Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). Product/Service: Catering services for mess operations, including ration provisioning, labor, kitchen maintenance, and hygiene. Estimated Value: ₹27,000,000; Contract Duration: 1 year (Feb 2026–Jan 2027) with probation in Feb 2026. Location: India (nationwide military establishment context). Scope: Provision of meals and related services, including labour for ~40 personnel, kitchen/dining equipment if required, and compliance with uniform and hygiene norms. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and ISO certifications are specified; bids must factor in licencing, electricity, and maintenance costs. A 25% quantity/duration variance is permissible at contract issue and re-bid, with acceptance of revised terms by bidders.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Standards & Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14000, ISO 22000, ISO 45001 (mandatory as per ATC). Presence of OEM or supplier certifications will be considered. Pre-bid attendance certificate required.
- Scope of Work (SOW): Provide staff uniforms from day one; arrange own kitchen/dining equipment if required; manage ration, labour, and maintenance costs; ensure hygiene and cleaning services; annual maintenance under contract.
- Contract Conditions: One-year term from Feb 2026 to Jan 2027, probation month February 2026; cancellation if unsatisfactory during probation. Bid cost must reflect all costs including electricity, licences (₹2000/month), TDS, and other operational expenses.
- Experience Proof: Optional documents acceptable include contract copies with invoices, execution certificates, or third-party release notes.
- BOQ: No BOQ items; total items: 0.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Holdback: Not explicitly specified in the provided data; bidders should infer from standard Government tender norms and ATC.
- Pre-bid Meeting: Mandatory attendance required to qualify in technical bid; certificate upload required.
- Uniforms: Contractor must supply uniforms to all staff from day one; kitchen/dining equipment provision, if needed.
- Labour & Costs: Bid must factor in ~40 labourers, ration, kitchen maintenance, cleaning, electricity, licence fees (₹ 2,000/month), and applicable TDS.
- Delivery & Performance: Contract term includes probation; performance at end of probation determines contract continuation.
- Documentation: Bidders must submit technical compliance certificates, ISO certifications, past experience proofs, GST, PAN, and financial statements as per terms.
