ICAR Indian Council Of Agricultural Research Horticultural Farm Operations Tender 2026 Pune - EMD ₹1.5 Lakh, DFR

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with the Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department Of Agricultural Research And Education (DARE), for horticultural farm operations services. The estimated bid security is ₹150,000 and the EMD submission can be via DD or FDR in favor of ICAR-DFR, Pune. The tender permits a 50% variance in contract quantity or duration; for lump-sum services, scope or value may adjust by up to 50% with consent. No BOQ items are listed, and the procurement target is governed by GeM terms. The location references appear to be Pune for EMD and contract administration. This tender emphasizes contractual flexibility, submission formats, and financial compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• EMD amount: ₹150,000; payment modes include Account Payee DD or FDR payable to ICAR-DFR, Pune.
• Contract flexibility: 50% increase/decrease in quantity or duration at issue and post-award (with bidder acceptance).
• Non-sub-contracting clause: Prior written consent required for any subcontracting; ultimate liability remains with the seller.
• Performance security options: DD or FDR acceptable as EMD/Performance Security; delivery of hard copies within 5 days of bid end/opening; post-award DD or FDR submission within 15 days.
• GeM compliance: Adherence to GeM terms for PBG and payment timelines is implied.
• Delivery/Scope notes: No itemized BOQ; procurement category is services focused on horticultural farm operations; no product specs are provided in the tender text.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Bid security options: EMD via DD or FDR; ensure scanned proof plus hard copy to bidder within 5 days post bid end/opening.
• Assignment/sub-contracting: Requires buyer consent; joint liability remains with seller and any sub-contractors.
• Financial standing: Bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy and upload an undertaking confirming this status.
• Performance release: Successful bidder may substitute PBG with DD or FDR as permitted; hard copy delivery timelines apply.
• Documentation readiness: GST, PAN, experience certificates and financial statements are typically required; the terms specify submission formats for EMD/Performance Security.
• Contract scope adjustment: 50% variation permissible; bidder acceptance is mandatory.