Tender Title:

Warehousing Service for Food Grain Storage at Budgam Centre
Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6121389

Issuing Authority:

Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution

Scope of Work and Objectives:

The objective of this tender is to procure comprehensive warehousing services for the storage of food grains at the Budgam Centre. The selected service provider will be responsible for the re-hiring of Public Sector Enterprise Godowns (PEG) to facilitate the safe and efficient storage of food grains. The scope includes management services for dry and normal warehouses, including preservation, insurance, as well as watch and ward security services. Additionally, the service provider will need to ensure robust hardware and software systems are in place for effective storage management.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for bidding, the participating firms must be legally registered entities. They should demonstrate previous experience in providing warehousing services, specifically for food grains. Additionally, bidders must meet the technical and financial criteria established by the Department of Food and Public Distribution.

Technical Requirements:

Bidders must provide documented proof of their capacity to operate proper warehousing facilities that meet food safety and storage regulations. Proposed facilities should comply with standards pertinent to grain storage, handling, and distribution.

Financial Requirements:

Interested parties are expected to provide bank statements and financial records demonstrating their financial viability. All bidders must submit a detailed breakdown of costs including a lumpsum quote for the warehousing services proposed.

Document Submission Details:

All documents related to the bid must be submitted through the designated online portal as specified in the tender guidelines. It is crucial that all submissions are complete and include all required supplementary information.

Special Provisions:

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender. Provisions for startups are also included, aligning with government initiatives to support new business ventures.

Evaluation Process:

The evaluation of bids will be conducted through a comprehensive process, assessing both technical and financial components. Criteria will include compliance with technical specifications, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to meet the delivery requirements. The authority retains the right to reject any bid that does not meet the minimum requirements set forth in the tender documentation.

Delivery Locations:

The primary location for service delivery will be the Budgam Centre, where the selected vendor will manage the storage of food grains in the designated godowns.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries regarding the tender, please refer to the official contacts provided by the Department of Food and Public Distribution. Collectively, all participants must ensure they stay abreast of any updates or changes regarding the tender throughout its lifecycle.