Chana Dal Supply Rate Contract for Jharkhand PDS and Food Security Schemes FY 2026-27

The Food - Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs department of the Government of Jharkhand, through the Procurement Officer, DFCA, located at the Directorate of Food and Consumer Affairs, 3rd Floor JSFC Bhawan, Kadru, Ranchi, Jharkhand, is issuing an open tender (Tender Reference Number: KhaUpNi18(ChaDaViYo)01/26-1871) for the selection of bidders for a rate contract for the supply of Chana Dal. This critical procurement exercise aims to fulfill the requirements for the Public Distribution System (PDS) under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the Jan Suraksha Food Security Scheme (JSFSS) for the Financial Year 2026-27, specifically covering the period from April 2026 to March 2027. The tender pertains to the category of Goods, with a specific focus on Food Products, and more precisely, Chana Dal. This tender is open to all districts of Jharkhand. The ePublished Date is November 3, 2026, at 05:00 PM, with document download available from this date until November 23, 2026, at 06:00 PM. Bid submission can commence on November 3, 2026, at 05:00 PM, and must be completed by November 23, 2026, at 06:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on November 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. There is no tender fee, but a significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹12,82,75,200 is required for participation.