Social Welfare Department Jammu & Kashmir Food & Grocery Supplies Tender Baramulla JK 2026 – 25% Variation Clause & BIS/Type Test Certification

Tender Overview

The Social Welfare Department of Jammu and Kashmir invites bids for a broad range of fresh food and staple items to be supplied in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, under a single procurement exercise. The scope encompasses items such as mutton, poultry, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, spices, pulses, rice, oil, tea, sugar, and related grocery items, with a provision for refilling cooking gas. The contract contemplates flexible quantity handling, subject to a 25% variation either up or down from the bid quantity, at contracted rates. Bidders should be prepared for multi-item fulfillment across 42 line items, with delivery schedules aligned to order placement and extended periods if the option clause is exercised. The procurement aims to ensure uninterrupted supply for social welfare facilities in Baramulla, leveraging standard compliance and timely invoicing through the GeM portal.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No item-level specifications are published in the provided data; however, essential compliance requirements exist:
• Bidders must demonstrate turnover as per the three-year average turnover criteria (documented via audited balance sheets or CA/CMA certificate).
• Certificates required at bid submission include BIS licence, type test certificates, and other product-specific approvals.
• GST invoice submission is mandatory on GeM with GST portal payment confirmation screenshot.
• The bidder must adhere to the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation and manage delivery timelines accordingly.
• Category-wide items imply supplier capability for multiple grocery and food categories, with appropriate storage, handling, and cold-chain capabilities where relevant.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details are not disclosed in the provided data; bidders must refer to the bid document for exact amount or percentage.
• Turnover: minimum average annual turnover over the last three financial years as specified in the bid document.
• Delivery: delivery schedule aligned to orders with the option to extend delivery time based on quantity variation; minimum delivery cadence to be observed.
• Certificates: BIS licence, type test certificates, and other mandated approvals; GST invoice and GST portal payment confirmation required for invoicing.
• Documentation: bid submission must include all required certificates, CA/CMA turnover certificates, and experience proofs; non-submission risks rejection.
• The terms emphasize compliance with ATC and corrigenda and require adherence to purchase order terms and contractual rates for extended quantities.