Gujarat Education Department Catering Service Tender Ahmedabad - Veg Snacks per Packet 2026

Tender Overview

The Gujarat Education Department in Ahmedabad invites bids for per-packet veg snacks catering services. The procurement targets packed vegetarian snacks with FSSAI approval, minimum 90-day shelf life, and brand compliance. The identified EMD is ₹29,062, with pre-bid attendance mandatory. Bidders must maintain a local service office in Gujarat and submit GST registration, ITRs for the last three years, and a valid licence for supply of refreshment. The contract may include quantity flexibilities up to 25% and potential cancellation rights for the buyer. This tender emphasizes compliance, timely monthly bill submissions, and adherence to formal documentation to participate in the procurement process.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: packed vegetable snacks (vegetarian) for institutional catering
• Standards/Certification: FSSAI mark on all items; GST registration mandatory; LICENCE for supply of refreshment as per ATC
• Shelf life: minimum 90 days from manufacture date
• Documentation: GST certificate, three-year ITRs, proof of non-blacklisting, and GST-paid invoices
• Delivery/Billing: monthly bill submission by 5th of each month; procurement date alignment with unit strength
• Geographic requirement: service office located in the state of consignee

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹29,062 to be deposited as specified in tender; otherwise rejection
• Attendance at pre-bid meeting is compulsory; non-attendance may lead to disqualification
• Provide notarised non-blacklist declaration and valid GST registration
• Maintain licensed status for refreshment supply and have ITRs for the last 3 years
• Items to be supplied as per Anexure II; enforce shelf-life and FSSAI compliance
• Buyer reserves rights to cancel bid at any stage without notice