Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Himachal Pradesh Tender by Himachal Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (hpscsc) (GEM/2025/B/6103008)

Tender Title: Canteen Service - Best Price on Fixed Menu Rate Model - Vegetarian
Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6103008
Issuing Authority: Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Himachal Pradesh

Scope of Work and Objectives

The objective of this tender is to procure a reliable canteen service that provides vegetarian breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages at fixed menu rates. The service provider will be responsible for catering to employees and visitors at specified locations outside building premises. The goal is to ensure quality food services that meet the dietary preferences of stakeholders while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible bidders must be registered entities with relevant certifications to provide catering services. They should have a minimum experience in the canteen/catering sector and demonstrate an ability to comply with local health and food safety regulations. Bidders must also ensure that they can deliver the required services adequately.

Technical Requirements

Bidders should adhere to stringent technical specifications which include:

• Providing vegetarian meals only, ensuring compliance with dietary standards.
• All food items must meet local health and safety regulations.
• Adequate infrastructure for food preparation and storage.
• Staffing requirements, including trained chefs and service personnel.

Financial Requirements

Tender submissions must include detailed financial proposals outlining the fixed menu rate proposal per meal. Bidders must also present their capability to meet operational costs while maintaining service quality.

Document Submission Details

Bidders are required to submit the following documents:

• Company registration details
• Relevant catering experience certificates
• Financial proposal as per the given format
• Any other certifications as warranted by local food safety norms

All submissions must be made in a prescribed format as specified in the tender documentation.

Special Provisions

This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and start-ups. They may benefit from relaxed criteria in terms of experience or other requirements to foster more competitive bidding.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation will consider both technical and financial aspects. Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Compliance with technical requirements
• Cost-effectiveness of the financial bid
• Previous experience and references

The selected bidder will be notified following a structured selection process.

Delivery Locations

The canteen service must be carried out in designated areas outside the building premises of the Departments under the purview of the Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Himachal Pradesh.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the tender, bidders are encouraged to contact the issuing authority directly. Please refer to the official channels provided in the tender documentation.