Indian Army Spice Procurement Tender Sonitpur Assam Cardamom Coriander Turmeric 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for the supply of spice commodities, including Cardamom Large, Coriander, Tamarind, Turmeric, Cumin Seed, Black Pepper, Clove, Red Chili, Mustard Seed, Garlic at the Sonitpur, Assam 784001 location. The BOQ lists 10 items, all categorized under spice procurement, with no explicit quantity or value disclosed. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will assess quality at the buyer location, followed by sample approval before bid opening. Only bidders from Assam State are eligible, and the scope is strictly supply of goods. The buyer reserves rights on quantity variation up to 25% of bid/contract quantity and related delivery extensions. Key differentiators include sample-based qualification and the insistence on highest quality per the buyer’s criteria. Unique aspects: Assam-only bidding, mandatory pre-bid sample approval, and formal documentation for vendor code creation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

No product specifications are published; however, the scope covers spice commodities across 10 items with no unit quantities disclosed. Buyers require the following for evaluation:

• Qualitative assessment through mandatory pre-bid meeting and sample approval at buyer’s location
• Quality assertion as per “best quality” standard in bid terms
• Compliance with supply of goods only, with delivery timelines linked to contract quantity and options for up to 25% variation in quantity
• Documentation indicates need for vendor code creation and sample qualification as condition to bid opening
• Participation limited to bidders domiciled in Assam with required business documents

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery quantity flexibility: up to 25% variation during/after contract, calculated from original quantity with minimum 30 days added time
• Documents for bid: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate certified by bank
• Scope: Bid price must include all costs for supply of goods; no services
• Pre-bid & samples: Mandatory pre-bid meeting; samples must be approved by buyer agency prior to bid opening
• Eligibility: Bidders must be from Assam State; submit PAN, GST, Experience certificate, MII Class 1 declaration
• Additional notes: Emphasis on best quality and adherence to buyer’s general terms