Tender Notice for Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) (V2) (Defence),Dalia for Defence,Suji for Defence,Refined Wheat Flour (Mai in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, having a minimum average turnover of ₹82 Lakh over the past three years, and 3 years of relevant experience in supplying similar goods to government organizations. MSMEs and startups can be exempt from these criteria subject to conditions.

Successful bidders must submit the following documents: Experience criteria, Past performance summary, Bidder's turnover statement, OEM Authorization Certificate, and any additional documents specified in the ATC for evaluation.

To qualify for MSE exemptions, bidders must be classified as Micro or Small Enterprises under MSME definitions, and they must meet quality and technical specifications without needing to fulfill the turnover and experience criteria. Valid proof of their MSE status must be provided.

Bidders must comply with Defence Food Specifications, which detail the quality, packaging, and testing requirements. Products must be certified by accredited laboratories to prove conformity to these specifications.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for the tender is ₹1,028,980. MSME manufacturers may request exemptions from this deposit by submitting relevant documentation.

The required performance security, or ePBG, is set at 5% of the order value and must remain valid for 18 months from the date of the contract.

Yes, for this tender, a minimum of 50% local content is required to qualify as a Class 1 supplier, and 20% for Class 2. Suppliers must provide documentation proving compliance.

The evaluation will be based on the total value of bids submitted. A reverse auction may be conducted for eligible participants, with criteria focusing on the total value and technical qualifications.

Bids can be submitted electronically through the designated tender portal in the prescribed formats as outlined in the tender documents.

Notification of results will usually follow the evaluation process and will be communicated through the tender portal or via official channels.

Yes, participants may request clarifications during the 2 days allocated for technical clarifications after submission.

Yes, a test report from a Central Government Lab or NABL accredited lab is required to demonstrate that the product conforms to the specifications set forth in the tender documents.

In the case that the highest bidder is disqualified, a reverse auction will be conducted among the remaining qualified bidders. The next highest bids will be considered accordingly.

MSE vendors can benefit from exemptions regarding experience and turnover requirements and have the opportunity to participate in the bidding process with better advantages under the Public Procurement Policy.