Indian Air Force Spices & Condiments Tender 2025 IS 2323/2443/3576 Standards 1 Year Shelf Life

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks supply of spices and condiments, including Hing (asafoetida), chili, cumin, fenugreek, mustard (whole and ground), coriander (whole and ground), turmeric (whole and ground), conforming to IS 2323, IS 2443, and IS 3576 standards. Estimated value listed as ₹140,300 with no BOQ items reported. Scope specifies only supply of goods, with an emphasis on non-obsolescence (minimum 1 year residual market life) and shelf life of at least one year at the time of supply. GST handling is applicant’s responsibility; reimbursement capped as actuals or quoted rate, whichever is lower. The buyer may exercise an option to adjust quantity by up to 50% during contract, with extended delivery timelines proportional to quantity change. Imported products require Indian-based OEM/authorised service support certification. Purchaser reserves rights on quantity and ATC terms, with all documents submitted on letterheads.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Hing, chili, cumin, fenugreek, mustard (whole and ground), coriander (whole and ground), turmeric (whole and ground); conformance to IS 2323, IS 2443, IS 3576.
• Shelf life: minimum 1 year; usable shelf life at delivery date must be at least 1 year.
• Delivery scope: only supply of goods; no service component; OEM/authorized after-sales support required for imported items with India-based presence.
• Price/terms: GST payable by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or quoted rate (whichever is lower).
• Option clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 50% with adjusted delivery period; minimum extension 30 days.
• Certifications: ensure required certificates uploaded; failure to provide may lead to rejection.
• Documentation: bidder must upload all certifications and business documents on official letterhead; plain endorsements must be signed and stamped.
• Warranty/after-sales: implied through OEM/authorized support for imported items; ensure valid support channels.
• Shelf-life and obsolescence: items must not be End-of-Life before validity period; avoid obsolete products.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not specified; bidders must satisfy general financial and standing requirements (no liquidation, no bankruptcy).
• Stock life: minimum 1 year shelf life; products must remain usable for 12 months post-supply.
• Delivery: delivery period is subject to option clause; delivery commencement from last date of original order with proportional extensions.
• GST: bidder responsible for GST; reimbursement as actuals up to quoted percentage.
• OEM/import: imported items require India-based OEM/authorised seller for after-sales support.
• Documentation: upload certificates and documents on letterhead; plain endorsements must be signed and stamped.
• Acceptance: bidders must accept additional buyer terms and ensure catalogue of offered product is provided.
• Warranty/penalties: penalties and LD terms not explicitly stated; ensure compliance with ATC terms.