Indian Army Sorghum Flour Tender 2025 Defence Department – Jowar/Flour Procurement Q2

Tender Overview

The opportunity is a procurement by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for Sorghum Flour or Jowar Flour (Defence) categorized as Q2. The tender specifies an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery timelines linked to the original date and extended periods. Bidder commitments include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate documentation. Turnover requirements apply to both bidders and the OEM, with audited statements or CA certificates required for the last three financial years.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications or BOQ items are published. The procurement scope focuses on cereal flour category in a defence context. Expect OEM turnover verification: minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years as per bid document.
• Key submission norms include: upload of GST invoice and GST payment screenshot during GeM invoice generation; and vendor code creation documents (PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate).
• Allocation and delivery physics rely on the option clause: additional time calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. The contractor must be capable of scale adjustments within the contract window.
• The terms emphasize compliance with the buyer’s standard ATC and the GeM portal invoicing workflow, including OEM turnover proof.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD not specified in data, but bidder turnover criteria require a minimum average annual turnover for bidders and OEMs over the last 3 years, evidenced by audited balance sheets or CA certificates.
• Delivery timelines anchored to the original delivery order date; extension follows the calculated formula with a minimum 30-day buffer.
• Documentation to be submitted with bid includes PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate, and turnover evidence. Compliance with these items is mandatory for bid validity and vendor code creation.
• The clause confirms the buyer’s right to adjust quantities by up to 25% during both initial and currency periods, at contracted rates, reinforcing the need for scalable production and logistics planning.