Procurement Opportunity: Canteen Service - Best Price on Fixed Menu Rate Model - Vegetarian; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snac

Eligibility requirements include being a legally registered entity with at least three years of experience in similar services. Bidders must also demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of ₹8 Lakh over the past three years. MSEs and startups may seek exemption from certain criteria based on quality compliance.

Bidders must provide various certificates, including a financial turnover certificate, proof of past experience, hygiene and safety certifications such as FSSAI, and an undertaking confirming they are not under liquidation or bankruptcy.

To participate, bidders must register on the GeM portal, complete the necessary profile verification, and comply with all documentation and eligibility criteria specified in the tender.

Bidders are required to submit documents in PDF or Excel formats. Specific mentions will be made for required documents, such as financial breakdowns, which must be in an Excel file format.

Technical specifications mandate that meals must be strictly vegetarian, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages, all served in compliance with specified hygiene and quality standards.

Yes, food items must meet specific quality standards as prescribed by regulatory bodies like FSSAI. Bidders should ensure compliance with these standards in documentation submission.

The EMD amount required for this tender is ₹31,775. Bidders can submit this via Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, or Banker’s Cheque, and must upload proof of payment with their bid.

Yes, MSEs and startups are eligible for exemptions from experience and turnover criteria, provided they can meet the quality and technical specifications required in the tender.

Payments terms stipulate that no advance payments will be made. Payments will be processed based on the completion of services as agreed in the contract after necessary evaluations.

Evaluation will involve assessing submitted documents for credibility and adherence to requirements. A reverse auction may be conducted among the technically qualified bidders, excluding the highest-priced bid.

Yes, bidders will be notified about the evaluation results and the awarding of the contract as per the policies governing the tendering process.

Yes, tender submissions must comply with Make in India policies, promoting the utilization of locally sourced materials and services, which can be beneficial for local suppliers in the bidding process.

Bidders are permitted to seek technical clarifications for two days during the technical evaluation phase following bid submission.

Yes, the service provider must maintain an office within the state of operation to ensure efficient management and oversight of canteen services.