Maharashtra Government Essential Goods Supply for Women and Child Development Institutions

Work Description - Request For Proposal&amp#x0d For Selection Of Agency To Supply Groceries, Stationery, And Other Essential Items To Various Government Institutions Under The Women And Child Development Department, Government Of Maharashtra&amp#x0d

The Commissioner, Women and Child Development, Maharashtra State Pune, an esteemed State Government authority, hereby invites eligible and reputed agencies to participate in an Open Tender for the selection of a supplier for groceries, stationery, and various other essential items. This Request for Proposal (RFP), bearing Tender Reference Number CWCD/2025-26/01, aims to establish a robust and reliable supply chain to cater to the diverse needs of numerous government institutions operating under the Women and Child Development Department across all regions of Maharashtra. The contract is structured on an Item Rate basis for an initial period of 365 days, focusing primarily on product categories such as Food Products, including groceries, milk products, and grains, alongside essential stationery and other vital supplies. Prospective bidders should note the critical dates for this tender. The e-Publication and Document Download/Bid Submission Start Date is 14th February 2026 at 12:05 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 24th February 2026 at 03:00 PM at the Commissionrate Of WCD, 28 Queens Garden Pune, offering a crucial opportunity for clarification and discussion. The deadline for document download and bid submission is 24th July 2026 at 05:00 PM. Technical bids will be opened on 28th July 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Commissionrate Of WCD. A Tender Fee of ₹50,500 is applicable, alongside an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹25,00,000. However, eligible agencies may apply for EMD exemption as per tender guidelines. Bidders are required to submit their proposals in a two-cover system, comprising Prequalifying/Technical Documents and Financial Bids. All interested parties are strongly advised to meticulously review the complete tender document, including all annexures and specifications, available for download from the e-procurement portal, to ensure full compliance with the terms and conditions set forth by the Tender Inviting Authority, located at 28 Queens Garden Pune.