Dhemaji District NFSA Rice Handling and Transportation Services Contract (2026-2029)

The Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Assam, through the Office of the District Commissioner, Dhemaji District, invites bids for the provision of Handling and Transport Contractor services for NFSA rice in Dhemaji District. This open tender, with Tender Reference Number DJS. 18/2022/Pt-I and Tender ID 2026_FCS_54307_1, seeks to establish a two-tier rate fixation system for the period encompassing the financial years 2026-27 (November to March) through 2028-29. The scope of work involves the handling and transportation of rice under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, with an estimated contract period of 880 days. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of ₹5,00,000, with exemptions or alternative forms of security (BG/ST) permitted. The tender fee is ₹2,000, payable online. The tender process will be conducted electronically, with a two-cover system comprising a Fee/PreQual/Technical cover and a Finance cover. Bidding documents will be available for download from 06-Oct-2026, 12:00 PM, until 27-Oct-2026, 05:00 PM. Bid submissions are also open from 06-Oct-2026, 12:00 PM, to 27-Oct-2026, 05:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on 28-Oct-2026, at 03:00 PM, at the Office of the DC, FPD and CA Branch, Dhemaji. Interested parties are advised to refer to the tender notice and associated documents for detailed specifications and eligibility criteria.