Indian Army Jam and Marmalade Procurement Defence Sector 2026 – DFS 366-2025 Packaging Standards & FSSAI/BIS Compliance
Bid Publish Date
31-Aug-2026, 9:16 am
Bid End Date
03-Sep-2026, 10:00 am
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Specific brand/OEM requirements: Not specified
- • Technical certifications: FSSAI and BIS markings required on packaging
- • Unique conditions: DFS 366-2025 packaging standard; 50% quantity option by purchaser
- • Important eligibility criteria: sound financial standing, PAN, GSTIN, EFT mandate
- • Warranty/AMC: warranty terms referenced but not detailed
- • Penalties/Performance: LD or penalties not detailed; option clause affects delivery
- • Delivery/Installation: delivery window linked to last delivery order date; minimum 30 days
- • No BOQ items: total items listed as 0; verify actual procurement scope during bid submission
Tender Overview
The procurement is for a ** Defence/FRD category item** under the Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs), focused on jam and marmalade in glass jars. Key packaging compliance includes DFS 366 - 2025 specifications, net content in glass jars, and mandatory FSSAI/BIS markings. The scope references a quality and hygiene standard framework with a governing specification already reviewed by the buyer. The tender emphasizes packaging, marking, and warranty terms, with an option clause to adjust quantity by up to 50%, and a delivery timeline linked to the last delivery order date. Location details are not explicitly stated, but the procurement is targeted to the defence segment, requiring ISI/BIS/FSSAI alignment where applicable.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Packaging Type: conforming to DFS 366 - 2025
- Net Content: glass jar capacity and labeling requirements to be specified in tender
- Type of Fruit: explicit fruit type not provided; compliance to quality and hygiene standard required
- Governing Specifications: must read and understand the governing specification
- Mandatory Certifications: FSSAI/BIS markings required; packaging and marking standards to be met
- Warranty: terms to be defined by supplier; reference to warranty in tender
- ATC/ATC Document: uploaded by buyer; suppliers should review for conditions
- BOQ: No items listed; total items 0
- EMD/Financials: not disclosed; bidders must meet generic financial standing criteria
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Purchase Quantity Flexibility: up to 50% increase/decrease at contract placement and during currency
- Delivery Period: aligned to last delivery order date with proportional extension; minimum 30 days rule applies
- Documents Required: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; vendor code creation specifics
- Payment Terms: not detailed; bidders should expect standard Govt terms
- Warranty: explicit warranty terms to be provided by supplier
- Other Clause: bidders must comply with ATC file; generic attributions apply
Key Specifications
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Packaging Type conforming to DFS 366-2025
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Net Content of glass jar (capacity to be specified)
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Mandatory FSSAI/BIS markings
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Governing specification: read and understood
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Type of Fruit: specified by governing specification
Terms & Conditions
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EMD amount not disclosed; ensure financial eligibility
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Delivery quantity may adjust up to 50%
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Warranty terms to be provided; check ATC
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Packaging to meet DFS 366-2025 and FSSAI/BIS
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not specified; bidders should anticipate standard government terms and confirm in bid
Delivery Schedule
Delivery period begins from last date of original delivery order; extended time based on increased quantity with minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not detailed in available data; bidders should seek clarification during bid submission
Bidder Eligibility
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No active liquidation or bankruptcy; must provide undertaking
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PAN, GSTIN, EFT Mandate; bank-certified
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Financial stability suitable for defence procurement
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
4800
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Past Performance
80 %
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Jam and Marmalade (V4) (Defence) (Q3)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Chennai
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Chennai | Chennai | - | - | 4800 | 15 | - |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9823435.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
Other Documents
OTHER
Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
2
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Required Documents
PAN Card copy
GSTIN copy
Cancelled cheque copy
EFT mandate certified by bank
Bidder financial standing undertaking (no liquidation/receivership)
Technical Specifications
1 Item
Item #1 Details
View Catalog| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | Governing Specifications/Technical Requirements | Compliance to Defence Food Specifications No 366 - 2025 Issued By Secretariat Of The Technical Standardisation Committee (Food Stuffs) (Directorate General Of Supplies And Transport) (Copy Attached) |
| Compliance | Governing specification has been seen, read and understood | Yes |
| Compliance | Type of Fruit | Pineapple, Mixed Fruit |
| Compliance | Compliance to Quality and Hygiene Standard | As per Clause no. 1 to 5 (Quality) and Clause no. 11 to 12 (Hygiene) of Governing Standard/Technical Specification |
| Packaging and Marking | Packaging Type conforming to DFS 366 - 2025 | Glass Jar |
| Packaging and Marking | Net Content of glass Jar | 500 gram |
| Packaging and Marking | Packing | Packing as per clause no. 6 to 7 of Governing Standard/Technical Specification |
| Packaging and Marking | Marking | As per Clause no. 8 to 10 of Governing Standard/Technical Specification |
| Packaging and Marking | Mandatory requirements of FSSAI/BIS | As per Clause no. 16 to 17 of Governing Standard/Technical Specification |
| Warranty | Warranty | As per Clause no. 10 of Governing Standard/Technical Specification |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to bid for jam marmalade packaging tender in India Army procurement 2026
Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and bank EFT mandate, along with financial stability undertaking. Review ATC uploads and ensure packaging complies with DFS 366-2025, FSSAI/BIS markings, and glass jar net content. Confirm quantity flexibility up to 50% and delivery terms.
What documents are required for Indian Army jam marmalade tender 2026
Required documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and a bid-specific financial standing undertaking. Also prepare packaging certifications, FSSAI/BIS marks, and any OEM authorizations if specified in ATC. Ensure supplier code creation as part of registration.
What are the packaging standards for DFS 366-2025 in this tender
Packaging must conform to DFS 366-2025 guidelines, with glass jar net content clearly labeled and properly marked. BIS/FSSAI compliance marks are mandatory, along with correct labeling and branding as per DFS packaging norms for defence procurement.
What is the quantity flexibility allowed in Indian Army jam marmalade bid
The purchaser reserves the right to adjust quantity up to 50% of bid quantity at contract placement and during contract currency. Additional time is calculated by (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
What certifications are required for packaging in this defence tender
Mandatory certifications include FSSAI and BIS marks on packaging. The tender requires compliance with governing specifications and packaging standards, plus adherence to hygiene and quality requirements stated in the governing specification.
When is the delivery period and how are extensions calculated in this tender
Delivery begins from the last date of the original delivery order. If the quantity increases, extension time equals (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum 30 days. The purchaser may extend up to the original delivery period during the option exercise.
What is the EMD amount for this jam marmalade tender 2026
EMD amount is not disclosed in the available data. Bidders should assume standard defence practice requires an EMD or security deposit as per tender terms and confirm exact value in the ATC or tender documents before submission.
Which organization is issuing the jam marmalade packaging tender in 2026
The tender is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs, Defence sector. The procurement targets jam and marmalade packaged in glass jars with DFS 366-2025 packaging standards and FSSAI/BIS compliance as mandatory.