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Indian Army Tender for Defence Food & Related Medical Supplies Chennai Tamil Nadu 2025 DEFENCE FOOD SPECIFICATION

Bid Publish Date

21-Nov-2025, 1:35 pm

Bid End Date

15-Dec-2025, 1:00 pm

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Issue21-Nov-2025, 1:35 pm
Reverse Auction24-Dec-2025, 10:00 am
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Quantity

51511

Category

TAB

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • Defence Food Specification (DFS) conformity mandatory
  • 25% quantity option and corresponding delivery period adjustments
  • CFL/FIU sampling rights with 3 working day collaborator provision
  • Warranty period defined by DFS attached documentation
  • Chapter on DFS storage and movement in India
  • OEM/brand requirements not specified; DFS compliance governs acceptance
  • BOQ shows 125 total items, though itemization not disclosed

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Tender Overview

The tender is issued by the Indian Army for Defence Food Specification (DFS) compliant goods and related medical/ancillary items in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. It references 125 total items in the BOQ, with broad product categories spanning medical, consumables, and safety items, though specific itemization is not disclosed. A key differentiator is the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variations at contracted rates, including potential extensions within the same timeframe. The contract emphasizes DFS conformity, storage and movement conditions across India, and a warranty period aligned to DFS provisions. The procurement aims to ensure uninterrupted troop provisioning and stock quality control, with post-delivery sampling rights preserved for quality assurance. Unique aspects include CFL/ FIU sampling triggers and the conditional acceptance framework tied to DFS adherence.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product scope includes items governed by the Defence Food Specification (DFS) and related medical/consumable categories.
  • Warranty framework mirrors DFS-specified warranty periods; products must remain defect-free for the duration defined in the DFS attached to the contract.
  • Sampling rights: CFL/FIU may sample at any time after stock acceptance; supplier must provide authorized representatives within three working days of notice for sample collection.
  • Quality control: DFS conformity testing and approval are mandatory; non-conforming lots may be rejected.
  • Delivery flexibility: option clause permits up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity; delivery period adjustments calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
  • Delivery & storage: goods must perform under all climatic/storage conditions in India per DFS guidelines.
  • Inserted notes emphasize government procurement discipline and mandatory compliance with DFS standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Deposit: not specified in available data; bidders should anticipate standard Army EMD requirements per DFS procurement norms.
  • Delivery timeline: delivery period defined by option clause and tested against the original schedule; extensions possible as per clause with minimum 30 days.
  • Warranty: warranty period as per DFS specification attached; goods must be free from defects during warranty.
  • Sampling rights: CFL/FIU may draw samples from supplier locations; supplier must provide coordinators within three working days.
  • Documentation: bidders must comply with DFS-specific documentation and attest to conformity with DFS tests and approval processes.
  • Price adjustments: rates apply to both original and extended quantities per option clause; price remains at contracted rates.
  • Compliance: suppliers must meet DFS standards, storage/movement parameters, and quality assurance obligations.

Key Specifications

  • Product category: Defence Food Specification (DFS) compliant items

  • Warranty period: as per DFS attached documentation

  • Quality assurance: DFS conformity testing and CFL/FIU sampling

  • Delivery terms: 25% quantity variation allowed

  • Sampling: authorized supplier representative within 3 working days on notice

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause permits ±25% quantity change at contracted rates

  • Warranty aligned to DFS; defect-free performance required

  • CFL/FIU sampling rights and mandatory cooperation by supplier

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in available details; standard Army DFS contracts typically include advance and milestone payments as per DFS norms.

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period adjustable based on the option clause; minimum 30 days for extended periods.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not detailed here; DFS contracts generally include LD for late delivery or non-conformance.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in supplying DFS-compliant Defence/medical consumables

