Indian Army Himalayan Pink Rock Salt Procurement 2026 India – IS 550/FSSAI Compliance Salt Supply Tender

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for the supply of Himalayan Pink Rock Salt (Q3) to be delivered within India. The procurement scope is strictly the supply of Goods, with packaging options and state/packaging materials to be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier. Key differentiators include FSSAI standards compliance and a modest EMD of ₹910. The contract allows a flexible quantity up to 50% of bid quantity, with extended delivery calculations and minimum 30 days added time. Emphasis on secure packaging and bulk versus packaged formats aligns with field use and storage requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name: Himalayan Pink Rock Salt (Q3)
• Packaging: Packaging type, Packaging material, Packaging size in grams; salt to be securely closed; bulk or packed as agreed
• Shelf life: Noted under construction parameters; state and packaging details to be finalized
• Mineral content: Maximum Potassium content, Maximum Calcium content, Minimum Sodium chloride content, Maximum Magnesium content
• Standards: Compliance to FSSAI Standards; analysis/quality checks via CFL; acceptance sampling defined
• Delivery/Scope: Only supply of Goods; delivery terms to be finalized; demurrage terms apply if not lifted
• Inspection: CFL analysis, acceptance samples; no additional stock tender time for rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹910 to be deposited before opening of financial bid evaluation
• Documents: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; certificates must be uploaded
• Option clause: Purchaser may adjust quantity up to 50%; delivery period adjustments with minimum 30 days
• Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day for non-lifted items within 48 hours; destruction if not lifted within a month
• Scope: Bid price to include all costs; supply of Goods only; CFL inspection and acceptance process applies