Tender Overview
The Indian Army, under the Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for procurement of multiple spice categories including red chilli powder, mustard, turmeric powder, tamarind, black pepper, clove, coriander powder, cardamom, and cumin seeds. The scope is to supply, install (where applicable), test, commission, and train operators, with statutory clearances if required. The tender emphasizes a flexible quantity policy allowing up to 25% increases or decreases from bid quantity at contract award and during the currency of the contract, with delivery timelines tied to the final delivery order. This procurement may involve a bulk supply for military catering needs and packed spice provisions, requiring compliance with standard traceability and quality controls.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: red chilli powder, mustard powder, turmeric powder, tamarind, black pepper, clove, coriander powder, cardamom, cumin seeds.
- Scope of supply: supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; statutory clearances if applicable.
- Delivery policy: option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation; delivery period alignment with last/delivery order dates; minimum extension period of 30 days.
- Sample/inspection notes: reference samples may be used when pre-dispatch inspection is selected; cost borne by buyer; reference samples treated as part of delivered quantity.
- Quality/control: no explicit standards listed; bidders should assume general spice-grade compliance and traceability.
- BOQ status: 9 items exist, but specific quantities and units are not disclosed.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/security and payment terms: not specified in the data; bidders must comply with standard procurement terms and any statutory clearance requirements.
- Delivery timeline: extended delivery time calculations anchored to original period; may extend within contracted rates.
- Documentation: bidders should prepare typical government tender documents including GST, PAN, experience certificates, and financial statements; OEM authorizations may be required.
- Inspection: reference sample procedures, reference samples may be distributed to consignee; costs borne by buyer.
- Contract scope: includes training of operators and compliance with statutory clearances if needed;
- Risk/penalties: no explicit LDs listed; option clause implies performance and delivery risk management via quantity variation.
