Salem Steel Plant Outsourcing of Kitchen & Dining Service Tender 2025 Tamil Nadu

Tender Overview

Salem Steel Plant, part of Steel Authority of India Limited, invites bids for the outsourcing of kitchen and dining service. The scope centers on providing comprehensive kitchen and canteen services at the Salem Steel Plant facility in Tamil Nadu. The tender emphasizes contractor registration with the plant’s contract cell, an EMD of ₹5,000 (with online transfer options) and a 3% security deposit of the contract value. A volume/term adjustment clause allows a ±25% change pre- and post-contract award. The bid process requires strict separation of technical and price proposals, with emphasis on compliance with scope and registration prerequisites. This procurement highlights mandatory price quotation nets and registration-based eligibility, aimed at experienced food service providers familiar with government or large-scale industrial canteens.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: Outsourced kitchen & dining service; no explicit product or equipment specs listed.
• Financials: EMD ₹5,000; security deposit: 3% of contract value.
• Contracting rules: Quantity/duration adjustments up to 25%; revised terms accepted post-award.
• Compliance: Read and adhere to the enclosed Scope of Work, General Conditions, and price bid format; price must be quoted excluding price in techno-commercial bid.
• Vendor eligibility: Only contractors registered with the Salem Steel Plant Contract Cell in the appropriate category/class will be considered; new vendors must contact the specified emails for registration.
• EMD payment methods: online transfer (NEFT/RTGS/SWIFT) or demand draft/bank guarantee from a scheduled bank.
• MS/MSE exemptions: MSEs may be exempt from EMD under existing policy with specific documentation.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹5,000 required; alternative payment methods accepted as listed.
• Security Deposit: 3% of contract value.
• Registration: Vendors must be registered with Salem Steel Plant Contract Cell; new vendors should contact [email protected] or [email protected].
• ATC clauses: Abide by the 25% variation clause for quantity/duration and accept revised terms.
• Documentation: Submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, and technical bid documents; ensure price bid is separate from techno-commercial bid.
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; ensure compliance with standard SAIL payment policies and scope of work.
• Warranty/penalties: Not specified; follow General Conditions of Contract attached to the scope.
• Special exemptions: MSMEs may be exempt from EMD under policy, with required MSME registrations and NSIC or SSI certificates where applicable.