Prisons Administration And Reforms Department Uttar Pradesh Ration Kit Tender Hardoi 2026 ISI STC Compliance

Tender Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Prisons Administration And Reforms Department in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh invites bids for a comprehensive Ration Kit to support jail canteen provisions. The scope covers multiple general categories including cereals and cereal products, pulses, edible oils (vanaspati, ghee, butter oil), salt/spices/condiments in line with Food Safety Standards and IS specifications, biscuits, tea and coffee, and the latest STC for the category. The contract contemplates a flexible quantity framework with up to 25% variation and a delivery schedule anchored to delivery orders with minimum 30 days extension in case of increased demand. The project is geographically focused on Hardoi (postal code 241001). The bid emphasizes supply-only scope, with certificates and pre-bid compliance as critical evaluation criteria. A unique feature is the mandatory pre-bid meeting and a strong emphasis on sample approvals prior to bid submission.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: General Requirements for Ration Kit items including cereals, pulses, oils, salt/spices, biscuits, tea/coffee, and compliance with FSS Regulations and IS specifications.
• Compliance: IS specification alignment and ISI/BIS-like quality signals where applicable; STC adherence for the category.
• Documentation cues: EFT mandate, integrity pact, financial standing undertakings, GST/PAN/Adhar copies, ITRs, and 3 years of balance sheets; samples of all items must be submitted and approved pre-bid.
• Additional conditions: Pre-Bid Meeting mandatory; supplier must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; extent of supply includes all cost components.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity variation: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract award and during currency with rates unchanged; minimum additional delivery time rules apply.
• Financial & legal: Undertakings on financial standing and no country-border procurement restrictions; EFT mandate; integrity pact; signed self-certification.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, Aadhaar, 3-year balance sheets, jail ration supply experience certificates; samples of all items required; all documents must be signed.
• Compliance: Pre-bid meeting required; non-compliance leads to bid rejection; samples approved prior to bid submission; bids remain eligible only with all ATC conditions.