Tender Title: Warehousing Service - Per MT Basis - Food Grain Storage

Tender Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6110554

The Department of Food and Public Distribution, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution, invites applications for tendering Warehousing Service on a per MT basis aimed primarily at food grain storage. This undertaking encompasses provisions for dry and normal warehouse operations, ensuring the comprehensive management of godowns with services such as preservation, insurance, watch and ward, and essential hardware to be supplied by the service provider.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The core objective of this tender is to establish and maintain efficient warehousing solutions for the storage of food grains. The selected vendor will be responsible for:

• Utilizing a storage facility that meets specified technical and operational standards.
• Implementing stringent quality controls and preservation methods for the stored food grains.
• Ensuring security and safeguarding the integrity of food items throughout the storage duration.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, bidders must:

• Be a registered entity with a valid operational license.
• Demonstrate prior experience in providing warehousing services, particularly related to food grains.
• Comply with relevant local regulations and standards pertaining to food storage.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for this tender include:

• Availability of adequate and suitable storage facilities.
• Implementation of temperature and humidity control measures.
• Ensure the capability to provide preservation services as per industry standards.

Financial Requirements

Financial assessments will be conducted to verify the viability and stability of bidders. Interested parties must possess:

• Proof of financial solvency.
• Evidence of previous contracts and capacity to manage significant volumes.

Document Submission Details

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the provided guidelines. Prospective bidders should ensure that all required documents are filed in the acceptable format, accompanied by any necessary supporting documentation. Non-compliance with submission guidelines will result in disqualification.

Special Provisions

The tender offers benefits for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs), along with provisions that encourage the participation of startups. These initiatives aim to promote inclusivity and stimulate local economic development through increased participation in government tenders.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation will be conducted based on:

• Compliance with eligibility criteria.
• Quality and feasibility of the proposed warehousing solutions.
• Financial proposals and cost-effectiveness.
• Past experience and performance records in related services.

Delivery Locations

Services will be expected to be delivered across designated locations as specified in the detailed tender document.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, interested bidders can refer to the official contact channels noted in the full tender documentation.

This tender seeks to enhance food security through efficient warehousing services, adhering to the best practices in logistics management. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage with this opportunity to provide innovative warehousing solutions that meet the demands of the food distribution sector.