Annamalai University Hostel Catering Services Provision

Work Description - Providing Catering Services To University Hostels Mess 5 Kurinji Illam

The Higher Education Department, operating under the State Government and UT, represented by The Registrar of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Pincode 608002, is formally inviting bids for an open tender (Tender ID: 2026_HE_683929_2) for the provision of essential catering services. This contract, designated as a Works Contract, focuses specifically on supplying catering services to University Hostels Mess 5 Kurinji Illam. The tender documents will be available for download starting from July 29, 2026, at 06:00 PM, and the submission deadline is August 8, 2026, at 06:00 PM. A crucial requirement for participation is the submission of an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000, with exemptions being permissible via Bank Guarantee or Standing Order. Bidders are advised that the tender involves two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, including proof of EMD payment, bankers' certificate, income tax returns, PAN, GST certificate, proof of catering experience, and FSSAI license; and Cover 2 for the financial proposal (BOQ). The bid opening is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at Annamalai University. Interested parties should note the critical dates, including the document download end date of August 8, 2026, at 06:00 PM, and the bid submission end date of August 8, 2026, at 06:00 PM. All submissions and fees must be handled online. The tender reference number is CO/AC/14/e-Tender99/Mess6/2026.