  • Financial capacity to handle large DFS procurement

  • Ability to provide authorized on-site sampling support within 3 working days

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Item Category

TAB , OINT , AMOROLFINE , AMORPHOUS , ARMLET RUBBER , BANDAID STRIP , BASE BALL FINGER , BECLOMETHASONE , BELLOW FOR BP , CREAM , DENTURE , CHEST BINDER , CHEST BRACE , tab , gtab , CLOVE OIL , COLOPLAST PASTE , Ostomy Bag , COLOSTOMY BAG , CRP KIT , DIAZEPAM 10 MG , Duloxetine 10 Tab , ED OLOPATADINE , ED ATROPINE , ED BRINZOLAMIDE , ED LOTEPREDNOL , ED PILOCARPINE , EMTRICITABINE , ENTERAL FEED , EYE OINT , SHAMPOO , FLUTICASONE , Formoterol , FORMOTEROL , BUDESONIDE , FOSFOMYCIN , Cream , GAUZE , DROP , GLOVES , GLUCO STRIP , GLUCOMETER , Gum paint , HYDROGEN , Ointment , INH , INJ , DENTAL , NASAL SPARY , IV CANULA , IV SET , KNEE CAP , LIGNOCAIN , LINT ABSORBENT , MEFENAMIC , N95 MASK , Nepafenac ED , Oestrogen Cream , PARAFFIN SOFT , Penicillin , POVIDONE IODINE 200 , PRINTING PAPER , PROCHLORPERAZINE , PROMETHAZINE , PULV , SERETIDE , SLID GLASS , 4X4 , WATER , SULPHACETAMIDE , CAP , SURGISCRUB , SYP , Syp , TRAMADOL , T OINT , TROXEUTIN , VERAPAMIL , WAX BATH , WIDAL TEST , WRIST WARP , XYLOMETAZOLINE , Colostomy bag , Tab , Dialyser Tube , Test Tube Brush , Tissue paper , GLYCOPYRONIUM , PH Test Strips , ON CALL , Inj Ketorolac , Inj Stemetil , MERSILK , Colostomy Bag , Silicon cathter S 16F , RC Glycopyrronium

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MINISTRY OF DEFENCEMILITARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTINDIAN ARMY

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Documents 5

GeM-Bidding-8417535.pdf

Main Document

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 125 Items Sign in for GEM prices

#1

TAB

Acetylcysteine 300mg +pyridoxamine dihydrchloride 50mg tab

720 no Delivery: 30 days
#2

OINT

Amorolfine 0.25% Ointment / Cream

36 tube Delivery: 30 days
#3

AMOROLFINE

AMOROLFINE 5% NAILLACQUER

36 no Delivery: 30 days
#4

AMORPHOUS

AMORPHOUS HYDROGEL WOUND DRESSING WITH COLLOID SILVER (HYDROHEAL AM) GEL 50GM

210 no Delivery: 30 days
#5

ARMLET RUBBER

ARMLET RUBBER FOR BP APPARATUS

10 no Delivery: 30 days
#6

BANDAID STRIP

BANDAID STRIP

390 no Delivery: 30 days
#7

BASE BALL FINGER

BASE BALL FINGER SPLINT

26 no Delivery: 30 days
#8

BECLOMETHASONE

BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE 50 MCG PER DOSE METERED DOSE AEROSOL 200 DOSE UNIT (BECLATE)

270 no Delivery: 30 days
#9

BELLOW FOR BP

BELLOW FOR BP APPARATUS

14 no Delivery: 30 days
#10

CREAM

BETAMETHASONE+NEOMYCIN+CLOTRIMAZOLE CREAM

1,842 tube Delivery: 30 days
#11

DENTURE

BOX DENTURE

240 no Delivery: 30 days
#12

CHEST BINDER

CHEST BINDER ALL SIZE

6 no Delivery: 30 days
#13

CHEST BRACE

CHEST BRACE WITH STERNAL SPLINT

5 no Delivery: 30 days
#14

tab

Chlorpromazine 100 mg tab

1,080 no Delivery: 30 days
#15

gtab

Chlorpromazine 25 mg tab

460 no Delivery: 30 days
#16

CLOVE OIL

CLOVE OIL 50 ML BOTTLE

74 bott Delivery: 30 days
#17

COLOPLAST PASTE

COLOPLAST PASTE 2650

24 no Delivery: 30 days
#18

Ostomy Bag

Ostomy Bag open, 15-60 mm (Colostomy Bag ) 1902 LC 2000

300 bag Delivery: 30 days
#19

COLOSTOMY BAG

COLOSTOMY BAG WITH FLANGE AND CLAMP SIZE 50-57 MM WITH DEODORANT CHARCOAL CHAMBER

90 no Delivery: 30 days
#20

CRP KIT

CRP KIT SPAN (50 Test)

