Prisons Administration Uttar Pradesh Ration Kit Tender 2026 – ISI/FSR compliant, STC category, 25% option

Tender Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Prisons Administration and Reforms Department seeks a comprehensive ration kit procurement in 2026, covering cereals, pulses, edible oils, salt/spices, biscuits, tea/coffee, and latest STC compliance across the general requirements category. While exact quantities, value, and start/end dates are not disclosed, the scope includes multiple staple categories aligned with Food Safety and Standards (contaminants and residues) regulations and IS specifications. A notable differentiator is the explicit 25 percent quantity variation right at contract placement and during contract currency, enabling flexible supply volumes. The tender emphasizes pre-bid engagement, supplier documentation, and post-approval quality checks, signaling tight governance and compliance expectations for prison provisioning. Bidders should prepare for robust documentation and pre-approval processes to participate successfully in this government procurement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• General requirements cover: Item assortment in ration kits, cereals and cereal products, pulses, edible oils (vanaspati, ghee, butter oil), salt/spices/condiments with FSS Regulations 2011 and IS specifications, biscuits, tea/coffee, and confirmation of latest STC category.
• Compliance expectations include ISI/IS specifications and FSS regulation conformity; ensure all items meet safety and toxin standards; confirm batch-level traceability and product integrity.
• The absence of BOQ item counts implies bidders must infer scale from category breadth and ensure end-to-end supply readiness from warehousing to delivery.
• A mandatory pre-bid meeting is indicated, along with post-acceptance quality checks and potential Superintendent approvals for delivery.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• 25% quantity variation right at order and during contract period with adjusted delivery time formula.
• Bidder must provide EFT mandate, integrity pact, financial standing undertaking, and anti-border restrictions documentation.
• Mandatory documents include GST, PAN, ITR, balance sheets (last 3 years), and experience certificates for last 1 year of jail ration supply.
• Pre-bid meeting is compulsory; non-compliance or missing documents can lead to bid rejection; delivery depends on quality checks and inspection outcomes.