Delhi Transport Department seeks bids for 3,000 e-scooters

19 Jan 2024 CW Team

The government is initiating a Public E-Scooter Sharing System to offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mobility option to residents. E-scooter sharing is integral to the city's plan to enhance public transport usage, reducing reliance on private vehicles and lowering carbon emissions.

The deadline for proposal submission is February 15, 2024, with bid openings on the same day. Bidders need to provide an earnest money deposit of Rs 4 million (~$48,216). The first and second successful bidders (L1 and L2) are required to submit performance bank guarantees of Rs 6 million (~$72,307) and Rs 4 million (~$48,216), respectively.

The project encompasses design, development, procurement, integration, implementation, operations, and maintenance. The contract spans seven years and 14 months from the agreement signing, including a 14-month project implementation period.

The project unfolds in three phases. In the initial phase, the selected bidder must deploy 50% of the e-fleet, distributed across shortlisted locations in Dwarka sub-city, within six months. Phases 2 and 3 involve deploying an additional 25% of the e-fleet at more locations.

High-speed e-scooters should have a 1,000W lithium-ion electric motor, achieving a minimum speed of 40 km/h with an 80 km range on a single charge. Low-speed e-scooters require a 250W lithium-ion motor, with a minimum speed of 25 km/h and a 40 km range on a single charge.

Eligible bidders include registered companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), authorised OEM dealers, or e-scooter fleet aggregators. Start-ups must possess a valid Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion certificate. Bidders must demonstrate a positive net worth as of March 31, 2023.

This marks the second invitation for bids for electric scooters in Dwarka. In September, the government sought bids for deploying 3,000 e-scooters to enhance last-mile connectivity. Recent data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways indicates a significant surge in EV sales in India, reaching a record 1.53 million units in 2023, a 50% YoY increase from the million units sold in 2022.

The Delhi Transport Department has issued a request for proposals, seeking service providers to deploy 1,000 high-speed and 2,000 low-speed public electric scooters in Dwarka sub-city. The aim is to address last-mile connectivity issues in public transport. The government is initiating a Public E-Scooter Sharing System to offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mobility option to residents. E-scooter sharing is integral to the city's plan to enhance public transport usage, reducing reliance on private vehicles and lowering carbon emissions. The deadline for proposal submission is February 15, 2024, with bid openings on the same day. Bidders need to provide an earnest money deposit of Rs 4 million (~$48,216). The first and second successful bidders (L1 and L2) are required to submit performance bank guarantees of Rs 6 million (~$72,307) and Rs 4 million (~$48,216), respectively. The project encompasses design, development, procurement, integration, implementation, operations, and maintenance. The contract spans seven years and 14 months from the agreement signing, including a 14-month project implementation period. The project unfolds in three phases. In the initial phase, the selected bidder must deploy 50% of the e-fleet, distributed across shortlisted locations in Dwarka sub-city, within six months. Phases 2 and 3 involve deploying an additional 25% of the e-fleet at more locations. High-speed e-scooters should have a 1,000W lithium-ion electric motor, achieving a minimum speed of 40 km/h with an 80 km range on a single charge. Low-speed e-scooters require a 250W lithium-ion motor, with a minimum speed of 25 km/h and a 40 km range on a single charge. Eligible bidders include registered companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), authorised OEM dealers, or e-scooter fleet aggregators. Start-ups must possess a valid Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion certificate. Bidders must demonstrate a positive net worth as of March 31, 2023. This marks the second invitation for bids for electric scooters in Dwarka. In September, the government sought bids for deploying 3,000 e-scooters to enhance last-mile connectivity. Recent data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways indicates a significant surge in EV sales in India, reaching a record 1.53 million units in 2023, a 50% YoY increase from the million units sold in 2022.

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