# Should we renew, renegotiate or retender transport?

**Short answer:** Depends on service, terms and how much the scope changed.

**Renew** when service and cost are right and changes are small. **Renegotiate** when the service is good but terms or scope need updating. **Retender** when service problems repeat or the scope has changed a lot; a retender can include the current vendor. Watch the switching cost and handover risk.

- Source page: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/renew-renegotiate-or-retender/
- Answered by: Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels
- Last checked: 1 November 2026
- Book or ask: call or WhatsApp +91 99745 30788 (24/7)

## Key facts: renew or retender

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Renew | Good service, fair cost |
| Renegotiate | Terms or scope need updating |
| Retender | Repeated problems or big scope change |
| Retender includes | The current vendor, if you wish |

## What is the risk in switching?

The first week: pickup points, rosters and gate rules. A pilot route and planned handover reduce it.

## Where can I read the full guide?

This answer is part of our decision guide Renewing a transport contract (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/corporate-transport-guides/renewing-a-transport-contract.html), written for HR heads, admin, finance and purchase managers. The guide has an executive summary, tables, checklists and the questions to ask a vendor. Related questions from the same guide:

- How should a company prepare for a transport contract renewal? (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/prepare-for-transport-contract-renewal/)
- How are rates handled at contract renewal? (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/rates-at-contract-renewal/)
- Can an SLA be added at renewal? (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/add-an-sla-at-renewal/)
- How do we change transport vendor at renewal? (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/change-vendor-at-renewal/)

## Follow-up questions

**Do you respond to retenders?** Yes, with documents and a proposal.

**Price-only negotiation?** Keep service terms in the talks too.

**Take over mid-year?** Yes, with a planned handover.

## About this answer

Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels is a GST- and MSME-registered taxi and car rental company in business since 2018, rated 4.9 on Google. Branch: Hansalpur Circle, Becharaji, near the SMG (Maruti Suzuki) plant, Gujarat 384210. Head office: B-50, First Floor, Jay Bhanu Society, Gate No. 2, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad 380061. Open 24/7 on +91 99745 30788. Not connected with other businesses of the same name elsewhere in India.

Sources: Owner-confirmed company facts (9 October 2026 questionnaires; 24 October 2026 packages; 30 October 2026 shift transport facts). · The decision guide Renewing a transport contract (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/corporate-transport-guides/renewing-a-transport-contract.html). · Terms and conditions (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/terms-and-conditions.html): published rates and terms.