Indian Army Cornflakes and FMCG Procurement Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 2025 - IS 550/ISOs Compliant Supplies Tender

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, for FMCG commodities including cornflakes, cornflour, custard powder, pickles, tomato sauce, biscuits, oats, jelly, and related items in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695001). The tender indicates a multi-item scope across 13 catalogued items with no specific quantities disclosed. A key commercial feature is the option to modify order quantity by up to 25% during contract placement and currency, at contracted rates, with delivery time recalculated based on the extended quantity. The tender requires vendors to submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by the bank for vendor code creation, signaling a standardized onboarding process. The absence of explicit item specifications suggests a generic supply contract designed to accommodate multiple FMCG products under a single procurement framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope includes: cornflakes, cornflour, custard powder, pickle, tomato sauce, biscuits, sago, vinegar, Horlicks, Oats, Jelly, Lactogen, and Semiya across 13 items.
• No explicit quantities or unit measures are published in the BOQ; bidders should prepare for a flexible multi-item procurement.
• The buyer reserves the right to increase/decrease order quantity by up to 25% and to extend delivery time proportionally, with a minimum extension of 30 days.
• Delivery period calculations follow: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, subject to contract terms.
• The ATC references a Vendor Code creation process and bank-certified EFT mandate documentation.
• No product-specific standards (e.g., ISI/ISO) are listed; bidders should confirm compliance during bid submission.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD not disclosed in the provided terms; bidders should verify in the ATC or tender documents.
• Required documents for bid submission include PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by the bank.
• Section indicates a branding-neutral procurement with a flexible quantity model; bidders must be prepared for quantity variations.
• No delivery timeline or payment terms are specified beyond the option clause; bidders should seek clarifications during bid qualification.
• Section enforces vendor code creation prerequisites and alignment with the buyer’s procurement rules.
• No explicit warranty, penalties, or performance bonds are described in the disclosed terms.