Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender92
Reference No. 207/24-25/070
Tender Brief 🎯The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is calling for proposals to engage training partners under its Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program
Tender Description The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is calling for proposals to engage training partners under its Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program. These partners will carry out trainings across districts in the Southern region, promoting food safety awareness.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

Tender at a Glance: A Food-Savvy Roadmap

  • 📍 Organizer:
    FSSAI Southern Regional Office, Chennai

  • 🗓️ Timeline Highlights:

    • Pre-bid meeting: October 4, 2024
    • Original bid submission deadline: October 24, 2024
    • Extended deadline: November 8, 2024, at 6 PM
    • Technical & Financial bid openings: As per GeM timelines

What’s Cooking in This Tender?

  • The tender aims to empanel partners who can conduct certification programs across a wide region, ensuring smooth compliance with food safety standards.
  • Training companies are invited to submit their bids via the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.

Key Ingredients for Bidders

  • Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):
    ₹15 Lakhs, payable to FSSAI’s Southern Regional account.
    🆓 EMD exemption for Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized startups, provided they submit the required proof.

  • Recipe for Submission Success:

    • EMD or a Bid Security Declaration must accompany the technical bid.
    • Bidders need at least one local office in any state within the Southern region.

New Seasoning: Corrigendum Updates

  • Simpler EMD Process: Micro and Small Enterprises get a boost with Bid Security Declarations.
  • Fair Share for Small Players: If an MSE bidder matches the lowest bid (L1), it can receive up to 25% of the contract.

Why This Matters:

By running this tender, FSSAI ensures that the southern region stays well-equipped with trained food handlers, improving overall public health and safety standards. It’s an opportunity for companies to grow while contributing to a safe food culture.


🔗 Next Steps for Interested Bidders:
Get your bids ready, secure your certifications, and meet the new extended deadline—because food safety is everyone’s business!


This summary brings you the essence of FSSAI’s tender with a pinch of excitement—because safety tastes better when handled well! 🌱

Tender Fee (Number) NA
EMD (Number) 15 Lakh
Mode of EMD Online
Estimated Cost NA
Start Date of Document Collection NA
Pre-Bid Meeting Date October 4, 2024
Last Date for Submission November 8, 2024, at 6 PM
Opening Date NA
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