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Application Form for shortlisting the Brands of
___________________(Product) for bringing them on shortlisted/approved list.
(Note: Please refer to the Eligibility Criteria on Page No. 6-8)
S. No. Particulars
1. Name of the Brand
(Enclosed copy of certificate for the registration of the brand)
2.
3.
Name of the Product.
Name & full address of the owner/manufacturer/producer of the brand with Telephone &
FAX number.
(Use extra sheet if required)
Details Encl. No.
4.
Office:
Plant/Factory
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Whether owner of the brand is private company/proprietorship
/partnership/ Public Limited
Company.
In case of Public Limited
Company or Partnership firm the legal deed of its constitution be attached.
Details of manufacturing licence etc. with attested copy.
Photo copy of Registration
Certificate of the Company.
Sales Tax/ TIN registration no.
(Enclosed attested copy of the
Registration Certificate)
Excise registration no. - If applicable, please specify if the product is exempted.
(Enclose attested copy of the
Registration Certificate)
Test report from a Govt. approved/ NABL accredited laboratory, not older than 6 months old, certifying that the product is fit for human consumption for food items and that the product confirms to specifications and standards as per BIS norms mentioned in
Annexure-1.
(Attested copy of test reports for all brands and variety to be submitted)
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Valid license issued by
Competent Authority-Health license/ PFA/FPOI/ ISI etc.
(enclosed attested copies of the necessary licenses)
Shelf life of the product (s).
Applicant company’s Turnover
Per Annum from sale of Food &
Beverage items, for the last two completed financial years- As per
Annexure-1.(Enclose Audit report with Balance Sheet & P&L
Account, duly audited by a CA or enclose a published report)
Financial Year
(2009-10)
Financial Year
(2010-11)
Applicant’s Turnover per annum from the specific brand, for which Shortlisting is sought, for the last two completed financial years- As per Annexure-1
(Enclosed a certificate from a
Chartered Accountant, specifying turnover from brand.)
Financial Year
(2009-10)
Financial Year
(2010-11)
Copy of latest Income Tax Return
List of Directors.
Affidavit of the Proprietor/
Partner that the firm has not been banned/black listed by
IRCTC, any other Railways or
Ministry of Railways.
(To be submitted in original on
Rs. 10/- non-judicial stamp paper, duly notarized)
Details of the supplies made during the last two years (2009-
10 & 2010-11) with documentary proof.
Specification of the product(s) in respect of weight/flavours.
Sl.
No.
Flavour Colour Weight Unit packing
Size
Packing size for supply
Other
Information
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21.
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23.
24.
Details of distribution network authorised stockists/distributor mainly in Northern Region of the
Country.
A write up of the company/manufacturers/produc ers with details of production, capacity, equipment installed, number of technical staff employed, system of packing, production, transportation. storage and
Details of the testing/latest facilities available in the factory/plant.
Whether the product is registered with BIS. If so, give number of registration with copy of certificate.
Details of any other information relevant from the manufacturers in relation to the products.
Verification
 I/we _______________________ do hereby declare that the entries made in the application form are true to the best of my/our knowledge and also that we shall be bound by the acts of my/our duly constituted attorney.
 It is certified that this is not a tender form but an application for empanelment/short listing/registration of brands of items for bringing them on approved list for further process of calling tenders/quotation for procurement/supply.
Place___________ Signature of the applicant
Date____________ Address:___________________
___________________________
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Instructions
1.
This application form can be obtained from the office of Chief
Commercial Manager/ Catering, Room No. 41-A, Baroda House, New
Delhi on any working day between 10:00 to 17:00 Hrs. on payment of
Rs. 5000/- to be deposited in cash with Divisional Cashier, Baroda
House, New Delhi or by way of DD in favour of FA&CAO/Ctg., Northern
Railway. If the form is downloaded from website www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in
separate DD of similar amount may be attached with the application.
2.
In the space given on the top of the form, indicate the brand and product for which shortlisting is sought. Each form is valid for one product only.
3.
Information desired in all fields are essential, applicants must comply with the corresponding query. If the space provided is not sufficient the applicant may attach extra sheet(s). Applicants should fill all fields, if the field is not applicable, write “Not Applicable”. Incomplete form will not be entertained.
4.
The above mentioned details may be given along with required supporting documents duly attested by Gazetted Officer/1 st Class
Magistrate/Notary.
5.
Northern Railway reserves the right to reject any application at any point of time without assigning any reason.
6.
Northern Railway decision on shortlisting of brands shall be final and binding.
7.
Samples of the product are also required to be sent as and when demanded for shortlisting, free of cost to Northern Railway.
8.
Northern Railway reserves the right to inspect the production facilities of the applicant company, as and when it deems necessary.
