Indian Army Spice Procurement Tender 2026 for HALDI POWDER & Masala Mixes - ISI/IS 550 Alignments Notified

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs invites bids for a wide range of spice products, including HALDI POWDER, RED MIRCHI POWDER, JEERA SABAT, CHILLI VARIANTS, GARLIC, DANIYA, TEJ PATTA, MEAT MASALA, CHICKEN MASALA, SAMBAR MASALA, ASAFOETIDA items, and other listed masalas. The procurement scope covers 31 BOQ items with quantities unspecified and no published performance specifications. A core differentiator is the Buyer Added Terms enabling 25% quantity variation both at contract award and during the contract, with delivery timelines tied to the original and extended delivery periods. The contract targets government-scale spice supply for defense logistics, with flexibility built into delivery schedules.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications published; item list comprises 31 entries with N/A quantities and units.
• BOQ items cited: HALDI POWDER, RED MIRCHI POWDER, JEERA SABAT, METHI, HING, GARLIC, CHANA MASALA, SAMBAR MASALA, VINEGAR, PANEER MASALA, KITCHEN KING MASALA, DANIYA POWDER, TEJ PATTA, RAI, AJWIN, IMLY, LONG, MOTOI ELICHI, KASTURI METHI, and other common spice blends.
• The Buyer Added Terms allow a 25% increase/decrease in quantity and extended delivery timelines using a defined formula, with minimum 30 days when extended.
• No standard compliance or brand-specific requirements are published; bidders should prepare generic GMP/food-grade documentation.
• Emphasis on delivery logistics for defense provisioning and adherence to contractually adjusted delivery periods.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details are not published; bidders must note the option clause enabling ±25% quantity variation.
• Delivery period begins from the last date of original delivery order; extended period follows the same proportional calculation with a minimum of 30 days.
• 31 BOQ items indicate a broad spice procurement scope; ensure capability to supply multiple spice categories and maintain consistent quality.
• Compliance with general procurement terms, with delivery and quantity flexibility central to the contract.