Secondary Education Department Uttar Pradesh Ration Kit Tender Varanasi 2026 - IS/FSSAI Standards Compliant Food Kit Procurement

Tender Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Department invites bids for a comprehensive Ration Kit procurement in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The scope includes Cereals and cereal products, Pulses, Edible oils (vanaspati, ghee, butter oil), Salt/spices/condiments compliant with Food Safety Standards (FSS Regulations, 2011) and IS specifications, and items like biscuits, tea, and coffee. Estimated contract value is ₹4,150,000 with an EMD of ₹41,500. The kit category targets school feeding programs under Q4, with bulk quantities and a framework that accommodates STC compliance. The tender emphasizes quality controls, traceability, and regulatory conformity to ensure safe, nutritionally adequate provisions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item categories: Cereals and cereal products; Pulses; Edible oils (vanaspati, ghee, butter oil); Salt, spices and condiments; Biscuits; Tea, coffee; Latest STC compliance for each category.
• Compliance: Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011; IS specifications where applicable.
• Quality & scope: Manufacturer/supplier to provide complete ration kit per school-level or block-level requirements; ensure shelf-life and storage suitability for bulk distribution; maintain batch-wise traceability.
• Delivery/quantity flexibility: Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation at contract rates; delivery period starts from last date of original delivery order; minimum additional time 30 days.
• Financials: Estimated value ₹4.15 million; EMD ₹41,500; payment terms to be aligned with contract.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: ₹41,500 as bid security; submission in line with tender terms.
• Delivery & schedule: Delivery window linked to original and extended orders with option clause; delivery duration adjustments follow (quantity increase ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, min 30 days.
• Compliance: Bidders must comply with the option clause and deliver per IS/FSS standards where specified; maintain quality and safety standards across all kit components.
• Documentation & eligibility: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations where required; technical bid documents as per terms; ensure regulatory compliance for food procurement.
• Other terms: No BOQ items reported; bidding must align with saline, salt/spices regulations, and STC standards; delivery terms and penalties to be defined in contract.