Horticulture And Food Processing Department UP Rampur Seed & Gardening Supplies Tender 2025 - ISI/IS 550 Standards and 3% Performance Security

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Horticulture And Food Processing Department Uttar Pradesh for a broader range of agricultural and nursery supplies and related services, located in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. Items span seeds (guava, amla, neebu, sahjan, aam, sarifa, imli, dhaincha), polybags, polythene sheets, FYM, vermicompost, neem cake, coco peat, earthen pots, planting materials, soil and mulch materials, grafting, pruning and canopy management, labour for field work, training materials and event setups. The scope includes both consumables and labour/services with a large item count (69+ categories) and potential procurement of training/event logistics. The bid allows quantity variation up to 25%, and a 3% performance security per Purchase Order. The contract follows GeM rate-contract terms with delivery timelines linked to original/delivered orders. Unique aspects include mixed-item procurement for farm nurseries, training programmes for farmers (50 and 2-day Krishak Goshti Kisan Mela), and printing/design work for promotional materials. This tender emphasizes a broad-spectrum supply chain for government farm nurseries and outreach activities, with standard govt-typical compliance requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications are listed in the provided document; the scope enumerates product categories and services rather than technical performance criteria.
• Key product/service categories include: seeds (multiple species), polythene sheeting (100 microns white; 200 mil black), polybags in multiple sizes, farm yard manure, vermicompost, neem cake, fertile soil, coco peat, moss grass, nursery pots (10, 12, 15 inch), soil mixing/pot filling/planting, canopy management, pruning, grafting/budding, grafting in mango, air layering, mulching, herb and hedge maintenance, and related labour for office/field horticulture work.
• Ancillary items cover farm infrastructure inputs (cement, ISI-marked items, stone, sand, bricks, iron angle), paints and distempers for walls, banners/flex/pamphlets printing, stationery, and training/event logistics (tenting, lighting, food, sound).
• Delivery and performance standards align with GeM rate-contract practices; the clause permits quantity variation and requires compliance with certificates/documents listed in the bid.
• No explicit dimensional or performance specs (e.g., IS/ISO standards) are cited in the provided data; bidders should reference standard govt bid compliance and project-management capabilities.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and specific payment terms are not numerically detailed in the excerpt; bidders should expect standard GeM requirements and verify during bid submission.
• Experience: bidders or OEMs must have regularly manufactured/supplied similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSU for 3 years prior to bid opening; provide contracts showing yearly quantity delivery.
• Delivery: option clause allows up to 25% quantity increase/decrease; delivery schedule tied to original delivery date and extended periods with a minimum extension of days.
• Performance Security: 3% of total contract value per Purchase Order; payable as security on contract execution.
• Taxes: bidder must include all toll/entry/local taxes in the quoted basic rate; no separate tax payments by the buyer.
• Documentation: ensure submission of all certificates/docs sought in the Bid document, ATC, and corrigenda; failure to upload may lead to rejection.
• Turnover: minimum average annual turnover over the last three years must meet the bid document requirement; audited statements or CA certificate required for turnover proof.