36 kit Delivery: 30 days
#21

DIAZEPAM 10 MG

DIAZEPAM 10 MG /2ML

30 amp Delivery: 30 days
#22

TAB

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE 50 MG TAB

1,500 no Delivery: 30 days
#23

Duloxetine 10 Tab

Duloxetine 10 Tab

2,000 no Delivery: 30 days
#24

ED OLOPATADINE

ED 0.2% OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE WITH POVIDONE AND DROP TAINER SYSTEM

42 bott Delivery: 30 days
#25

ED ATROPINE

ED ATROPINE

30 bott Delivery: 30 days
#26

ED BRINZOLAMIDE

ED BRINZOLAMIDE 1.0 +TIMOLOL 0.5 % 5 ML

142 bott Delivery: 30 days
#27

ED LOTEPREDNOL

ED LOTEPREDNOL 0.5% + MOXIFLOX 0.5%

42 bott Delivery: 30 days
#28

ED PILOCARPINE

ED PILOCARPINE

8 bott Delivery: 30 days
#29

EMTRICITABINE

EMTRICITABINE 200 MG + TENOFOVIR 300 MG TAB

60 no Delivery: 30 days
#30

ENTERAL FEED

ENTERAL FEED POWDER, PROTEIN 85% SHORT CHAIN PEPTIDES 15%, FREE AMINO ACIDS, FAT 50%, MCT 25% VET FAT CARBOHYDRATE MALTO DESTRI SHT OF 126GM

414 tin Delivery: 30 days
#31

EYE OINT

EYE OINT HYPROMELLOSE 2% (HYDROXYPROPYL METHYL CELLULOSE 2% OCULAR LUBE)

76 tube Delivery: 30 days
#32

TAB

FAROPENEM SODIUM 200 MG TAB

1,600 no Delivery: 30 days
#33

SHAMPOO

FLUOCINOLONE 0.1%W/V SHAMPOO (SEBOWASH)

60 bott Delivery: 30 days
#34

FLUTICASONE

FLUTICASONE FUROATE 27.5 MCG NASAL SPRAY

620 bott Delivery: 30 days
#35

Formoterol

Formoterol (12mcg) + Budesonide (400mcg) ROTACAP

585 bott Delivery: 30 days
#36

FORMOTEROL

FORMOTEROL (6MCG) + BUDESONIDE (200MCG) RC

888 bott Delivery: 30 days
#37

BUDESONIDE

FORMOTEROL (6MCG) + BUDESONIDE (400MCG) ROTACAP

885 bott Delivery: 30 days
#38

FORMOTEROL

FORMOTEROL 12MCG + TIOTROPIUM 18MCG DPI

852 bott Delivery: 30 days
#39

FOSFOMYCIN

FOSFOMYCIN SACHET 3GM

60 sachet Delivery: 30 days
#40

Cream

Fourderm Cream Chlorhexidine Gluconate (0.20%), Clobetasol Topical (0.05%), Miconazole Topical (2%), Neomycin Topical (0.5%) 30 gm

60 tube Delivery: 30 days
#41

GAUZE

GAUZE SURGICAL OPEN WOVEN 1 MTR

210 pkt Delivery: 30 days
#42

DROP

GENTAMYCIN EYE/EAR DROP

153 no Delivery: 30 days
#43

GLOVES

GLOVES OPERATION SIZE 7( POWDERED)

1,980 pair Delivery: 30 days
#44

GLOVES

GLOVES SIZE 6 ( NON POWDERED)

60 pair Delivery: 30 days
#45

GLUCO STRIP

GLUCO STRIP ACCUCHECK ACTIVE PACK OF 50

24 no Delivery: 30 days
#46

GLUCOMETER

GLUCOMETER

12 no Delivery: 30 days
#47

GLUCOMETER

GLUCOMETER ONE TOUCH SELECT PLUS MACHINE

18 no Delivery: 30 days
#48

Gum paint

Gum paint 15 ml

600 bott Delivery: 30 days
#49

CREAM

HALOBETASOL + FUSIDIC ACID CREAM

70 tube Delivery: 30 days
#50

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN PEROXYDE SOLUTION ( with stabilizer , 500ml bott)

