Rural Development & Panchayat Department Andaman catering tender 2026 Andaman Nicobar Islands - ISI quality food service standard 2026

Tender Overview

Rural Development & Panchayat Department Andaman invites bids for catering services (Lunch, Snacks, High Tea; Veg and Non-Veg; Special Buffet/Special High Tea/High Tea/Special Thali) in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The project has an estimated value of ₹3,650,000 with an EMD of ₹109,500. The contract requires registered Indian bidders with a valid GST number and a registered office in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Pre-bid meeting is scheduled the day after bid end date at 11:00 AM. The scope includes multiple daily meal components and disposable serveware; bidders must provide estimated rates for each item as listed. A 25% quantity/duration variance is allowed by the buyer during issuance and post-issuance, with consent required for higher changes. Unique emphasis on hygiene and food quality with LD penalties for unhygienic service differentiates this tender. Overall, the opportunity targets full-service catering for government event-based meals across Veg and Non-Veg menus, with strict adherence to food safety and service standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: On-site catering for lunch, snacks, high tea, desserts; disposable plates and glassware supplied.
• Daily Menu Items (examples): High Tea (tea/coffee/juice, 50 g cashews, biscuits, one cake/samosa/vada/veg cutlet), Veg-Thali, Non-Veg Thali, Special Veg Thali, Special Non-Veg Thali, tissues, hand sanitizers.
• Category: Event-based catering; Veg and Non-Veg options; Special buffets/high tea/thali formats.
• Standards/Quality: Food should be of good quality; unhygienic food will be rejected with LD.
• Compliance: GST registration and valid office in Andaman & Nicobar Islands required.
• ATC Clauses: 25% contract quantity/duration flex allowed; lumpsum scope may adjust up to 25% with consent.
• Delivery/Service Scope: Daily service as per BOQ; pre-bid meeting mandatory; bidders to provide estimated rates for all item categories.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹109,500 (policies per tender terms).
• Estimated Value: ₹3,650,000.
• Location/Office: Must be registered in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
• Delivery Terms: Pre-bid meeting on the day after bid end date at 11:00 AM; service delivery as per itemized daily rates.
• Payment Terms: Not specified in data; ensure quotation includes standard billing terms.
• Penalties: LD for unhygienic food; safety and cleanliness a priority.
• Documentation: GST certificate, Pan, experience proof, financials, and OEM/authorizations as applicable.
• ATC/Variations: Buyer may vary quantity/duration up to 25%; requirement to accept revised scope.
• Quality Assurance: Must adhere to hygiene standards; disposable wares supplied as per item list.