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The District Rural Development Agency ( Gujarat ) in Surat invites bids for veg catering services to cover breakfast, lunch, hi-tea and dinner for event-based requirements. Bids must quote a rate per person per day and are eligible for a 2-year L1 rate contract from contract date. An office of the service provider must be located within the state, with evidence required. A 50% contract quantity/duration adjustment clause applies, and the bidder must comply with all bid ATCs. This is a state-based, volume-flexible catering procurement with emphasis on timely service during events.
Service category: Veg catering for events (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / HI-TEA / DINNER)
Pricing: Rate per person per day quoted by bidder
Contract term: 2 years for rate contract from date of award
GeM terms: EMD/Govt security deposit options include DD, FDR, or PBG
Support: Dedicated toll-free number and Escalation Matrix required
Delivery: Event-based on-site service at SURAT, Gujarat 394101
EMD/PBG options allowed; DD/FDR payable to Director DRDA Surat
Rate contract validity: 2 years from contract date; L1 pricing governs
50% quantity/duration adjustment possible at procurement and post-award
Office of service provider must be located in Gujarat; evidence required
Delivery of hard copy security/endorsement within 15 days of award
Bidder to quote rate per person per day; EMD/Performance security via DD/FDR or PBG as per GeM GTC; payment terms to be as per contract but not explicitly stated in data
Service to be delivered on event-based schedule; on-site catering in Surat as per buyer instruction; 15-day window to submit original security documents after award
Not explicitly specified; escalation and performance obligations implied through service support terms
Service provider must have a Gujarat-based office
Experience in veg catering for events or institutional meals
Ability to supply per-person-per-day catering across event-based requirements
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+20%
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
2
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Catering service (Duration Based) - Veg; BREAKFAST / LUNCH / HI-TEA / DINNER; FOODS WILL BE SERVED AS PER BUYER INSTRUCTION EVENT BASED
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
12
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of service delivery acceptance certificate (SDAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Surat
Delivery Pincodes
395009
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirav Kiran Shah | 395009,District Rural Development Agency, Opp. Shreeji Arcade, Near Mahan Terrace, Laxmi Krupa Society, Muktanand Nagar, Adajan. | Surat | Gujarat | 395009 | 1 | - | Number of pax per day : 1 Number of bottles of water per day : 1 Number of Service days during the contract period : 1 |
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates of similar veg catering projects
Financial statements (audited if available)
EMD submission document (DD/FDR or PBG as applicable)
Technical bid/documentation demonstrating compliance with bid ATCs
OEM authorizations or dealer certificates (if OEM under contract)
Key insights about GUJARAT tender market
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, and EMD via DD/FDR or PBG as per GeM. Quote a rate per person per day and ensure a Gujarat-based service office. Comply with ATCs on quantity/duration adjustments and provide toll-free support details and escalation matrix. Deliver within event timelines.
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for veg catering, financial statements, and EMD submission (DD/FDR/PBG). Submit technical bid demonstrating compliance with ATCs and OEM authorizations if applicable; provide hard copies within 15 days after award.
The tender specifies EMD and security options; payment terms align with GeM standards. Bidders should prepare to receive payment per contract terms after service delivery, with security deposits in the form of DD/FDR or PBG as applicable, and submission of scanned security documents.
Key requirements include providing a dedicated toll-free service line, an escalation matrix for support, and ability to execute event-based meals (breakfast, lunch, hi-tea, dinner) as per buyer instruction. Pricing must be quoted per person per day, with potential 50% scope variation.
Award timing is determined by the procuring entity after evaluation; the L1 bidder secures a 2-year rate contract from the date of award. Ensure readiness with required documents and Gujarat-based office to accelerate finalization.
Eligibility is shown via GST, PAN, experience certificates in veg catering, financial statements, and security deposit documents (DD/FDR/PBG). Also demonstrate ability to deliver on event-based schedules and provide OEM authorizations if required.
Deliver on-site catering per event schedule in Surat; provide a dedicated toll-free support line and escalation matrix. Ensure timely submission of original security documents (within 15 days of award) and adhere to all bid ATCs and 50% quantity/duration adjustment rules.
The buyer may increase contract quantity or duration by up to 50% at contract issue and subsequently up to 50% for lumpsum service contracts, with bidder consent; service scope adjustments must be agreed in writing.