Department of Food and Public Distribution Tender by Food Corporation Of India (fci) (GEM/2025/B/6120322)

Tender Title: Goods Transport Services for Food Grains
Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6120322
Issuing Authority/Department: Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution

The Goods Transport Services - Per MT - Food Grains Tender is an essential procurement aimed at enhancing logistical capabilities for the efficient transportation of food grains. This tender encompasses the provision of transport services that support the transfer of a total quantity of 14,993 MT from Abohar to Sriganganagar, Rajasthan. The goal is to ensure seamless delivery and accessibility of food grains, contributing significantly to food security and supporting public distribution systems.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to facilitate the smooth and timely movement of food grains as part of regular supply chain operations. Interested bidders are required to provide robust solutions that encompass:

• Safe transport of food grain cargo.
• Adherence to pre-defined delivery schedules.
• Compliance with relevant regulatory standards for food transport.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this tender, bidders must meet specific criteria, including:

• Registration as a legal entity capable of providing transport services.
• Proven experience in goods transport, particularly for food items.
• Compliance with all local and national regulations relevant to transport services.

Technical Requirements

Bidders will need to meet certain technical requirements, including:

• Provision of suitable vehicles such as open body Taurus trucks (16 FT) or equivalent.
• Assurance of vehicle fitness and compliance with safety regulations.
• Ability to provide real-time tracking of transported goods.

Financial Requirements

Participants must demonstrate financial capacity through:

• Submission of financial statements that reflect stability and viability.
• Ability to handle payment terms as outlined in the tender documentation.

Document Submission Details

All bids must be submitted in the specified format to the Department of Food and Public Distribution. Participating companies should prepare their proposals ensuring all required documents are complete and submitted before the stipulated deadlines.

Special Provisions

This tender appreciates the participation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups by allowing them certain benefits, including simplified registration processes and potential for priority evaluation.

Evaluation Process

Bids will be evaluated based on a structured process that considers:

• Compliance with eligibility and technical requirements.
• Financial viability.
• Quality standards of the proposed services.

Delivery Locations

The delivery route encompasses Abohar to Sriganganagar, RJ. Bidders must ensure flawless execution of logistics within this route.

Contact Information

For additional inquiries and clarifications, bidders may contact the Department of Food and Public Distribution through noted communication channels as mentioned in the tender documentation.

Please ensure that all provided information and proposals conform to the requirements set forth to guarantee comprehensive consideration during the evaluation process.