Purchase of 1.7 Million Wooden Crates for Wheat Storage in Punjab

This tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_FCSCA_175884_1 and Reference Number STRG/WOODENCRATES RMS2027-28/22.09.2026, is being issued by the Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, a State Government and UT organization, through its inviting authority, the Managing Director of PUNGRAIN. The tender seeks e-procurement for the purchase of 17,13,000 wooden crates, essential for the safe storage of wheat to be procured during RMS 2027-28. This procurement will be conducted on behalf of all State Procurement Agencies within Punjab, namely PUNGRAIN, PUNSUP, MARKFED, and PSWC. The tender is an Open Tender, utilizing a Tender cum Auction form of contract, and requires a two-cover submission system. The critical dates for this tender are as follows: documents will be available for download from September 22, 2026, at 01:30 PM, with a submission deadline of October 14, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The Tender Fee is ₹6,900, and the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is a significant ₹8,56,50,000, with EMD through BG/ST or exemption being allowed. The delivery location for the goods is F.O.R. across Punjab, and the period of work (delivery) is stipulated as 180 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. Interested bidders are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed pre-qualification requirements and other specific instructions. The pre-bid meeting will be held on September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Conference Hall, 1st Floor, Anaaj Bhawan, Sector-39C, Chandigarh.