Indian Army Cheese Cube & Cheese Slice Tender Department Of Military Affairs 2026 - IS 550/ISO standards, Vendor Code Creation

Tender Overview

The opportunity involves the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs procuring Cheese Cube and Cheese Slice products. Location and start/end dates are not specified; the tender outlines a vendor code creation process and generic procurement terms. The quantity may vary by up to 25% during contract execution at contracted rates, with delivery timing linked to the original delivery schedule and extended periods. The tender emphasizes document submission for vendor setup, signaling a supply chain onboarding focus alongside product supply. A distinctive element is the option clause enabling scalable orders within defined limits, which bidders should factor into capacity planning and inventory management. The absence of BOQ items suggests a broad, category-wide cheese procurement rather than a single-item purchase and highlights the need for robust quality and supply assurances from bidders.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are published for the cheese products in the BOQ.
• Key procurement terms include a quantity variation allowance: +25% of bid quantity at contract placement, and up to +25% during currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery period calculations follow: (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extended-time provisions may apply.
• Essential submission requirements pertain to Vendor Code creation: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate certified by Bank.
• Absence of product-specific standards means bidders should prepare capability to meet general food-grade dairy procurement standards and ensure traceability and quality assurances during supply.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• The tender enforces an option clause allowing quantity variation up to 25% both at initial contract and during the contract period.
• For vendor onboarding, submit PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and an EFT Mandate certified by your bank.
• Delivery timing references depend on the original delivery order and extended periods, with calculation-based adjustments and a minimum delivery window of 30 days.
• No explicit EMD value is provided in the available data; bidders should prepare standard security deposit as per organization norms and verify via official ATC documents.