Indian Army Kitchen Staples Tender 2026: Spices and Powders Procurement GEM 2026/B/7113339

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, announces a procurement tender for a range of essential kitchen staples, including Catch Dhanya Powder, Catch Red Chili Powder, Catch Haldi Powder, Imli, Custard Powder Catch, Boondi 200 Gm, Kitchen King Masala, Biryani Masala, Garlic, Jeera, Dhal Chini, Long, Corn Flour, and Seviya. The estimated contract value is ₹55,000 with 14 total items listed in the BOQ, though item-wise quantities are not disclosed. This procurement targets reliable supply of staple spices and cooking ingredients for military mess operations, with a flexible quantity approach via an option clause. The tender emphasizes revisionability of order quantities up to 25% during and after contracting, under contracted rates, and delivery timing aligned with the extended period if options are exercised. The document highlights supplier onboarding via vendor-code creation, including standard payment and banking documentation. The opportunity sits within a high-demand military kitchen category and calls for compliant, reputable bidders who can sustain consistent supply.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items span a broad category of ready-to-use spices and powders used in Indian cuisine for large-scale food service.
• BoQ shows 14 total items; specific quantities and unit measures are not disclosed in the provided data.
• Estimated value: ₹55,000; no explicit EMD amount is stated.
• Delivery/fulfilment window: flexible via option clause; delivery timing depends on the original delivery order and options exercised; minimum time extensions correlate to the formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a floor of 30 days.
• Vendor-code creation is required; bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate.
• No product standards (e.g., ISI/ISO) are specified in the data; suppliers should be prepared to meet standard food-grade certifications if demanded by the buyer.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract time and during the currency of the contract at contracted rates.
• Delivery period adjustments apply per the option clause, with a minimum extension of 30 days when increasing quantity.
• Documents for vendor-code creation: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate certified by bank.
• EMD amount: Not specified in the provided data; bidders should verify current EMD requirements during bid submission.
• Payment terms: Not explicitly defined in the data; bid terms may specify payment upon delivery or after vendor-code validation. Ensure alignment with agency terms.
• The tender requires bidders to comply with all buyer-added terms and conditions, including general procurement safeguards and delivery compliance.