118 bott Delivery: 30 days
#51

Ointment

Hydroquinone 2% Ointment

36 tube Delivery: 30 days
#52

INH

INH BECLOMETHASON 200MCG (200 METER DOSE INH)

160 bott Delivery: 30 days
#53

INH

INH FORMOTEROL 6 MCG+TIOTROPIUM 9MCG MDI (DUOVA)

460 bott Delivery: 30 days
#54

INH

INH SALBUTAMOL 100 MCG + IPRATROPIUM 40 MCG

30 bott Delivery: 30 days
#55

INH

INH SALMETROL 50 MCG+ FLUTICASONE 125 MCG

72 bott Delivery: 30 days
#56

INH

INH TRIOHALE ( TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE 9 MCG +FORMOTEROL 6 MG + CICLESONIDE 200MCG)200 METER DOSE INH

200 bott Delivery: 30 days
#57

INJ

INJ DEXTROSE 25 %

41 amp Delivery: 30 days
#58

INJ

INJ DEXTROSE 50 %

8 amp Delivery: 30 days
#59

INJ

INJ DICYCLOMINE 20 MG

106 amp Delivery: 30 days
#60

INJ

INJ DILTIAZEM

1 vial Delivery: 30 days
#61

INJ

INJ METOCLOPRAMIDE (5MG/ML)

18 amp Delivery: 30 days
#62

INJ

INJ OCTREOTIDE LAR I0 MG

2 amp Delivery: 30 days
#63

INJ

INJ PARACETAMOL 150MG/ML, 2ML IV

255 amp Delivery: 30 days
#64

DENTAL

INTER DENTAL CLEANING ADD / FLOSS

372 no Delivery: 30 days
#65

TAB

ISONIAZID 300MG TAB

60 no Delivery: 30 days
#66

tab

Isosorbide dinitrate 20mg tab

4,780 no Delivery: 30 days
#67

NASAL SPARY

ISOTONIC NASAL SPARY

156 bott Delivery: 30 days
#68

IV CANULA

IV CANULA SIZE 22 G

44 no Delivery: 30 days
#69

IV SET

IV SET MICRO

60 set Delivery: 30 days
#70

TAB

IVERMECTIN 12MG TAB

220 no Delivery: 30 days
#71

KNEE CAP

KNEE CAP SMALL

160 no Delivery: 30 days
#72

LIGNOCAIN

LIGNOCAIN + GABAPENTIN OINT

234 tube Delivery: 30 days
#73

LINT ABSORBENT

LINT ABSORBENT

6 no Delivery: 30 days
#74

MEFENAMIC

MEFENAMIC ACID 50 MG + PARACETAMOL 125 MG TAB

1,200 no Delivery: 30 days
#75

TAB

MIRTAZAPINE 10 MG TAB

300 no Delivery: 30 days
#76

N95 MASK

N95 MASK

120 no Delivery: 30 days
#77

Nepafenac ED

Nepafenac (0.3% w/v)5 ml ED

240 bott Delivery: 30 days
#78

Oestrogen Cream

Oestrogen Cream (Concentration 0.06% To 0.1% W/W) (Tube of 15 To 50 gm)

32 tube Delivery: 30 days
#79

PARAFFIN SOFT

PARAFFIN SOFT YELLOW (PARASOFT)

196 jar Delivery: 30 days
#80

Penicillin

Penicillin G POTASSIUM 400MG TAB

3,860 no Delivery: 30 days
#81

TAB

PHENOBARBITONE 30 MG TAB

2,840 no Delivery: 30 days
#82

POVIDONE IODINE 200

POVIDONE IODINE 200 MG PESSARY

90 no Delivery: 30 days
#83

PRINTING PAPER

PRINTING PAPER SYSMEX XP-100

30 no Delivery: 30 days
#84

PROCHLORPERAZINE

PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE 5 MG TAB (STEMETIL )

1,180 no Delivery: 30 days
#85

PROMETHAZINE

PROMETHAZINE (PHENARGAN ) 25 MG TAB

600 no Delivery: 30 days
#86

PULV

PULV SERTACONAZOLE (ONABET)100GM

90 bott Delivery: 30 days
#87

SERETIDE

SALMETEROL (50MCG) + FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (250MCG)

