Bid Publish Date
31-Oct-2026, 11:35 am
Bid End Date
05-Nov-2026, 12:00 pm
Location
Progress
The Government entity Hqids invites bids for an event-based catering service under the Department Of Military Affairs. The scope covers lunch and tea snacks with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, to be delivered as per the scope of work. The location is not specified, and the estimated value is not disclosed. A unique feature is the 50% opt-in/opt-out provision on contract quantity or duration, applicable during award and post-award adjustments. This tender emphasizes flexible scope management for lumpsum contracts and ATC attachments for bidder compliance.
Product/Service: Event-based catering for lunch and tea snacks
Categories: Veg & Non-Veg meal options
Estimated value: Not disclosed
EMD: Not disclosed; refer to ATC
Standards: Not specified in tender data; verify ATC attachments
Delivery: As per scope of work in ATC
Experience: Not explicitly stated; ensure capability to handle events
Warranty/AMC: Not specified
50% contract quantity/duration adjustment allowed at issue and post-award
Notices and ATC terms govern eligibility and compliance
Bid security/EMD details to be confirmed in ATC and terms
Details to be provided in ATC; bidders must review for milestones, advance payments, or security deposits
Delivery timing and service windows to be defined in scope of work; confirm event dates in ATC
LDs, if any, to be specified in ATC terms; ensure adherence to hygiene and service standards
Experience in catering for events or institutional deployments
Compliance with health and safety standards as per ATC
Financial capability to support scalable service delivery per potential 50% scope adjustment
Quantity
180
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+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
749
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Catering service (Event Based) - LUNCH & TEA SNACKS; VEG & NON VEG; AS PER SCOPE OF WORK
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
South Andaman
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | South Andaman | South Andaman | - | - | 180 | - | Number of Event Days : 4 |
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Main Document
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ATC
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GST registration
PAN card
Experience certificates in catering services
Financial statements / turnover details
EMD document or alternative bid security as per ATC
Technical bid documents
OEM/Authorized supplier certifications if mandated by ATC
ATC-specified compliance certificates
Any health & safety / food safety certifications referenced in ATC
Bidders should first obtain the ATC document from the tender platform, assemble GST, PAN, and financial documents, and prepare catering-specific credentials. Submit experience certificates for event-based catering, ensure health and safety certifications, and align with the 50% quantity/duration adjustment clause during award and post-award amendments.
Required documents include GST registration, PAN, experience certificates in catering, financial statements, bid security or EMD as per ATC, technical bid, and any OEM authorizations or certifications specified in the ATC. Ensure ATC compliance for all items listed.
The tender specifies event-based catering with veg and non-veg lunch and tea snacks. Exact portion sizes, menu items, and service timings are defined in the scope of work in the ATC. Vendors must ensure food safety standards and staff hygiene compliance as per ATC.
Delivery schedule details are defined in the scope of work within the ATC. Bidders should align staffing, food preparation timelines, and service windows with event dates, ensuring readiness for standard meal times and tea breaks as per the ATC.
Payment terms are defined in the ATC; bidders should verify milestones, advance, and final payment conditions. Ensure compliance with any escrow or security deposit requirements and delivery acceptance criteria to trigger payment as per the ATC.
Verify eligibility by reviewing ATC for required years of experience, turnover thresholds, certified food safety standards, and any OEM authorizations. Gather relevant certificates and ensure compliance with health, safety, and procurement norms before bid submission.
Submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD, technical bid, and any ATC-specified certifications or authorizations. Include vendor qualifications, menu samples if requested, and evidence of capability to scale for 50% scope adjustments.
Scope includes lunch and tea snacks with veg and non-veg options for events. ATC defines service standards, menu options, portion control, and staffing levels. Bidders must adhere to hygiene guidelines, food handling, and service quality as required by the contracting agency.