Gujarat Social Justice & Empowerment Department Canteen Service Tender Banaskantha 2026 - Fixed Menu, Vegetarian, 6084000 INR

Tender Overview

The opportunity is acanteen service tender issued by the Social Justice And Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, for BANASKANTHA (385001). The procurement targets a vegetarian canteen service with a fixed menu rate model offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner inside building premises for exclusive use by employees, patients, and in-house personnel. Estimated contract value is ₹6,084,000 with an EMD of ₹182,520. The structure allows a 50% up/down adjustment in contract quantity or duration, and the service provider must maintain an office within the consignee state. This is a rightsized, in-state service contract with specific payroll and compliance expectations. The SOW and ATC are accessible via file attachments, indicating formal scope and compliance requirements. Key differentiators include in-state service delivery, fixed-menu pricing, and employee/patient catering in a government setup.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service type: Canteen Service with Fixed Menu Rate Model for vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Location: BANASKANTHA, Gujarat (385001); inside building premises, exclusive for employees/patients/in-house personnel.
• Estimated contract value: ₹6,084,000; EMD: ₹182,520.
• Scope flexibility: 50% up/down adjustment in quantity or duration at issue/after contract award.
• Provider location: Office of Service Provider must be in Gujarat; documentary evidence required.
• Payment/employee welfare: Service provider pays salaries first, with subsequent reimbursement claims including PF/ESIC and bank statements.
• Compliance: Upload all certificates and documents as per bid document/ATC; no subcontracting without prior consent; joint and several liability retained by seller.
• Attachments: SOW and ATC documents referenced for detailed scope.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹182,520.
• Quantity/duration flexibility: up to 50% adjustment with consent.
• Payroll compliance: salary payments to staff prior to claims; provide PF/ESIC documentation and payroll records.
• Local presence: service provider must have an in-state office in Gujarat; documentary evidence required.
• Sub-contracting: prohibited without buyer’s prior written consent; supplier remains liable.
• Certificates: failure to upload required bid documents may lead to rejection; ATC and corrigenda apply.
• Payment terms: details to be as per ATC; salary payments and statutory compliance are mandatory.