Catering Services for Annamalai University's Rose Hostel and Pothigai Illam

Work Description - Providing Catering Services To Rose Hostel And Pothigai Illam

The Registrar, Annamalai University, operating under the aegis of the Higher Education department, invites highly reputable and experienced service providers to submit competitive bids for the provision of essential catering services to Rose Hostel and Pothigai Illam. This Open Tender (Reference Number: CO/AC/14/e-Tender99/Mess2/2026) offers a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in Hotel/Catering services to engage with a prominent state government institution located at Annamalai University, Annamalainagar. The contract entails a work period of 15 days. Interested bidders are required to furnish an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹50,000, with provisions for EMD exemption for eligible entities; notably, there is no associated Tender Fee. The tender was e-published on July 4, 2026, at 05:00 PM, marking the commencement of document downloads and bid submissions. Prospective bidders must ensure that all documents are downloaded and bids are submitted online by the deadline of July 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The technical bids will be opened on July 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Annamalai University. Submissions must adhere to a strict two-cover system: Cover 1 (Fee/Pre-qualification/Technical) requires essential documentation including proof of EMD payment or a valid exemption certificate, a Bankers Certificate confirming credit facility, Income Tax Returns, PAN, GST Certificate, comprehensive proof of catering experience (e.g., Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Testimonials), and valid FSSAI Licence along with other applicable certificates. Cover 2 (Finance) is reserved exclusively for the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). We encourage all qualified and interested parties to review the detailed tender documents and participate in this pivotal service procurement.