Central Warehousing Corporation H&T Contractor Tender Machilipatnam Food Grains Andhra Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

Central Warehousing Corporation invites bids for appointing an H&T contractor at CW Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh 520001 to handle and transport food grains on a lumpsum basis. Estimated contract value: ₹31,307,750 with an EMD of ₹313,100. The scope includes rake handling and/or transportation as per tender terms, with a 25% scope/duration variation allowed at contract issue. The location-specific objective is to optimize movement of government food grains within the Machilipatnam circle under the Department of Food and Public Distribution.

Key differentiator: detailed pre-qualification thresholds based on prior experience in fertilizers/foodgrains logistics, and three-tier turnover/experience criteria tied to the tender value. Unique clause: extension of tender validity by up to 30 days at regional discretion upon written consent of technically qualified bidders.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Experience criteria: minimum three similar works (40% of tender value), or two works (50%), or one work (80%) of the advertised tender value in recent five years. Example figures: at least ₹12,5,23,100 for 40% tier; ₹15,6,53,875 for 50% tier; ₹25,0,46,200 for 80% tier.
• Turnover criteria: average turnover not less than ₹93,92,325 over three preceding financial years (minimum 30% of estimated annual value).
• EMD/alternative: Non-MSE bidders submit ₹3,13,100 EMD; MSEs may upload valid UDYAM certificate with Bid Security Declaration as per Appendix 14.
• Eligibility docs: mandatory minimum eligibility criteria documents must be submitted; non-submission leads to bid rejection.
• Bid variations: contract quantity/duration can be adjusted up to 25% at issue, with consents post-issue.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹3,13,100 for non-MSE bidders; MSEs may rely on UDYAM certificate and Bid Security Declaration.
• Experience: three similar projects valued at 40% of tender value (₹12.5M approx) or two at 50% (₹15.65M) or one at 80% (₹25M) within five years.
• Turnover: average ₹93.92M over three preceding years; not less than 30% of estimated annual value.
• Delivery/extension: tender validity can extend by up to 30 days with consent of technically qualified bidders.
• Documentation: mandatory documents per prequalification criteria; missing items result in rejection.
• Variation clause: lumpsum scope may increase up to 25% with consent; overall value adjusted accordingly.