Custom Mill Rice (CMR) Transportation Services: Balaji Rice Mill to Linked Depots (2026-27)

This tender, issued by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Uttar Pradesh, through the Office of the Regional Food Controller (RFC) Azamgarh, invites sealed bids for essential transportation work. The scope of this contract encompasses the transportation of Custom Mill Rice (CMR) for the 2026-27 season. The specific route for this critical service originates from M/s Balaji Rice Mill, located in Sohnariya, Kasara, Kopaganj, Mau, and will extend to various linked depots. This open tender process, with a tender reference number of 2482/05-10-2026, requires bidders to submit their proposals in two covers: a technical bid and a financial bid. The tender documents are available for download from October 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM until October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bids must be submitted by the same deadline, October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the RFC Office Azamgarh, Damodar Guest House, near Railway Station Azamgarh. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹14,000 is required, payable to the Regional Finance and Account Officer (Food), Azamgarh. Additionally, a tender fee of ₹590 is applicable. The contract duration is specified as 180 days, with a bid validity also of 180 days. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring the efficient supply chain management of essential food commodities within the designated region.