Sports Authority Of India Food & Grocery Supplies Tender Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 2025 – EMD ₹89,480, Est. ₹89.48 Lakh

Tender Overview

The Sports Authority Of India (SAI) invites bids for a comprehensive food and grocery supplies contract headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001. The procurement includes a wide product category ranging from flours and sugars to sauces, snacks, and kitchen essentials, with an estimated value of ₹89,48,07,7? (rounded to ₹89.48 Lakh) and an EMD of ₹89,480. The scope features a large, multi-item assortment (BoQ lists 194 items) under standard delivery terms, emphasizing timely fulfillment and shelf-stable items. The contract’s unique element is an option clause enabling a ±25% quantity adjustment at contract rates, across the currency of the contract, with staged delivery calculations. This requires robust stock-keeping, compliance with GST norms, and OEM/brand considerations where specified.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

No explicit product specifications are published in the tender text. However, bidders should prepare to supply a broad FMCG basket including staples (atta, rice variants, flours, pulse varieties), spices (ground powders, whole seeds), oils, dairy powders, beverages, canned/jarred goods, ready-to-eat items, snacks, and hygiene/packaging essentials. The BOQ comprises 194 items; estimated value signals high volume. Key capabilities include: scalable supply chain, shelf-life management, and adherence to standard procurement practice. The tender imposes an option-based quantity variation up to 25%, with delivery timing anchored to the last delivery order date and extended periods per calculated formula. Compliance with GST remains bidder’s responsibility, with reimbursement as actuals up to statutory rates.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹89,480 (via online/alternative as per terms)
• Estimated value: ₹89,48,07,7 (approx. ₹89.48 Lakh)
• Quantity variation: up to 25% during contract and currency of contract
• GST: bidder to determine and claim reimbursements per actuals or applicable rates
• Subcontracting/assignment: require buyer's prior written consent
• Delivery risk: termination if material non-compliance, delivery failure, or inability to deliver within stipulated period
• Financial standing: bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking
• Obsolescence: offer best-life products with at least 2 years residual market life prior to end-of-life declaration by OEM
• Warranty/penalties: standard contract terms apply with LD for non-delivery or performance lapses
• Sectional clauses: delivery shall commence from the last date of original order and adjust with extended periods per option clause