Indian Army Pune Food & Grocery Procurement Tender 2026 – Cornflour, Custard Powder, Jelly & More, EMD ₹40,000

Bidders must submit an EMD of ₹40,000 and comply with the buyer-uploaded ATC. The tender allows ±25% quantity variation and requires adherence to the option-based delivery schedule. Prepare standard bid documents, product catalogs, and any supplier certifications. Review the ATC thoroughly for any additional conditions or forms.

Essential documents typically include GST certificate, PAN, financial statements, experience certificates for similar supply, EMD receipt, technology/compliance statements, and OEM authorizations if applicable. The buyer’s ATC may add forms; ensure submission of all items referenced in the ATC and BOQ notes.

Delivery terms follow the option clause; quantity may change by ±25% during contract. The extended delivery period is calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum extension of 30 days. Original delivery timelines apply unless an extension is invoked.

The earnest money deposit required is ₹40,000. Ensure payment through the approved channel and attach the EMD receipt with the bid. This amount is a bid security to participate in the procurement process for the 34 listed items.

The BOQ comprises categories such as cornflour, custard powder, sago, jelly, ice cream powder, drinking chocolate, tomato sauce, vermicelli, biscuits, oats, Horlicks, Protinex variants, Lectogen-I/II, honey, Ensure Diabetes Care, Cerelac No 1, Ground Nut, animal feeds, and related items; exact quantities and units are not disclosed in the provided data.

No explicit standards (IS/ISO/BIS) are published in the current tender excerpt. Bidders should monitor the ATC for any certification requirements and be prepared to demonstrate supplier capability, food safety compliance, and quality assurances as per government procurement norms.

Delivery is governed by the original delivery order with possible extensions via the option clause. Extended time is calculated by the specified formula, with a minimum 30-day extension. If quantity increases, the delivery period extends proportionally; if the original is short, extension remains the original period.

Eligibility centers on EMD submission, ability to supply diverse grocery items, and compliance with ATC terms. Prepare standard bid documents, ensure GST/PAN validity, and collect any required OEM authorizations. Review the buyer-uploaded ATC for any additional eligibility criteria and forms.