Department of Food and Public Distribution Tender by Food Corporation Of India (fci) (GEM/2025/B/6160413)

Tender Title: Warehousing Service for Food Grain Storage
Tender Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6160413
Issuing Authority/Department: Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution

The primary objective of this tender is to procure comprehensive warehousing services for the storage of food grains in PWS Palghar. This service will involve a lumpsum quote-based approach that includes the provision of a dry/normal warehouse fitted with essential services like preservation, insurance, watch and ward, alongside the requisite hardware and software solutions provided by the service provider. Successful bidders will ensure a high standard of food grain storage facilities, safeguarding the quality and integrity of the supplies throughout the storage duration.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The scope of work includes:

• Establishing and managing a food grain storage facility.
• Implementing preservation techniques to maintain grain quality.
• Providing insurance coverage for the stored goods.
• Ensuring comprehensive safety measures through watch and ward services.
• Incorporating required hardware and software systems to monitor and manage inventory effectively.

The ultimate goal is to enhance the efficiency and reliability of warehousing services in the region, directly impacting food security and distribution.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, bidders must:

• Be recognized legal entities with a valid registration.
• Demonstrate previous experience in warehousing services, particularly with food grains.
• Provide evidence of their capability to meet technical and financial demands outlined in the tender documentation.

Technical Requirements

Bidders should meet the following technical specifications:

• Adequate infrastructure for dry/normal storage solutions.
• Implementation of preservation techniques suited for food grain.
• Capability to provide dedicated hardware and software systems to facilitate inventory management.

Financial Requirements

Bidders are required to:

• Submit competitive financial bids along with necessary documentation to demonstrate financial stability.
• Provide a clear breakdown of costs associated with implementing warehousing services.

Document Submission Details

Bids must be submitted in a single packet, clearly detailing technical and financial proposals. All submissions should be accompanied by necessary certifications and documents demonstrating compliance with tender requirements.

Special Provisions

This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and provides certain benefits aimed at startups, ensuring inclusive opportunities in the tender process.

Evaluation Process

Proposals will be thoroughly evaluated based on:

• Compliance with eligibility and technical requirements.
• Financial competitiveness and viability of the proposed solutions.
• Proven capacity for delivering high-quality warehousing services.

Delivery Locations

The services will be rendered in PWS Palghar, and all participating bidders must be prepared to deliver and manage their solutions at this location.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, bidders may reach out to the Department of Food and Public Distribution.