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Gujarat Education Department invites bids for duration-based, veg catering services in Mahesana, Gujarat (PIN 382165), covering Lunch, Dinner, plus provisioning of Mineral Water Jug and Water Tanker as per ATC. Estimated contract value: ₹9,97,000 with an EMD of ₹29,910. The scope targets ongoing meal service for specified periods; 25% quantity/duration flexibility is allowed via the buy-side clause, with acceptance required for revised scope. No BOQ items listed, indicating a broad service provision rather than discrete line items. The tender emphasizes compliance with vendor terms and flexible expansion within the permitted limit.
Service category: duration-based veg catering (Lunch and Dinner)
Auxiliary provisions: Mineral Water Jug, Water Tanker
Estimated value: ₹9,97,000
EMD: ₹29,910
Location: Mahesana, Gujarat (382165)
Quantity/duration flexibility: up to 25% as per ATC
EMD amount of ₹29,910 must accompany bid submission
Contract quantity/duration may be increased/decreased by up to 25%
No BOQ items provided; catering scope appears turnkey and needs detailed proposal
Delivery/meal schedule and hygiene standards to be clarified during bid process
EMD ₹29,910; payment terms not detailed in data; bidders should confirm billing timeline and milestones with Education Department Gujarat
No explicit schedule provided; bidders must propose meal timing, on-site setup, serving logistics, and contingency arrangements
Penalty details not provided in the extract; bidders should seek clarity on SLAs, service shortfalls, and LD structure during ATC view
Proven catering service experience with government or educational institutes
Demonstrated financial stability (last 2 financial statements)
GST compliant and PAN registered with valid credentials
Quantity
7015
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
RA Qualification Rule
50% Lowest Priced Technically Qualified Bidders
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
20
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Catering service (Duration Based) - Veg; Lunch; As per ATC 1 , Catering service (Duration Based) - Veg; Lunch; As per ATC 2 , Catering service (Duration Based) - Veg; Dinner; As per ATC 3 , Catering service (Duration Based) - MINERAL WATER JUG; MINERAL WATER JUG; As per ATC 4 , Catering service (Duration Based) - WATER TANKER; WATER TANKER; As per ATC 4
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
11
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of service delivery acceptance certificate (SDAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Mahesana
Delivery Pincodes
384001
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umeshkumar Ishwarbhai Vaghela | 384001,DISTRICT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING- MEHSANA AT:- KUKAS, KUKAS- LAKHVAD ROAD, DIST:- MEHSANA | Mahesana | Gujarat | 384001 | 4500 | - | Number of Service days during the contract period : 1 |
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GST registration certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates for related catering services
Financial statements (last 1-2 years)
EMD submission proof (DD/online payment receipt)
Technical bid submission as per Terms
OEM authorizations or vendor registrations if required per ATC
Any state/central government tender compliance documents
Key insights about GUJARAT tender market
Bidders must register with Gujarat Education Department procurement portal, submit GST and PAN, provide experience certificates for school catering, and deposit EMD ₹29,910. Include technical bid detailing meal plans, hygiene standards, and delivery logistics; ensure compliance with 25% quantity/duration flexibility and submit as per ATC.
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, up-to-date experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof of ₹29,910, and technical bid documents. OEM authorizations or vendor registrations should be included if applicable; ensure all documents are current and readable for quick verification.
The tender specifies veg lunch and veg dinner services, plus Mineral Water Jug and Water Tanker support. No exact menu or standards listed; bidders should propose compliant food safety measures, storage, temperature control, and service delivery plans aligned with school-level catering norms.
Deadline dates are not provided in the extract. Bidders should monitor the Education Department Gujarat tender portal and ATC notifications to confirm the final submission date, ensuring EMD and all documents are prepared prior to the deadline.
Payment terms are not explicitly stated. Bidders should seek clarity during ATC review but typically involve milestone-based payments after meal service confirmation and compliance with service SLAs; confirm whether advance, progress, or milestone payments apply with Education Department Gujarat.
Eligibility requires demonstrable catering experience, GST and PAN validity, and financial stability. Ensure prior government or educational institution catering experience, submit relevant certificates, and provide a compliant hygiene and food safety plan to meet department expectations.
The contract allows a 25% increase or decrease in quantity or duration at the time of contract issuance and during execution, with consent from the service provider; plan scalable resources and confirm exact mechanism with the Education Department Gujarat during ATC clarification.
Bidders should propose compliant provisioning for Mineral Water Jug and Water Tanker, including water quality, bottling standards, sanitation, and delivery logistics. Align with general food service hygiene norms and ensure reliable supply to educational facilities as part of the turnkey catering proposal.