Tender Overview
Organization: Maharashtra State Police. The procurement focuses on tea bags for official use under the Home Department Maharashtra. Scope includes supply of tea bags with packaging, moisture-proof sachets, and standard compliance, for delivery within an agreed period. The bid embraces multiple packaging configurations and flavour characteristics, with emphasis on hygienic production per FSSAI norms. Unique elements include mandatory certification and supplier eligibility demonstrated through ISO 9001 and FSSAI licences. The requirement highlights the need for odourless, dust-free tea bags with sugar-free options and printed tags attached via staple pins. Esteemed bidders can expect a flexible quantity option tied to a 25% variation clause and integrated installation/commissioning support where applicable.
- Product category: Tea bags with specified flavour and packaging standards
- Estimated value: Not disclosed
- Location: Maharashtra, India
- Delivery scope: Supply, packaging, potential installation/testing
- Key differentiator: FSSAI compliance, ISO 9001 certification, and material test certificate with delivery
- Context: Government procurement for state police operations requiring compliance with hygienic and sanitary standards
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Certification – Weather GMO Product; Governing Standards: FSSAI compliance, GMP per FSSAI, Hygienic/Sanitary requirements per FSSAI regulations; Valid FSSAI licence
- Product details: Type of Tea, Tea bag Type, Added flavour, Source of flavour; Moisture/water proof sachet; Number of tea bags per packet; Presence of dust and presence of sugar controls
- Packing: Packing size; Staple pin for attaching tag with bag
- Quality & testing: Material Test Certificate required; ISO 9001 certified bidder or OEM; BIS/type test certificates and OEM authorization where applicable
- Quantity & packaging: Not specified; focus on bag gram quantity and packaging integrity
- Delivery & installation: Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training per ATC
- Experience & certification: Positive net worth; ISO 9001 certification; turnover criteria as per bid document
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in the extract; bidders must refer to ATC documents for exact deposit requirements
- Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over last 3 years as specified in bid document; OEM turnover criteria also implied
- Delivery terms: Purchase includes 25% quantity variation during and after contract; delivery period linked to last PO delivery date with minimum 30 days extension
- Documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements or CA certificate, material test certificate, ISO 9001 certificate, BIS/type test certificates and OEM authorizations per product specs
- Quality & compliance: Must meet FSSAI licensing, GMP, hygienic/sanitary standards; material tested in Buyer’s lab
- Payment terms: Not specified in extract; refer to bidder ATC for specific terms
- Warranty & penalties: Not specified; penalties likely per standard procurement clauses in ATC
- Eligibility: Positive net worth; OEM turnover criteria; ISO 9001 certification; presence of required certificates with bid