Karnataka Backward Classes Welfare Department Culinary and Kitchenware Procurement

The Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, headquartered in Mysuru, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7967065 for the procurement of a comprehensive range of culinary items and kitchenware. This tender, dated September 29, 2026, aims to acquire essential equipment for the department's operations, with the bid closing on October 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The extensive Bill of Quantities (BOQ) includes a variety of steel utensils such as basins, hot boxes, ladles, strainers, and containers for food grain storage in multiple capacities (5kg to 50kg). Additionally, the procurement covers items like steel water jugs, milk patris, buckets (5 and 10 litres), lunch plates, water and tea glasses, oil bowls, jamun bowls with spoons, lunch plate stands, tea filters, and idli steamers. Cooking and preparation equipment listed includes rice draining strainers, knives, chapati boards and rollers, rice vessels (Thopu) in 20kg and 30kg sizes, mudde ragi ball vessels, aluminum kadai, tea containers, tea flasks, a weighing scale, and pressure cookers in 10L, 15L, and 22L capacities. The tender also specifies procurement of sambar vessels (Thopu) in 5kg, 20kg, and 30kg sizes. Furthermore, a selection of plastic items such as buckets, mugs, dustbins (big and small), and tubs are included, alongside furniture and storage solutions like slipper stands, office tables, office chairs, plastic chairs, and iron racks. Floor mats (plastic and coir), a double burner stove, dosa tawa with burner, mixer grinder, water purifier, and a solar water heater are also part of this significant procurement effort, totaling a quantity of 4312 items. This tender represents an important opportunity for suppliers to contribute to the operational efficiency of the Backward Classes Welfare Department in Karnataka.