Indo Tibetan Border Police Fruit Tender Lahul & Spiti Himachal Pradesh 2025 - ISI/ISO Compliant & MSME EMD Exemption

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) under the Central Armed Police Forces to procure a broad category of fresh fruits for distribution in the Lahul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh (172113) region. The scope covers multiple fruit varieties including APPLE ROYAL, BANANA, CHIKU, GUAVA, GRAPES (BLACK and GREEN, WITHOUT SEEDS), KHJUR, KIWI, LITCHI, MANGO, ORANGE, PAPAYA, PEAR, POMEGRANATE, PINEAPPLE, MUSKMELON, WATERMELON. While no BOQ items are listed, the contract contemplates quantity adjustments up to 25% of bid quantity and extended delivery timelines at contracted rates. The buyer mandates specific certificates and adherence to EMD/warranty guidelines, with MSME exemptions for EMD under GeM policies. This tender emphasizes supplier credibility, government service delivery, and timely supply against dynamic demand in a high-altitude logistics zone.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: fresh fruits including the listed varieties; no seeds indicated for some items (e.g., GRAPES GREEN/BLACK WITHOUT SEEDS).
• Delivery scope: governed by option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation and potential extended delivery period from the last delivery order date.
• Certificates and compliance: mandatory uploads of government-authorized wholesaler/retailer certificates, FSSAI certificate, PAN, GST, ITR for FY 2022-23 to 2024-25, and performance declarations from relevant government bodies.
• EMD: Exemption possible for MSME traders under GeM; otherwise EMD submission and bid security are required; physical EMD submission locations listed (various ITBP SHQ units in Shimla region).
• Special conditions: bidder must ensure readiness to supply per contract terms, with extension rules and delivery calculations defined by the option clause. Any deviations may lead to rejection.
• Quality/standards: references to ISI or ISO standards are not specified; bidders should confirm standard compliance in their technical bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Exemption possible for MSME (MSME certificate required); otherwise, bid security must be deposited.
• Documentation: upload PAN, GST, FSSAI, ITR for 2022-23 to 2024-25, and performance declarations from government bodies.
• Submission: scanned bid security copy with the bid and physical EMD deposited within 2 hours of bid end date at designated ITBP units in Shimla.
• Delivery terms: option clause allows up to 25% quantity increase/decrease at contracted rates; delivery period adjustments follow a defined calculation with minimum 30 days.
• Eligibility: authorized wholesaler/retailer certificate required; manufacturer status preferred for EMD exemption; traders excluded from some exemptions.
• Penalties: not explicitly stated; bidders should anticipate standard performance-related clauses and potential LDs per government procurement norms.