Directorate Of Craftsmen Training Manipur Food & Grocery Tender Imphal West Manipur 2026

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of Craftsmen Training, Manipur, invites bids for the supply of a comprehensive list of food and grocery items (eggs, meats, flour, spices, oils, nuts, fruits, vegetables, dairy, baking products, and related staples) with an estimated value of ₹1,000,000 for delivery in Imphal West, Manipur 795001. The scope is limited to the supply of goods, with a large catalog spanning items from IS 550, packaging, and general quality expectations not explicitly defined in the data. The contract emphasizes quantity flexibility via an option clause (up to ±25% variation) and requires bidders to establish or prove a functional service center in the consignee state and provide dedicated service support channels. The tender emphasizes procurement of a broad food-category portfolio, highlighting vendor readiness for rapid supply within a public sector framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item details cover a wide grocery spectrum including staples (rice, flour, sugar), dairy (paneer, milk powder), cooking oils, condiments, spices, and fresh produce required by the Labour and Employment Department Manipur.
• No numeric technical specs or IS/ISO standards are explicitly stated in the available data.
• The BOQ lists 139 items but provides no unit quantities or item descriptions beyond general categories.
• Delivery terms imply readiness to supply on demand with possible quantity adjustments and an installation/operational support expectation for service centers if carry-in warranty applies.
• The buyer requires a formal ATC with option to extend orders and ensure supplier presence via a functional service center in the state.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD amount is not specified in the data; bidders must rely on standard public procurement practice or ATC guidance.
• The contract allows a quantity variation of up to 25% of bid quantity during and after award.
• Suppliers must have a functional service centre in Manipur or commit to establishing one within 30 days of award; payment contingent on documentary evidence of such capability.
• A dedicated toll-free service line and an escalation matrix for service support are required.
• The scope is limited to supply of goods with no on-site installation commitments stated; bidders must comply with the standard option clause and ensure timely delivery under public procurement norms.