Indian Army Spice Procurement Belgaum Karnataka 2026 ISM Range Tender for Multitude of Masalas and Spices

Tender Overview

The Indian Army invites bids for a broad spice procurement in Belgaum, Karnataka covering a wide range of products including red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin, mustard, sambar masala, meat masala, garam masala, biryani masala, kitchen king masala, hing powder, imli, fennel seeds, ajwain, methi, coriander seeds, khada masala, pappad appalam, chole masala, coconut powder, garlic and more. The project comprises 36 BOQ items with unspecified quantities and an estimated value not disclosed. The tender incorporates a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% variation in ordered quantities at contracted rates. Delivery timelines extend from the last date of the original delivery order with a minimum 30 days extension, and the purchaser may adjust timeframes per the option clause. This procurement emphasizes spice blends suitable for military kitchens and standard culinary masalas.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specs or performance criteria are provided in the tender. Available data references: 36 BOQ items of various spice categories; no standard codes or packaging requirements stated. The terms include an option clause permitting up to 25% quantity fluctuations and correlated delivery extension rules. The contract will hinge on supplier capability to deliver a diverse spice range on contracted rates, with delivery starting from the original DO’s due date. Suppliers should prepare for standard military procurement processes, including quality assurances aligned to unspecified internal Army standards.
• Key terms to capture (for bidders): quantify ability to supply multiple spice lines, maintain consistent quality across a 36-item catalog, and readiness to adapt to requested quantity changes within the 25% band.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause allows increase/decrease in quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract, with extended delivery time calculated as (Increase/Original) × Original delivery period, min 30 days.
• Delivery period tied to the last date of the original delivery order; extended timelines apply if the option clause is exercised.
• No explicit EMD amount or payment terms disclosed; bidders should anticipate standard government tender practices and prepare to meet generic security/finance documentation.
• The tender requires compliance with general buyer terms and adherence to delivery schedules, with the understanding that quantities and delivery timelines are subject to fluctuation within the stated 25% band.