Hygiene Rating Audits for 70,000 Food Businesses in Maharashtra

The Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Maharashtra, hereby invites open tenders for the Empanelment of Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies. This significant initiative aims to conduct hygiene rating audits for an indicative number of up to 70,000 Food Business Operators across Maharashtra. The tender reference number is FDA/ERI/2026-27/07, and the tender category falls under Services, specifically Miscellaneous Services. Interested agencies are advised that the tender documents will be available for download from 27-Oct-2026 at 09:00 AM until 16-Nov-2026 at 12:00 PM, with the tender fee set at ₹23,600. Bids can be submitted starting from 27-Oct-2026 at 09:00 AM, with the submission deadline also being 16-Nov-2026 at 12:00 PM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹11,80,000 is required. The bid opening is scheduled for 17-Nov-2026 at 12:00 PM. The inviting authority is the Joint Commissioner (Food, HQ), Food and Drug Administration (Food), located at Survey No. 341, 2nd Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, Opposite Reserve Bank of India, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051.