Indian Army Jam and Marmalade (V4) Defence Tender Dimapur Nagaland 2026 - DFS 366-2025 Packaging, FSSAI/BIS Compliance

Tender Overview

Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for the Jam and Marmalade (V4) in Dimapur, Nagaland. The procurement category is Defence, with a focus on compliant fruit preserves packaged in glass jars, meeting DFS 366-2025 packaging standards. The tender specifies an EMD of ₹12,517 and requires BIS/FSSAI packaging compliance, including net content and packing requirements. Applicants must demonstrate non-obsolescence of offered products and at least 2 years of supplier experience to govt bodies, with a 3-year residual product life criterion. A vendor must furnish PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate during bid submission. The purchaser reserves a 50% quantity option and a 50% extension of quantity and delivery time, governed by a formula based on original delivery period. The absence of a BOQ is noted, indicating item-level detail will be assessed via standard compliance and contractual terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Jam and Marmalade (V4) for defence
• Packaging standard: DFS 366-2025 compliant packaging and marking; glass jar packaging with specified net content
• Compliance: Product must satisfy Governing Specifications/Technical Requirements and show recognition of the governing specification
• Mandatory certifications: FSSAI and BIS compliance; packaging and labeling must meet health and safety norms
• Warranty: Explicit warranty terms requested, with health-safe and non-toxic product assurances
• Market life: Product should have at least 3 years residual market life as per OEM status
• Turnover/experience: Minimum average annual turnover aligned with bid document and 2+ years govt procurement experience; OEM capabilities allowed via resellers

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹12,517 as bid security
• Experience: 2+ years manufacturing/supplying similar products to central/state govt or PSU; must provide contracts showing annual quantity per year
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT Mandate; vendor code creation documents
• Option clause: 50% quantity increase/decrease and 50% extended delivery period with a specified calculation method
• Turnover requirement: Average turnover over last 3 financial years; audited statements or CA certificate required
• Safety: Non-toxic and health-hazard-free materials; MSDS if toxic materials are supplied
• Delivery: Delivery schedule tied to delivery order terms; penalties/LD per contract terms may apply