Indian Army Pet Food for Dogs and Cats Tender Jammu 2026 IS 11968 Compliant

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for pet food for dogs and cats conforming to IS 11968 in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir (180001). The contract includes packing, shelf life, and mandatory test reports; EMD is ₹37,500. Inspectors may be CFL JAMMU or CFL DELHI pre-dispatch, with post-receipt checks at the consignee site. Bidder must ensure product not end-of-life within two years of bid, and offer delivery within the extended window as per option clause. This procurement focuses on non-toxic, government-ready pet nutrition suitable for service animals. Unique elements include mandatory BIS standards compliance, veterinary-grade hygiene, and documented test reports provided at bidding or on demand. The scope emphasizes stability, safety, and traceability for government supply chains, with inspection by nominated agencies and GST-compliant invoicing through GeM.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Conforming Standard: BIS IS 11968 compliant pet food
• Product scope: general pet food for dogs and cats with defined types and sub-types
• Hygiene & safety: adherence to Pet Food Hygiene guidelines; non-toxicity required
• Packaging: defined packing size and clear labeling; must enable government inventory handling
• Documentation: provide all relevant test reports at bid or on demand; maintain traceability
• Experience: bidder or OEM must have two years of regular supply to govt bodies; include contract copies
• EMD: ₹37,500; payable as per GeM/Government rules
• Delivery & option clause: quantity adjustments up to 50%; delivery period adjustments with minimum 30 days; delivery starts from last original order date
• Inspection: pre-dispatch and post-receipt checks via nominated agencies
• GST invoicing: upload GST invoice and GST portal payment screenshot during GeM invoice generation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹37,500; payment as prescribed by GeM terms
• Financial standing: bidder should not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; undertaking to be uploaded
• Product lifecycle: offerings must be at least 2 years residual life; no end-of-life declarations by OEM
• Documents for vendor code: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled cheque, EFT mandate validated by bank
• Experience requirement: minimum 2 years supplying similar govt/PSU contracts; provide supporting contracts
• Option clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 50%; delivery window extended proportionally with minimum 30 days
• Inspection: pre-dispatch and post-receipt checks by CFL JAMMU or CFL DELHI; ensure compliance with safety and non-toxicity
• Wholly non-toxic: products must be non-toxic; if toxic, provide MSDS