Indian Army Spices and Condiments Tender Kanpur UP 208001 IS 2443 IS 13446 FSSAI GMP 2026

Bidders must meet essential eligibility: manufacturer status for MSE preference, valid GSTIN and PAN, and FSSAI license. Prepare packaging, labeling details, and shelf life commitments. Include ISI/IS standards references (IS 2443, IS 13446) and lab test reports if available, with delivery timelines per buyer terms.

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, FSSAI licence, test reports on demand, NDA, vendor code formation documents, and any OEM authorizations. Also provide financial statements and relevant spice supply experience if available.

Standards include IS 2443 for type, IS 13446 for cardamom, and compliance with FSSAI GMP and hygienic regulations. Packaging must meet labeling/display requirements with shelf life details and residual shelf life information where applicable.

Shelf life must be a minimum of 1 year from delivery date. Vendors should ensure remaining usable shelf life at the time of supply and provide any residual shelf life data if requested by the buyer.

EMD details are not disclosed in the available data. Bidders should monitor the tender portal and prepare an EMD as per standard government practice, typically a fixed amount or percentage of estimated value, to be paid via bank guarantee or online mode.

Yes, a test report from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs may be demanded to prove conformity. If reports are not available, select NA in the form but be prepared to provide on-demand documentation during bid evaluation.

Packaging must enable labeling and display as per FSSAI norms, with clear spice form details, packing size in kg, and product name. Labels should reflect shelf life, batch details, and compliance marks as applicable to the spice type.

Procurement occurs for the Indian Army at Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Governing standards include ISI/IS compatibility, FSSAI licensing, GMP, and hygienic/sanitary compliance; labeling and shelf life requirements are explicitly mandated.