2026 04:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_803296.xls | 324.5 KB | XLS | |
| DtExtn.pdf | 341.81 KB | ||
| FLMCDtExtn.pdf | 360.49 KB | ||
| DCAFLMC.pdf | 3.97 MB |
Corrigenda
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Date Extension II
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| DtExtn.pdf | 341.81 | ||
| FLMCDtExtn.pdf | 360.49 |
Draft Concssion Agreement
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAFLMC.pdf | 4068.08 |
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 | Managing Director, MTC Chennai Ltd. |
| Payment instruments | Online |
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