Food Grain Handling and Transportation Services: RH Dumka to FSD Podaiyahat

This tender invitation, issued by the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Regional Office Ranchi, Jharkhand, under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8045157, seeks qualified and experienced entities for the crucial provision of Handling, Transport, and Other Mining Services. Specifically, this tender focuses on Regular Handling and Transport Contract (HTC) services for the transportation of goods between the Regional Hub (RH) Dumka and the Food Storage Depot (FSD) Podaiyahat, including transit through a designated weighbridge, and also encompasses handling operations at RH Dumka. The Department of Food and Public Distribution, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, oversees this procurement, emphasizing the importance of efficient logistics for food security. The tender period commences on September 16, 2026, at 5:37 PM and concludes on October 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Interested bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 1,022,000.0. This opportunity represents a significant contract for specialized logistical support within the region.