NHPC Limited Catering Services Tender Pithoragarh Uttarakhand 2026 – Transit Camp 24 Months IS 550/ISO References

Tender Overview

NHPC Limited invites bids for providing Catering Services for Transit Camp Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand (262501) for a period of 24 months. The scope encompasses unskilled and semi-skilled manpower under a manpower-based (Version 2) facility management framework. Estimated value: ₹20,99,600 with an EMD of ₹42,000. The contract is reserved for Project Affected Families (PAF)/Locals of Pithoragarh district. The buyer imposes a flexible quantity/duration clause up to 25%, with post-award adjustment restricted to 25%. Key differentiator: local eligibility and pre-qualification thresholds tied to seven-year experience history. Location-specific procurement under Government GeM channels, aligning to local employment objectives.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Catering services for transit camp, unskilled and semi-skilled manpower supply
• Duration: 24 months from award date
• Estimated value: ₹20,99,600; EMD: ₹42,000
• Eligibility: Bidders must be locals/PAF; last seven years experience criteria: 1 project ≥ 80% of estimated cost OR 2 projects ≥ 50% OR 3 projects ≥ 40% of estimated cost
• EMD/PBG: EMD can be submitted via Account Payee DD or Banker's Cheque payable to NHPC Limited, SBI, Dharchula; hard copies due within 5 days post bid end/opening; performance security via DD acceptable; DD to be forwarded within 15 days post award
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by service provider first; claim from buyer along with PF/ESIC and bank statements; compliance with statutory documents
• AtC/Reserved status: Bidder must meet local/PAF criteria; non-local bids may be rejected; integrity pact compliance required
• BOQ: No items listed; focus on service scope and local eligibility

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹42,000; payment via DD/Banker’s Cheque or online as per NHPC terms
• Delivery/Service start: 24-month service period post-award; 25% quantity/duration flexibility at issue and post-award
• Payment terms: Service provider pays staff salaries first; subsequent reimbursement by buyer with statutory documents
• Security: Performance security via DD/PBG; DD to be delivered within 15 days of award
• Eligibility: Locals/PAF of Pithoragarh; last 7 years experience criteria with minimum cost thresholds
• Documentation: Integrated with integrity pact; scanned copy plus hardcopy submission requirements within specified timelines
• General: Catering for transit camp, unskilled/semi-skilled staff, project-based procurement aligned to government tender norms