Indian Coast Guard Fresh Produce Tender Kachchh Gujarat 2025 – Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy & Meat Supply with 25% Quantity Flexibility

Tender Overview

The Indian Coast Guard, under the Department of Defence, seeks bids for a broad range of fresh produce and perishable food items including vegetables, fruits, dairy, poultry, eggs and meat to support operations in KACHCHH, GUJARAT. The estimated value is not disclosed, but an EMD of ₹139,880 applies and bidders must upload the required certificates as per the tender. The purchaser reserves the right to increase or decrease order quantity by up to 25% at contract award and during the currency of the contract, with delivery timelines linked to the last delivery order date. A bilateral/arbitration framework (DPM-7, DPM-8, DPM-9) governs disputes. This tender emphasizes strict adherence to bid documents and supplier integrity. This is a high-diversity food procurement requiring reliable cold chain and supplier governance suitable for defence logistics.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: Indian Coast Guard (Department of Defence), location: Kachchh, Gujarat
• Product Category: Fresh produce and perishables including vegetables, fruits, milk/dairy, eggs, fish/meat, and staples; BOQ items listed as N/A but total items: 60 in the BOQ section with no explicit quantities per item
• EMD: ₹139,880 to be deposited as bid security
• Delivery/extension: Quantity variation up to 25%; delivery period adjustments based on (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Arbitration: Disputes resolved via bilateral discussions; MoD standard DPM-7/8/9 arbitration framework; terms available on MoD site
• Certificates: Upload mandatory certificates/documents per ATC/Corrigendum; non-submission leads to bid rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹139,880 (deposit via acceptable bid mechanism)
• Delivery terms: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation, extended delivery periods governed by the formula with a minimum of 30 days
• Arbitration: Disputes settled by bilateral discussions, escalated to arbitration under DPM-7/8/9
• Documentation: Submit all required certificates and documents as per Bid Document/ATC; noncompliance leads to rejection
• Agency/Compliance: Seller must be original manufacturer or authorized provider; any misrepresentation triggers refund and potential disqualification
• Jurisdiction: Governed by applicable MoD procurement rules; terms enforceable as per contract clauses