Indian Army Cheese Cube & Cheese Slice Tender Procurement 2026 - ISI/ISO Notified Standards, National

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for the supply of Cheese Cube and Cheese Slice products. No explicit quantity or estimated value is stated, and the BOQ lists 0 items, indicating a potential standalone or anticipatory tender. Key differentiators include a robust bidder documentation requirement and an option clause allowing up to 50% quantity variances at contracted rates. Post-receipt inspection is mandated at the consignee site, with demurrage penalties for non-lifted items. The tender emphasizes health safety for non-toxic materials and matrix of delivery options, with demurrage risk clarified. This tender may involve delivery to military facilities with a focus on compliant dairy products and traceability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal product specifications are provided within the available data.
• Inspections: Post Receipt Inspection at consignee site; Pre-dispatch inspection not set by ATC.
• Health and safety: Products must be non-toxic and harmless to health; MSDS may be provided for toxic materials.
• Delivery/Logistics: Option to adjust quantity up to 50% during contract; delivery period recalculation follows a defined formula (minimum 30 days).
• Documentation: Mandatory PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate (bank-certified).
• QC/Compliance: No explicit standard codes; vendors should prepare for potential GMP/dairy compliance checks.
• Risk: Demurrage at 0.5% of contract value per day if items are not lifted within 48 hours; disposal after 1 month if uncollected.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Documents to submit with bid: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and an EFT Mandate certified by bank.
• Quantity/Delivery: Up to 50% increase/decrease in quantity at contract, with extended delivery periods calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Inspection: Post Receipt Inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not mandated by ATC.
• Quality: Products must be non-toxic; non-toxic descriptor applies to standard dairy items; MSDS may accompany toxic materials.
• Demurrage: 0.5% daily contract value for unlifted goods within 48 hours; items unlifted after one month may be destroyed with no claim.