Catering Services - GEM/2025/B/6123464

The Catering Services tender, referenced as GEM/2025/B/6123464, is issued by the Panchayats and Rural Housing Department of Gujarat. This tender aims to procure a range of vegetarian catering services to facilitate various events and needs as specified in the documentation. The total quantity for this tender amounts to 21,294 units, encompassing various food items packaged per specified weight.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The procurement includes the following categories of vegetarian items:

• Cow Ghee - 500 ML
• Jaggery - 500 GM
• Dry Coconut - 250 GM
• Nagali Flour - 2 KG
• Sorghum Flour - 2 KG
• Green Gram - 750 GM

The primary objective of this tender is to ensure the availability of high-quality vegetarian catering products to support nutritional requirements in rural development initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the following eligibility criteria:

• Being a registered entity with the relevant licensing for food handling.
• Meeting any specific local or national health and safety regulations pertinent to food services.

Technical Requirements

Bidders are required to adhere to the following technical requirements:

• Provides evidence of experience in catering services.
• Must maintain high quality standards of food preparation and storage.
• Show compliance with health and safety standards as applicable.

Financial Requirements

Consistent with the financial requirements, bidders may be requested to provide:

• Proof of financial stability, including recent financial statements.
• Evidence of prior contracts similar in nature to demonstrate capability.

Document Submission Details

Interested parties are required to submit their proposals in the specified format which may include:

• Detailed quotations addressing each food item and quantity.
• Certificates of compliance with local food safety regulations and other required documentation.

Special Provisions

This tender will provide certain benefits for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startup initiatives, encouraging participation from smaller entities in an effort to promote inclusive economic development.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation process will be based on several factors:

• Price competitiveness.
• Quality and adherence to the food safety parameters.
• Bidder's experience and compliance with eligibility criteria.

Delivery Locations

Deliveries are expected to be made to designated locations within the state, as specified in the tender documentation.

Contact Information

For detailed inquiries or clarifications regarding this tender, bidders can refer to the Panchayats and Rural Housing Department of Gujarat. Further contact specifics can be obtained from the official documentation provided upon the tender's release.

For any additional information regarding terms, conditions, or submission guidelines, please review the complete tender documentation thoroughly.