Indian Army Jam and Marmalade Procurement in Defence Sector 2026 ISI/DFS Standards Glass Jar 2026
Bid Publish Date
21-Jul-2026, 10:31 am
Bid End Date
31-Jul-2026, 11:00 am
EMD
₹19,103
Location
Progress
Quantity
7626
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Key Highlights
- • Brand/OEM constraints and whether any specific fruit type or packaging brand is preferred
- • Demurrage penalties: 0.5% of total contract value per day after 48 hours; destruction after 1 month
- • Shelf life must equal warranty period as per DFS; latest manufacture standard required
- • Option clause enabling 50% quantity variation during and after contract signing
- • Mandatory documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation
- • EMD amount: ₹19,103; essential for bid evaluation
- • Delivery period recalculation methodology when option clause exercised
- • Compliance with governing specifications and Type of Fruit details to be provided by bidder
- • No BOQ items reported; overall scope appears to be packaging of jam/marmalade
Categories
2
Tender Overview
Indian Army invites bids for jam and marmalade packaged in glass jars under Defence procurement. The scope references compliance with governing specifications, with detailed focus on type of fruit and net content of glass jar. The bid requires an EMD of ₹19,103, and bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate. The contract grants option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 50%, with delivery time recalculation based on original period and extended duration rules. Shelf life must mirror the warranty period and reflect latest manufacture standards. The award will hinge on suppliers’ ability to meet shelf-life and compliance requirements within the granted delivery framework.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/service: Jam and Marmalade packed in glass jars as itemized in the RFP scope, for the Indian Army
- Standards/Compliances: Governing specifications/technical requirements; Type of Fruit information to be supplied by bidder; Net content specification for glass jars
- EMD: ₹19,103 mandatory deposit
- Shelf life: Minimum equal to the warranty period as per DFS; latest manufacture and 100% defined life at delivery
- Delivery/Logistics: Delivery period rules apply per option clause; demurrage if rejected items not lifted within 48 hours (0.5% of total value per day) and destruction after 1 month if not cleared
- Bidder prerequisites: FAT/financial risk checks, with documents
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause allows +/- 50% quantity adjustment at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates
- Bidders must not be under liquidation or similar proceedings; must upload an undertaking
- Mandatory submission documents: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate certified by bank
- Ration ATCs include demurrage penalties and shelf-life alignment with DFS standards
- Compliance with latest production standards and 100% defined shelf life at delivery
Key Specifications
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- Product/service: Jam and Marmalade in glass jars
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- Category: Compliance with Governing Specifications/Technical Requirements
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- Type of Fruit: Not specified in data; bidder must declare
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- Net Content: Not specified; bidder to provide exact jar capacity
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- Shelf Life: Equal to warranty period per DFS; latest manufacture
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- Demurrage: 0.5% daily after 48 hours for rejected items; destruction after one month
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- EMD: ₹19,103
Terms & Conditions
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Option clause permits ±50% quantity adjustment at order and during currency
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Delivery schedule computed from last date of original delivery order
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Shelf life must equal DFS warranty period and reflect latest production standards
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not provided; bidders should assume standard government terms and verify in final contract
Delivery Schedule
Delivery timeline based on extended period rules; time to be recalculated as (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
0.5% of total contract value per day as demurrage for unlifted rejected items after 48 hours; destruction after 1 month if not cleared
Bidder Eligibility
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Not under liquidation or bankruptcy
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Valid PAN and GST registrations
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Ability to meet shelf-life and DFS-compliant manufacturing standards
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Jam and Marmalade (V4) (Defence) (Q3)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
6
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
ALLAHABAD
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ALLAHABAD | ALLAHABAD | - | - | 7626 | 15 | - |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9636414.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
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 | Type of Fruit | Apricot, Gooseberry, Peach, Pineapple, Plum & Greengage, Raspberry, Strawberry, Mango, Apple, Mixed Fruit, Citrius Fruits(From Mandarin Family Having Orange Flavour(except lemon)) |
| Packaging and Marking | Net Content of glass Jar | 500 gram |
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Required Documents
PAN Card copy
GSTIN copy
Cancelled cheque copy
EFT Mandate copy certified by Bank
Undertaking of non-liability to liquidation or bankruptcy
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How to bid for jam marmalade tender in India Army 2026
Bidders should review governing specifications, ensure DFS-compliant jar packaging, provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate; submit EMD of ₹19,103; comply with the 50% quantity option and delivery-time rules; confirm shelf life vs warranty period.
What documents are required for jam tender in Army procurement
Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certified by bank; provide undertaking against liquidation or bankruptcy; include any OEM authorizations if required; ensure shelf-life compliance with DFS standards and latest production certificates.
What are the shelf-life requirements for jam in this tender
Shelf life must be equal to the warranty period defined in the DFS; product must be from the latest manufacture with 100% defined life at delivery; confirm jar contents meet current regulatory standards.
What is the demurrage clause for unlifted rejected items
Demurrage is 0.5% of total contract value per day for items not lifted within 48 hours; if not cleared after one month, items will be destroyed by the station board of officers with no claim admissible.
When can quantity be increased under the option clause
The purchaser may increase quantity up to 50% of the contracted quantity at the time of contract placement and during currency, at contracted rates; delivery time scales follow the extended period rules with a minimum 30 days.
Which standards govern this jam procurement for Army
Governing specifications/technical requirements apply; Type of fruit and net content are specified in tender data; ensure compliance with DFS warranty alignment and latest manufacturing standards for glass jar packaging.
What is the EMD amount for this Army jam tender
The EMD amount is ₹19,103; ensure payment via the specified channel and include EMD documentation with bid submission to qualify for evaluation.
What is the delivery timeline for extended quantity under this tender
Delivery period recalculation follows: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extension may be applied if the option clause is exercised.
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9636414.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