Indian Army Himalayan Pink Rock Salt Tender Dehradun Uttarakhand 2026 ISO FSSAI Compliant

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is for the Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, targeting Himalayan Pink Rock Salt (Q3) under the mineral/food category. The contract contemplates bulk or packaged salt, with supply terms negotiated between purchaser and supplier. Key differentiators include ISI/ISO and FSSAI conformity, and flexible quantity options up to 50% during contract and extension periods. The scope emphasizes compliance, packaging, and verified test reports rather than a fixed BOQ, signaling a supplier-led specification alignment for delivery in bulk or packaged form. The arrangement requires adherence to documented quality controls and on-demand certificate provision to maintain supply continuity.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Himalayan Pink Rock Salt (mineral salt category) with FSSAI compliance and potential ISO certification.
• Packaging: Packaging type, state, and size in grams, packaging shall be securely closed; bulk or packaged forms as agreed.
• Shelf life and packaging materials: explicit consideration of shelf life and packaging materials, including secure closure standards.
• Chemical limits: Maximum potassium, maximum magnesium, minimum sodium chloride content, maximum calcium values to be met as per specification.
• Testing & certification: Test reports/certifications to prove conformity, availability of test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC-accredited lab, and copies furnished on demand.
• Documentation: On-bid certificates include PAN, GSTIN, EFT mandate; additional supplier certificates to be uploaded as per ATC/TCs.
• Delivery & quality checks: Demurrage/inspection processes outlined; sampling and verdict by CFL/DGST/QA bodies with appeals mechanism.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Not specified in provided data; bidders must ensure documents demanded in terms and conditions are submitted.
• Delivery: Option clause allows +/- 50% quantity variation and extended delivery times based on the original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Payment & penalties: Demurrage at 0.5% of contract value per day for rejected stock not lifted within 48 hours; destruction after one month if not lifted.
• Pre-qualification/docs: PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; certificates and compliance documents required; supplier must be able to supply goods and pass CFL/DGST verdicts.
• Scope: Bid price to include all costs for supply of goods; strict adherence to inspection and acceptance procedures.
• Compliance: Certificates and reports must be uploaded; failure leads to bid rejection; normal QA and appeal processes apply.