🚆 Southern Railway – GeM Bid Notice The Southern Railway, Madurai Division, has issued a GeM-based bid on 18 December 2025 inviting qualified service providers for technical maintenance support at the Milavittan (MVN) Depot, located near Tuticorin. This initiative supports ongoing infrastructure upgrades in the freight operations network. --- 🔧 Service Requirement Overview 🧰 Welding Services for Wagon Maintenance Work Title: Welding work of wagons at Milavittan (MVN) Depot Nature of Work: Deployment of skilled and unskilled manpower for wagon welding operations 👷 Manpower Deployment per Day 🔩 Skilled Welders: 3 🧑‍🔧 Unskilled Assistants: 3 ⏱️ Shift Structure: 1 Skilled Welder + 1 Assistant per shift Total coverage across multiple shifts --- 📆 Contract Duration 🗓️ Service Period: 2 years --- 💰 Financial & Bid Information 💵 Estimated Bid Value: ₹45,53,823 🏦 Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹91,080 🧾 Bid Number: GEM/2025/B/7011485 📊 Evaluation Method: Total value-wise comparison --- ⏰ Key Schedule 📢 Bid Published On: 18 December 2025 at 10:44 AM ⌛ Last Date & Time for Submission: 8 January 2026 at 11:00 AM 📄 Offer Validity: 90 days --- 🏗️ Operational Background The Milavittan yard is currently being enhanced to support double-line train operations. A dedicated wagon maintenance line is under development to improve: 🚛 Freight rake management 🔄 Operational flexibility ⚙️ Maintenance efficiency for goods services This service requirement plays a crucial role in strengthening freight handling capacity in the region. --- 📌 Important Note Interested service providers are advised to ensure compliance with GeM registration norms, manpower qualifications, and technical requirements before submitting bids. --- 🛠️ This opportunity offers a long-term engagement with Indian Railways for agencies experienced in industrial welding and rail wagon maintenance services.