Directorate Of School Education Jammu & Kashmir procurement Rice, Atta, Fruits & Groceries for PoK Districts 2025

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of School Education, Jammu & Kashmir invites a procurement tender for a broad mix of staple groceries and household supplies across PoONCH, Jammu & Kashmir 185101. The scope encompasses a wide product category list (rice, Atta, fruits, vegetables, dairy, oils, spices, biscuits, bakery items, eggs, utensils, soaps, cleaners, tea, beverages, and more) with 62 BOQ items. The document shows an Estimated Value and EMD not disclosed, and emphasizes a flexible option clause allowing quantity variations up to 25% at contracted rates. The procurement aims to stock school canteens and institutional kitchens with standardized, replenishable items, under a single contract. A key differentiator is the absence of specified technical standards in the tender data, placing emphasis on delivery performance and supply reliability. Unique aspects include the extended option clause and a broad, non-technical product mix designed to cover multiple daily needs. This tender targets registered suppliers of food staples and household goods capable of timely, multi-item delivery within the PoONCH district.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No product-specific technical specifications are provided in the tender text; the BOQ lists 62 items without quantities or units.
• The terms indicate standard commercial supply conditions with a 25% quantity variation right, both pre- and in-currency, at contracted rates.
• The lack of ISI/ISO or brand mandates implies bidders must ensure general food-grade and safe handling compliance through standard procurement practices.
• Delivery locations, packaging standards, and quality assurances are not detailed; bidders should prepare for district-level distribution to educational facilities in PoONCH.
• The tender calls for a single supplier capable of managing a diverse grocery/household goods portfolio and a uniform delivery cadence.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity variation up to 25% of bid quantity, both initial and during contract, with delivery periods recalculated accordingly.
• Delivery period begins after the original delivery order date; extended time follows the (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period rule, minimum 30 days.
• The purchaser reserves rights to adjust quantities and extend delivery windows as per Option Clause; bidders must comply.
• EMD/financial guarantees, GST, PAN, experience, and delivery performance documents are not specified in the text and must be confirmed in the actual RFP.