Procurement of SMS Service Provider for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection

The Directorate of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, a State Government and UT organization, is inviting bids through an Open Tender process for the selection of an SMS Service Provider. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive SMS services. Key dates for this tender include the Document Download Start Date on September 25, 2026, at 09:00 AM, with the download period concluding on October 19, 2026, at 06:00 PM. Bid Submission will commence on September 26, 2026, at 09:00 AM and will close on October 19, 2026, at 06:00 PM. The Bid Opening is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Vindhyachal Bhawan, Bhopal. The Tender Fee is ₹6,534 (including 18% GST), and the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹15,00,000. Bidders are advised that the tender involves two covers: the first for the Technical Bid and the second for the Financial Bid. The Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies, Vindhyachal Bhawan, Bhopal, and all interested parties are encouraged to attend for clarification and to gain a thorough understanding of the project requirements. This is a critical opportunity to engage with a government entity for essential communication services.