Indian Army Kupwara JK Security Equipment Tender 2026 – Idli Maker, Kadai, Grinder, Electric Motor & Accessories

Tender Overview

• Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) operating in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir 193221. Tender covers a broad category of kitchen and support hardware including Idli Makers (24 inch), Idli Maker Big 100 Pcs, various Kadai sizes (12 inch, 24 inch), Palta, Kulcha/roasting vessels, Knives, Potato Piller, Tawa varieties (Small & Big), Grinder/Mixer 1200 W, Electric Motor for Bhatti (2 HP), Wooden Belan, Rice Sieve and more. Estimated value and EMD details are not disclosed in the data. This procurement appears to be for uniform, mess, or canteen supply across multiple item lines under a single contract framework. A notable Buyer Clause allows quantity variation up to 25% during and after award, informing bidders to plan scalable manufacturing and delivery.
• Key differentiator: Broad, multi-item kitchen equipment package under one tender with option for quantity flexibility and advancement sample approvals as part of the contract framework.
• Unique aspects: Sample approval process post-award; potential bulk supply aligned to approved sample; extensions and delivery time recalculation rules if approvals are delayed.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Since no explicit technical specs are provided, bidders should prepare for a broad hardware conformity posture, including standard kitchen equipment dimensions, material quality, and safety considerations typical of military mess equipment. Emphasis should be placed on efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance for items like Grinder 1200 W and 2 HP Electric Motors. The data highlights an emphasis on sample-based approval before bulk manufacturing, meaning the successful bidder must deliver 14-16 advance samples within 5 days of award, with the buyer delivering feedback within 5 days and possible modifications to be implemented prior to bulk production. Delivery timelines may be adjusted if approvals are delayed, with LD not imposed for buyer-induced delays.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD or security deposit is required but not quantified in the data; bidders should prepare to provide the standard government security submission as per terms.
• Delivery terms: 25% quantity variation allowed at contract formation and during currency; delivery period recalculated using the formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Advance sample approval: 14-16 samples to be submitted within 5 days of contract award; non-conformance may trigger termination or requirement for fresh samples.
• Compliance: Vendors must be prepared to supply free test samples during testing and cover any pre-supply testing expenses if required; bulk supply must adhere to approved sample standards.
• Additional terms include maintaining supply chain readiness for multiple line items and adherence to delivery extensions as per option clause.