Indian Army Spices Procurement Tender Sonitpur Assam 2025 IS Standards FSSAI GMP

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for supply of spice commodities including Chili, Mustard, Coriander, Turmeric, Fenugreek, Asafoetida, Tamarind concentrate, Cloves, Black Pepper, Cumin and Large Cardamom, conforming to IS 2323, IS 2443, IS 3576, IS 13446 and IS 5955 standards. Located in Sonitpur, Assam (PIN 784001), the procurement targets spices and condiments with FSSAI hygiene, GMP and residue controls. The contract emphasizes quality assurance per governing standards and packaging/marking requirements. A notable feature is an option clause allowing ±25% quantity variation during or after contract execution, with delivery extending proportionally but not below 30 days.

Bidder support for vendor code creation is specified, including submission of PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate. The scope is strictly supply-only (goods). Turnover criteria apply to both bidders and OEMs, with three-year average turnover thresholds. This procurement targets established spice suppliers capable of meeting IS/FSSAI licensing and hygiene requirements, with emphasis on controlled odour, flavour, colour, mould absence, extraneous matter, and packaging standards.

The tender emphasizes compliance with global and domestic quality controls, including FSSAI licensing, GMP adherence, hygienic processing and sanitary requirements, and tolerance to pesticide residues and metal contaminants. The absence of a BoQ suggests a predefined list of spice categories rather than unitized quantities, requiring bidders to align with the specified standards and packaging norms. The opportunity is location-specific to Assam’s strategic supply corridors for defense logistics.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: Clove (whole and ground), Black Pepper, Cumin, Cardamom (Large), Turmeric (whole and ground), Chili, Mustard, Coriander (whole and ground), Fenugreek, Asafoetida, Tamarind concentrate.
• Standards to meet: IS 2323, IS 2443, IS 3576, IS 13446, IS 5955; compliance with FSSAI standards and valid FSSAI license.
• Quality indicators: odour and flavour, colour, absence of moulds/insects, absence of extraneous matter, hygienic processing, and packaging integrity.
• Packaging: specified packing size and accurate packing/marking requirements.
• GMP and sanitary requirements: adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice as per FSSAI; hygienic and sanitary processing conditions.
• OEM/Imported product considerations: turnover criteria apply; ensure OEM compliance where applicable; prepare OEM authorizations if bidding for primary category.
• Delivery scope: purely supply of goods with option-based quantity adjustments; delivery period calculations based on original delivery period with a minimum 30 days extension rule.
• Documentation and compliance: vendor code creation, PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; turnover evidence through audited statements or CA/CMA certificates.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial security: explicit EMD amount not disclosed in available data; bidders must fulfill standard EMD requirements per Terms and Conditions.
• Option Clause: quantity may vary ±25% at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates; delivery period extends proportionally with minimum 30 days.
• Turnover criteria: bidders and OEMs must meet minimum average annual turnover over last three financial years; documentation to be uploaded (audited balance sheets or CA/CMA certificate).
• Scope: supply-only; no installation or services; vendor code creation required for participation.
• Documentation: submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorizations if applicable; financial statements for turnover verification.
• Compliance: ensure FSSAI license validity and GMP/Hygienic requirements; adherence to IS standards for each spice item; packaging and marking compliance.
• Penalties: not explicitly stated in data; potential LD or compliance remedies typically accompany delivery shortfalls per standard tender terms.
• Evaluation: turnover and OEM turnover thresholds determine eligibility; bunch bids require OEM meeting the highest-value category criterion.