Food Corporation Of India Warehousing Service Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu 2026 IS 550 Notified 10000 MT Dharmapuri
Bid Publish Date
19-Sep-2026, 6:55 pm
Bid End Date
10-Oct-2026, 4:00 pm
EMD
₹2,00,000
Value
₹1,77,60,000
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
Food Corporation Of India invites bids for a lumpsum warehousing service contract to store 10000 MT of food grains at Dharmapuri Revenue District, Tamil Nadu. The scope includes a dry/normal warehouse with preservation, insurance, watch & ward, and hardware services. Estimated value is ₹17,760,000 with an EMD of ₹200,000. The project location is Chennai region; bidding process through GeM with pre-bid meeting on 24.09.2026 at 15:00 Hrs at FCI Regional Office, Chennai. A 25% flex clause allows scope/duration adjustments, requiring bidder consent. This tender emphasizes lump-sum pricing, service delivery, and condition-based quantity variations.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Location: Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu; warehouse services for food grains
- Capacity/Scale: 10,000 metric tons storage with dry/normal warehousing
- Inclusions: preservation, insurance, watch & ward, and hardware support as part of service
- Contract Model: lumpsum-based service contract; price adjustments up to 25% with consent
- Financials: Estimated value ₹17,760,000; EMD ₹200,000 to be submitted
- Process Details: pre-bid meeting on 24/09/2026; refer to tender corrigendum on fc i.gov.in and GeM portal
- Compliance: bidders must upload all required certificates and documents; ATC applies
- Vendor Requirements: participation subject to non-disclosure of terms; regional venue Chennai
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/SD: ₹200,000 to be paid per tender terms
- Pre-bid Meeting: scheduled for 24.09.2026 at 15:00 Hrs at FCI Regional Office, Chennai
- Document Submission: upload all certificates/documents as per ATC & Corrigendum
- Contract Variations: quantity/duration can increase up to 25% with consent
- Payment/Delivery Terms: lump-sum contract; payment terms specified in tender; delivery timeline not listed
- Jurisdiction: adjustments via Govt terms; bidders must comply with GeM and FCI portals
- Clarifications: address during pre-bid discussions; corrigendum updates apply
Key Specifications
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Storage capacity: 10,000 MT
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Service scope: dry/normal warehousing with preservation, insurance, watch & ward
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Contract model: lumpsum-based with 25% scope/duration adjustment
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EMD: ₹200,000; estimated contract value: ₹17,760,000
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Pre-bid meeting: 24 September 2026, 15:00 Hrs, FCI Chennai regional office
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Compliance: upload all required certificates; ATC and corrigenda apply
Terms & Conditions
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EMD to be paid as per tender terms (₹200,000)
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25% contract scope/duration variation allowed with consent
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Pre-bid meeting on 24.09.2026 at FCI Chennai
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Lump-sum pricing; no BOQ items; DTOs via GeM portal
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Lump-sum service contract; payment terms to be defined in tender and amendments; EMD required
Delivery Schedule
Not explicitly specified; lump-sum contract implies milestone-free delivery subject to site readiness
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Penalties/LD to be specified in contract; 25% scope variation allowed with consent
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in providing warehousing services for grains or bulk storage
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Financial stability with audited statements for last 3 years
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GST registration and PAN verification
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Ability to meet EMD requirement of ₹200,000
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Warehousing Service- Lumpsum quote based - Dharmapuri Hiring of Food grain storage godown 10000 MT at Dharmapuri Revenue District with Services under PWS; Dry /normal warehouse.; Godown with services (preservation, insurance, watch & ward); Hardware ..
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
30
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 30 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)
Pre-Bid & Qualification
Pre-Bid Date
24-09-2026 15:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
Food Corporation of India, Regional Office, No.8, Mayor Satyamurthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai-600031
Delivery Details
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Chennai
Delivery Pincodes
600031
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasupulety Guruprasad | 600031,FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA, REGIONAL OFFICE, No.8,Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetput, Chennai | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 600031 | Project / Lumpsum Based | - | - |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9916462.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
5
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar warehousing services
Financial statements (audited, last 3 years)
EMD payment receipt (₹200,000)
Technical bid documents and compliance certificates
OEM authorizations or service partner confirmations (if applicable)
Insurance certificates and warehouse facility details
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market
How to bid in the Chennai warehousing tender for 10000 MT storage
Bidders must register on GeM, submit EMD ₹200,000, provide GST, PAN, and experience certificates, and upload all required technical documents. The tender requires a lumpsum price for 10,000 MT dry storage in Dharmapuri with preservation, insurance, and watch & ward services.
What documents are required for the Dharmapuri warehousing bid
Submit GST registration, PAN card, audited financial statements, experience certificates for bulk storage, EMD receipt, technical bid, warehouse facility details, and OEM authorizations if applicable. Ensure all certificates align with ATC and corrigenda published on FCI GeM portals.
What is the pre-bid meeting date for the FCI storage tender
The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 24.09.2026 at 15:00 Hrs at the FCI Regional Office, Chennai. Attendees should bring relevant qualification documents, ask clarifications, and review corrigenda published on the FCI and GeM portals.
Which standards or certifications are required for the storage bid
While specific standards are not listed, bidders should ensure compliance with regionally applicable warehousing norms, maintain quality of storage, and provide certificates as per ATC. ISI/IS 550 references may appear in subsequent corrigenda; monitor GeM updates.
What is the EMD amount for the Dharmapuri warehousing contract
The EMD amount is ₹200,000. Submit via online payment or as specified in tender terms; ensure the receipt is attached with the bid to avoid rejection during document verification.
What are the prize adjustments allowed in this lumpsum warehousing contract
A maximum of 25% scope or duration adjustment is allowed, with the service provider's consent. Any increase beyond the base scope must be mutually agreed and formalized through amendments.