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Eligibility Criteria: PAD Items _________________________________ Annexure-1 i.) The firm should have requisite minimum turnover as given below, from sale of Food
& Beverage items and from the sale of specific brand, for which Short-listing is sought, for the last two completed financial years (2009-10 & 2010-11).
S.
No.
Name of the Items and
Quality Standards
Turnover per annum from sale of
F & B items.
Turnover from the sale of the specific Brand (as indicated in
Column 19 at page 3)
Rs. 2.00 Crore 1 ICE CREAM
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
Preferably as per IS 5839:2000
2.
Standards.
AERATED DRINKS IN GLASS/PET
BOTTLES & CANS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
3.
4.
BISCUITS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
Preferably as per IS 1011:2002 standards.
CONFECTIONERY ITEMS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
Preferably as per IS 1009:2004 standards.
5. SWEETS-Packed in Sealed boxes and
Cans.
6.
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
Preferably as per IS 10974:1984 & IS
11602:1986 standards.
TETRA PACKED/ PET BOTTLES-
FLAVOURED MILK/ MILK PRODUCTS.
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
Preferably as per IS 1000:1989 standards.
Rs. 10.00
Crore
Rs. 20.00
Crore
Rs. 8.00
Crore
Rs. 5.00
Crore
Rs. 5.00
Crore
Rs. 5.00
Crore
7. TETRA PACKED/ GLASS/ PET
BOTTLES-FRUIT JUICE
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
8. TETRA PACKED/ PET BOTTLES/ PET
BOTTLES-FRUIT DRINKS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
Rs. 5.00
Crore
Rs. 5.00
Crore
Rs. 05.00 Crore
Rs. 2.00 Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
9. PACKAGED DRINKING WATER
1000ml/500ml/300ml/250ml
Must confirm to IS 14543:2004 standards.
Rs. 5.00
Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
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10. CAKES
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 9712:1981 standards.
11. NAMKEENS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 15271:2003 standards.
Rs. 5.00
Crore
Rs. 5.00
Crore
12. CHIPS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 15271:2003 standards.
13. TEA-BULK PACK IN PACKETS & TEA
BAGS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 3611:2000 standards.
14. COFFEE POWDER-BULK PACK IN
PACKETS & SACHETS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 3309:1966 standards.
15. TOMATO KETCHUP-
BOTTLE/SACHETS-I KG PACK & 12-
15GM SACHETS
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 3882:1966 standards.
16. BUTTER IN FOIL/BLISTER PACK (8-
10GMS)
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 3507:1966 standards.
17. BLISTER PACK-PICKLE
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 3501:1966 standards.
18. BLISTER PACK-JAM
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 5861:1993 standards.
19. SACHET-DAIRY CREAMER
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 1165:2002 standards.
20. SACHET-SUGAR
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 1151:2003 standards.
Rs. 5.00
Crore
Rs. 10.00
Crore
Rs. 10.00
Crore
Rs. 5.00
Crore
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
Rs. 2.00 Crore
Rs. 2.00 Crore
Rs. 1.00 Crore
Rs. 50 Lakh
Rs. 50 Lakh
Rs. 50 Lakh
Rs. 50 Lakh
Rs. 50 Lakh
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21. SACHET-SALT
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 7224:1985 standards.
22. SACHET-PEPPER
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Preferably as per IS 1798:1982 standards.
23. DRY FRUITS
(All varieties in Small Packs).
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 50 Lakh
Rs. 50 Lakh
Rs. 50 Lakh
24. CURD
(In Sealed cups)
Must comply with PFA/FPO standards.
Preferably as per IS 8678:1977 &
IS12898/12899:1989 standards
Rs. 2.00
Crore
Rs. 50 Lakh
 The company/firm should be registered for manufacturing and selling similar products in India.
 The company/firm should possess at least 2 years’ experience of manufacturing the product in India.
 The company/firm should possess valid license (Health license/FPO/PFA/ISI etc.) issued by the competent Government
Authority.
 The Brand, for which Short-listing is sought, should be registered.
 The Company/Firm should enclose copy of all relevant documents, in support of requisite information, along with balance sheet and P&L account of last two complete financial years (2009-10 & 2010-11).
Send your application super scribing the envelop “Application for short-listing of ____ (item)” on the following address:-
Senior Commercial Manager/Catering
Northern Railway
Room No. 15-G, Headquarter Office,
Baroda House,
New Delhi.
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In reference to earlier press notification in leading newspapers and on Internet the list of approved/short listed brands of Food items is given below:-
List of short listed items
S.
No.
Item Brand Name D.O.
