Request for Quotation for Supply - Button Mushroom– in Himachal Pradesh
1.Introduction
Appropriate Technology India (AT India), an Indian NGO registered under the Societies Act 1860 has been working in Uttarakhand since 1994 with dual objectives of biodiversity conservation and economic development. These objectives can be achieved only when the local communities secure economic and managerial control over their natural resources and have access to necessary information technical and financial. support. This incentive motivates them to work actively toward the long-term conservation of these resources This premise continues to inform AT India's strategy to assist village communities in Uttarakhand towards conserving their natural resources and biodiversity while developing economic opportunities through enterprise utilizing natural resources (natural resources-based products and NTFP) in an equitable. economically and environmentally sustainable manner.
2. Scope of Work
Supply and Delivery of Inputs for Button Mushroom Cultivation
The purpose of this scope of work is to procure high-quality materials required for the successful cultivation of Button Mushrooms, including mushroom seeds (spawn), cultivation bags, organic fertilizers, and cocopeat. The selected supplier shall ensure timely delivery of contamination-free, ready-to-use materials that meet the specified quality standards.
2. Components and Specifications
| S. No. | Item | Description / Specification | Quantity | Remarks |
| 1 | Button Mushroom Spawn (Seed) | Fresh, contamination-free spawn of Button mushroom (Pleurotus species) suitable for temperate/subtropical climate; moisture content 60–65%; packed in sterilized polythene bags. | As per requirement for 2,500 cultivation bags | Spawn must be freshly prepared (<15 days old) |
| 2 | Cultivation Bags | Polypropylene or HDPE bags (capacity 2–2.5 kg substrate per bag); heat-resistant, perforated for air circulation, sealed properly; ready for inoculation or pre-inoculated depending on procurement type. | 2,500 Bags | Each bag to be uniform in size and substrate mix |
| 3 | Organic Fertilizer / Nutrient Supplement | Well-decomposed organic compost or bio-fertilizer blend suitable for enriching mushroom substrate; free from chemical residues. | As per substrate requirement | To support substrate nutrient balance |
| 4 | Cocopeat | Fine, sieved, low EC (<0.5 mS/cm), high water retention, and sterilized cocopeat for substrate preparation or casing layer; moisture 50–60%. | As required for 2,500 bags | To be supplied in compressed blocks or loose form |
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Registered firm/agency with valid GST and PAN.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in implementing sustainable or organic agriculture interventions.
- Proven track record in training, Agri-input supply, and PGS certification facilitation.
- Preference to vendors based in or operating within Himachal Pradesh/Uttarakhand.
4. Documents to be Submitted
Interested suppliers/agencies are requested to submit:
- Company profile and legal documents (Registration, GST, PAN, etc.)
- Technical proposal detailing understanding of the scope and approach
- Financial quotation with item-wise cost breakdown (inclusive of taxes, transportation, and installation)
- Experience and references of similar assignments
5. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
| Criteria | Weightage |
| Technical proposal and understanding of scope | 30% |
| Relevant experience and past performance | 25% |
| Quality and specifications of materials | 20% |
| Financial quotation | 25% |
6. Delivery Location
Project villages, at distt Sirmour Himachal Pradesh (exact locations to be provided at the time of order placement).
7. Terms and Conditions
- AT India reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation without assigning reasons.
- All quoted prices must be inclusive of taxes and transportation to the project site.
- Payment will be made upon successful delivery, installation, and verification of deliverables.
- Any deviation from specifications must be approved in writing prior to delivery.
- All quoted prices must remain firm and valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of submission of the quotation. No escalation or price revision shall be accepted during this period for any reason whatsoever.
8.Submission Deadline
All proposals must be received by 09/09/2025 at the following:
Contact for Clarification:
Address: ADMIN OFFICE 179, Kalyan Kunj, Panditwadi, Dehradun-248007, Uttarakhand, India
Email: Admin@atindia.org
Phone Number: +917618314144