Tender Overview
Northern Railway, under the Indian Railways framework, seeks a vegetarian canteen service contract featuring a fixed menu rate model for breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages consumed within building premises by employees and in-house personnel. Estimated contract value is ₹3,48,480 with flexible quantity/duration terms capped at ±25% at contract issue and post-award. Location is in the Northern Railway zone, with the procurement aimed at a reliable, on-site food service provider capable of maintaining standards in a railway canteen environment. The scope emphasizes a stable, consistent menu and timely service within the specified premises. Key differentiators include flexibility on quantity and duration and acceptance of alternate security deposits (DD or FDR) in lieu of PBG. Unique ATC clauses bind bidders to the Scope of Work and require submission of supporting order documents with bids.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/Service: On-site vegetarian canteen service with fixed menu pricing
- Delivery/Service Location: Inside railway building premises, Firozpur area (Punjab region context)
- Estimated Value: ₹3,48,480; EMD not disclosed in data; alternative security deposits accepted (DD in favour of Sr. Divisional F M, Northern Railway, Firozpur) or FDR per GeM GTC
- Standards/Compliance: On-site food service operations; no explicit menu standards provided; bidders must reference Scope of Work uploaded with bid
- Contract Terms: Option clause allows ±25% variation in quantity/duration; post-award adjustments allowed within same 25%
- Documentation: Bidder must attach order copies and relevant R-notes; non-compliance may lead to rejection
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/PBG: Alternative performance security available via DD or FDR payable to Sr. Divisional Finance Manager, Northern Railway, Firozpur; hard copies required within 15 days of award
- Financial Standing: Bidders must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking
- Scope Acceptance: Bid submission constitutes unconditional acceptance of all Scope of Work terms
- Documentation: Attach purchase orders and R-notes with bid; non-submission may lead to bid rejection
- Quantity Flexibility: Buyer's right to increase/decrease contract quantity/duration by up to 25% at issue and post-award
- Compliance: All terms are in alignment with GeM terms, bidder must adhere to food safety and on-site service standards
