Tender Title: Cook House Cum Dining Hall (CHDH)
Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6167007
Issuing Authority: Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence

The Cook House Cum Dining Hall (CHDH) tender focuses on the establishment, operation, and maintenance of facilities that support dining services primarily for military personnel. The objective of this tender is to ensure the provision of excellent in-house catering services while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, service quality, and efficiency.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The scope of work for this project includes the design, construction, and management of a fully functional cook house and dining hall. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to establish a dining facility that can accommodate a substantial number of service personnel. The objectives include:

• Efficiently serving meals to troops, ensuring nutritional balance and variety.
• Maintaining a clean and safe dining environment.
• Adhering to required military standards for food service operations.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in this tender, vendors must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• The applicant must be a legally registered entity with appropriate licenses to operate in the catering sector.
• Experience in managing similar facilities or services for at least three years.
• Demonstrated financial capability to undertake a project of this scale.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Capacity to handle large volumes of food serving and waste management.
• Implementation of quality control measures within the operations.

Financial Requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of financial stability, including:

• Annual revenue statements for the past three years.
• Complete financial breakdowns outlining anticipated costs and pricing structure.

Document Submission Details

Documents must be submitted electronically through the designated portal. A complete proposal will include:

• Company profile detailing experience and capabilities.
• Technical proposal outlining your operational approach.
• Financial proposal detailing itemized costs and pricing strategies.

Special Provisions

There are specific provisions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, which include:

• Reduced processing fees.
• Assistance in understanding and completing the bidding process.

Evaluation Process

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

• Technical competence: Adherence to the technical specifications and operational strategies.
• Financial viability: Competitive pricing versus value offered.
• Experience: Prior experience in relevant contracts and managing acute culinary environments.

Delivery Locations

The dining facilities will primarily service military camps and installations as designated by the Department of Military Affairs, ensuring the facilities are strategically located for easy access by military personnel.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or clarifications related to the tender, please refer to the official communication channels provided by the Department of Military Affairs. Specific contact details will be made available once the tender document submission phase begins.