By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Live figures from state e-procurement portals · General information, not legal advice.
On 7 November 2026, state e-procurement portals tracked by BidNexa listed 72 active food products tenders across 10 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹5 lakh. To win them, meet the product, OEM and certification conditions, price from the BOQ line by line, and avoid the common rejection points below.
Where the demand is right now
| State / UT | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | 18 |
| Tamil Nadu | 18 |
| Kerala | 11 |
| Maharashtra | 8 |
| Rajasthan | 7 |
| Jharkhand | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2 |
| Haryana | 2 |
| Punjab | 2 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 10 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Who is buying
| Buying office | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services (Madhya Pradesh) | 16 |
| Directorate Of Medical Education and Research(DMER) (Tamil Nadu) | 5 |
| Director of Medical and Rural Health Services (Tamil Nadu) | 5 |
| Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department (Tamil Nadu) | 4 |
| Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Ltd (Kerala) | 4 |
| SWACH PROJECT (Rajasthan) | 3 |
| Tamil Nadu Consumers Cooperative Federation Ltd (Tamil Nadu) | 3 |
| Shri Shanaishwar Devasthan Vishwastha Vyavastha Shingnapur (Maharashtra) | 3 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 10 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Values and EMD seen
Median value ₹5 lakh; range ₹1 to ₹21.77 crore. EMD from ₹149 to ₹12.83 crore. Eligible MSEs may be exempt from EMD where the tender allows. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 10 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility you will usually need
- Manufacturer, or dealer with OEM authorisation, as the tender allows
- Past supplies of similar items within the period the tender sets
- Average annual turnover at the level the tender sets
- Product certifications named in the specification
- Warranty and after-sales support capacity
Licences and certificates
- FSSAI licence or registration of the right type
- GST registration and trade licence
- Lab test reports for quality parameters, where asked
- Agmark or other quality marks, where the specification needs them
Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Pricing tip for food products
Shelf life at delivery is often specified. Plan production and dispatch dates so stock meets the remaining-life condition.
Why food products bids get rejected
- Quoted model does not meet one line of the technical specification
- OEM authorisation missing or not in the given format
- Product certificate expired or not covering the quoted model
- EMD or its exemption proof missing
- Price bid uploaded in the wrong template or with taxes shown wrongly
Live district pages
- Food Products tenders in Madurai (5 active)
- Food Products tenders in Kollam (5 active)
Frequently asked questions
Is an FSSAI licence needed to supply food to the government?
Yes, food businesses need FSSAI registration or a licence, depending on size and activity. Tenders for food supply almost always ask for a valid FSSAI licence and may require lab reports for quality. Check the licence type required. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where are food products tenders published?
State departments publish on their state e-procurement portals, central offices on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), and many goods and services are bought on GeM. The tender notice names the portal and the buyer.
Can BidNexa help with food products tenders?
Yes. Bid Nexa checks eligibility, prepares documents and reviews your bid before you submit it yourself. We are independent and not affiliated with any portal or buyer.
Talk to a Bid Nexa expert
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