Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Catering Services Tender Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh 2026 - Vegetarian Event-Based Meals & 25% Quantity Flexibility

Tender Overview

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in JABALPUR, MADHYA PRADESH seeks vegetarian catering services for event-based meals, including Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks/High Tea, and Dinner. Estimated value: ₹8,00,000. The scope covers multiple daily meals with a single vendor responsible for a complete buffet setup. Unique ATC clauses mandate adherence to school menu cycles and mandatory hygiene standards. A key differentiator is the ability to adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at issuance and post-issuance. This procurement targets reputable caterers capable of meeting daily service during school events and ensuring consistent quality across meals.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Meal categories: Breakfast (Veg), Lunch (Veg), Snacks/High Tea (Veg), Dinner (Veg) with regular buffet.
• Service expectations: fresh milk, fruit, jam, butter, eggs where applicable; juice and water bottles; milk products to be provided according to the daily menu.
• Hygiene and service: strict cleaniof and sanitation; utensils, crockery, and kitchen area sanitation managed by the vendor; waste management and proper disposal to be handled on-site.
• Operational norms: morning, afternoon, and evening meal service per the school’s standard menus; provisions for ensuring supply continuity during events; adherence to daily menu plans and substitutions as approved by the organization.
• Quality control: food safety and quality checks prior to service; contingency plans for last-minute requisitions; compliance with vendor’s own certification and hygiene practices.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity and duration flexibility: contract quantity or duration may change up to 25% at contract issue and thereafter within the same limit.
• EMD details: not disclosed in available terms; bidders should confirm at bid stage.
• Documentation and eligibility: bidders must demonstrate capability to deliver vegetarian meals across breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner; adherence to hygiene norms and daily menu execution.
• Delivery expectations: meals to be served on event days as per the school calendar; timely setup and cleanup post-event; compliance with school restaurant and kitchen norms.
• Compliance and penalties: standard procurement penalties for interruptions in service or non-conformance; ensure continuity and quality across events.