Issue of letter
Valid upto
13.9.11 12.9.13 1 Butter in foil/Blister pack
2 Sweets
3 Sugar in
Sachet
4 Salt & pepper in sachet
5 Pickle
Amul
Bikano( GulabJamun,Rasgulla, Sonpapri -do-
Daurala Trust Classic
D.G. Kitchen Masala
( S&P Sachet)
13.9.11
6.9.11
-do-
5.9.13
6
7
Tomato
Ketchup
Ice Cream
Hi choice, True hospitality
NogaSams
Delmonte, Noga, Cremica,Kissan,Maggi,
Tomato Matic True Hospitality Ever plus
Sams, Hi choice
Cream Bell,Gloria, ( LKO division)
Barista,Vadilal, Amul
Ice ling Cola, Orange, Lemon, clear
8.9.11
6.9.11
6.9.11
7.9.13
5.9.13
5.9.13
8 Aerated
Drinks
9 Flavoured
Milk
10 Coffee
11 Namkin
12 Fruit Jam
13 Curd
14 Biscuits
15 Fruit Drink
Tetra pack/Pet bottles
16. Confectionery items
Paras, Gopaljee,Gaganjust Milk Amul
24.8.11
13.9.11
23.8.13
12.9.13
BRU, Gold cup coffee, Sunrise and
Nescafe
Lehar Kurkure, Chulbul, FoodexTaiyee
Bingo, EM-DEE’s Cremica, Bikano
Kaleva, haldiram, Hippo
SAMS, Noga, Hi-choice, Kissan
Amul, MastiDhee, Paras, Dairy best.
Bonn, Parle, Horlcks, Britannia, Cremica,
Aliva, Duke’s priyagoldSunfeast
Litchica, Jumpin, Punch, Mr. Fresh
Slice/Nimbos, Delmonte, Mast Fruit
Jumps, Treat, Icelings, Mango punch
Frooti,, Appy, Appy Fi33,Grappo Fizz & lemon, B Natural Medley pur, Noga, Real
Maaza
Chokbar, Eclair, Kacchamango, bite,
Kismi, Lacto Bite, Mango Bite, Melody
Orange, Poppins &Softee. Priya Gold
Chocolae&Tofee,
Canmdyman&MintoNutrine brand of
Eclairs, Mahaalacto& Coffee Eclairs,
Vanilla, Strawberry, Coconut, Caramel and MithaiKaju-SoafeaseAlpenliebe,
ChocoliebeChloromint, Mentos, Centre
30.8.11 29-08-
13
8.9.11 7.9.13
30.8.11 29.8.13
30.8.11 29.8.13
30.8.11 29.8.13
-do- -do-
30-8-11 29-8-13
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17 Cake
18 Chips
19 Tea
20 PDW
21 Creamer fresh, Centre fruit and Happydent
Mohun’s, Priya Gold, Britannia, BONN
Bingo, Cremica, Yellow Diamond, Lays and Uncle chips, Hello Indo, Mic Mac,
Haldi Ram
Brooke Bond premium, Mohini Premium-
Rajdhani Shatabdi, Duronto and A1 & A category of stations of NR
Marvel Yellow, Double Diamond, Super cup Tea Bags and Utsav Tea packed, City gold, Mail/Express trains and BCDE & F category of stations of NR.
Bisleri, Kinley, Aquafina, Keystone,
Pawana qua, Bibo, Balley, Icelings,
Mount Kailash, Health plus
Everyday, Amulya, Nova, Dairy Vest,
White Magic
Fresca, Fresh Gold & Treat, Tropicana,
Real
12.9.11 11.9.13
12.9.11 11.9.13
09.12.1
1
(Six months)
09.12.1
1
8.6.12
08.12.1
3
8.9.11 07.9.11
3
12.9.11 11.9.13 22 Fruit juice in tetra pack/glass/p et bottles
Since short listing is a continuous process, the renowned manufactures of above tems, who are desirous of having their brands short listed for use/service/sale on Northern Railway may submit their applications on the prescribed forms in the office of Senior Commercial Manager/Catering, Room
No. 15-G, Baroda House, New Delhi by 17.00 hrs. on any working day before
7 th May, 2013 for all items and in case of tea before 7 th March, 2012. The validity of the shortlisting of each item will be as mentioned in the above shortlisted list.
The application form can be obtained from the office of Chief Commercial
Manager/Catering, Room No. 41-A, Baroda House, New Delhi on any working day between 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs. on payment of Rs. 5000/- (Rs. Five thousand only) to be deposited in cash with Divl. Cashier, Baroda House, New
Delhi or by way of Bank draft in favour of FA & CAO/Ctg. Northern Railway for each of the items, which will be non refundable or can be downloaded from website WWW.nr.Indianrailways.gov.in
and separate DD for Rs. 5000/- may be attached with application.
It is also clarified that this is not a tender notice but application for shortlisting of brand of above mentioned items for further process of procurement after calling tenders/quotations.
For Chief Commercial Manager/Catering
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