Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department Catering Services Tender 2026 UP MID DAY MEAL Veg Lunch IS 550 Compliant

Tender Overview

The opportunity is a catering service procurement for the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department, focused on veg lunch under the MID DAY MEAL program. The estimated contract value is ₹10,000,000 with an EMD of ₹500,000. The procurement location is Uttar Pradesh, with Rampur specified for EMD payment via Demand Draft to ZILA BASIC SHIKSHA ADHIKARI. The scope allows a ±25% adjustment in quantity or duration at bid and post-issuance, enabling consolidation or expansion of services as needed. This tender emphasizes lump-sum service delivery and adherence to local procurement guidelines, with no BOQ items listed. Bidders must prepare to meet stringent documentation and compliance requirements. The absence of explicit technical specifications requires bidders to demonstrate capability in MID DAY MEAL provisioning and veg menu management within the stated budget and timeframes.

• Organization: Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department
• Product/Service: Catering service (Veg; Lunch; MID DAY MEAL)
• Location: Uttar Pradesh, Rampur (EMD bank details)
• Estimated Value: ₹10,000,000; EMD: ₹500,000
• Unique terms: 25% quantity/duration flex; DD-based EMD; hardcopy submission within 5 days of bid end/opening

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Catering service for veg lunch under MID DAY MEAL; no itemized BOQ is provided
• EMD payable as Account Payee DD in favor of ZILA BASIC SHIKSHA ADHIKARI, payable at Rampur
• Scanned DD proof to be uploaded; hardcopy due within 5 days of bid end date or bid opening date
• Lump-sum-based contract, with potential scope/value adjustment up to 25% with bidder consent
• No explicit product standards listed; bidders should demonstrate compliance with standard procurement and safety norms for school meals and veg meal preparation
• Emphasis on timely delivery and compliant service delivery within UP education framework
• No start/end dates disclosed; bidders must align with department timelines once issued
• Ensure documentation as per buyer ATC terms and local education procurement rules

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹500,000 via DD to ZILA BASIC SHIKSHA ADHIKARI, Rampur; hardcopy submission within 5 days
• Experience/Eligibility: Demonstrate capacity to provide school meal catering; no explicit years stated
• Delivery: Timeframe to be defined in contract; flexible up to 25% quantity/duration
• Payment Terms: Not specified in data; anticipate standard government pay terms post-delivery
• Documents: Upload scanned DD proof, and provide hardcopy document submission within required window
• Warranty/Penalties: Not specified; refer to ATC and standard government procurement penalties if applicable
• Other Clauses: 25% scope/duration adjustment clause; lump-sum contract with potential value increase up to 25%