192 no Delivery: 30 days
#88

INH

SALMETEROL (50MCG) + FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (500MCG) ACCUHALER

120 bott Delivery: 30 days
#89

SLID GLASS

SLID GLASS

6 no Delivery: 30 days
#90

GAUZE

STERILE GAUZE 10CM X 10CM X 8 PLY

390 no Delivery: 30 days
#91

4X4

STERILE GAUZE 4X 4

585 pkt Delivery: 30 days
#92

WATER

STERILE WATER 10ML

540 amp Delivery: 30 days
#93

SULPHACETAMIDE

SULPHACETAMIDE (20% W/V) EYE DROPS

60 bott Delivery: 30 days
#94

CAP

SURGICAL CAP

60 no Delivery: 30 days
#95

SURGISCRUB

SURGISCRUB

12 bott Delivery: 30 days
#96

SYP

SYP CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 1 MG + PARACETAMOL 125MG + PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5MG

6 bott Delivery: 30 days
#97

Syp

Syp Liver Tonic (Liv-52)

30 bott Delivery: 30 days
#98

SYP

SYP METRONIDAZOLE 60 ML

3 bott Delivery: 30 days
#99

TAB

TENOFOVIR 300 MG TAB

2,420 no Delivery: 30 days
#100

TAB

TORSEMIDE 5 MG + SPIRONOLACTONE 25 MG TAB

3,960 no Delivery: 30 days
#101

TRAMADOL

TRAMADOL+DICYCLOMIN + ACETAMINOPHEN (PARVON SPAS)

1,800 no Delivery: 30 days
#102

T OINT

TRETINOIN 0.05% OINT

6 tube Delivery: 30 days
#103

TROXEUTIN

TROXEUTIN+CALCIUM DOBESILATE+ZINC (PILORUTE) CREAM

6 tube Delivery: 30 days
#104

VERAPAMIL

VERAPAMIL 120MG SR TAB

900 no Delivery: 30 days
#105

WAX BATH

WAX FOR WAX BATH (PHYSIOTHERAPY )

36 no Delivery: 30 days
#106

WIDAL TEST

WIDAL TEST

23 test Delivery: 30 days
#107

WRIST WARP

WRIST WARP TOWEL ALL SIZE

6 no Delivery: 30 days
#108

XYLOMETAZOLINE

XYLOMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.1% NASEL SPRAY

62 bott Delivery: 30 days
#109

Colostomy bag

Colostomy bag 13860

180 no Delivery: 30 days
#110

Tab

Tab Mebeverine 135mg + Chlodiazepoxide 5 mg

300 no Delivery: 30 days
#111

Tab

Tab Mefenamic acid 250 mg

1,800 no Delivery: 30 days
#112

Dialyser Tube

Dialyser Tube

106 no Delivery: 30 days
#113

Test Tube Brush

Test Tube Brush

32 no Delivery: 30 days
#114

Tissue paper

Tissue paper roll 9.5 cm

60 no Delivery: 30 days
#115

GLYCOPYRONIUM

GLYCOPYRONIUM 25 MCG + FORMOTEROL 12 MCG + BUDESONIDE 400 MCG INH

12 no Delivery: 30 days
#116

INJ

RISPERIDONE 25 MG/2ML INJ

6 pfs Delivery: 30 days
#117

PH Test Strips

PH Test Strips

200 no Delivery: 30 days
#118

ON CALL

ON CALL PLUS BLOOD GLUCOSE STRIPS

15 bott Delivery: 30 days
#119

Inj Ketorolac

Inj Ketorolac

18 no Delivery: 30 days
#120

Inj Stemetil

Inj Stemetil (Prochloro parazine)

12 no Delivery: 30 days
#121

MERSILK

MERSILK 3/0

24 no Delivery: 30 days
#122

Colostomy Bag

Colostomy Bag + Tendon 45 mm

60 no Delivery: 30 days
#123

Colostomy Bag

Colostomy Bag With Flange 45 mm

120 no Delivery: 30 days
#124

Silicon cathter S 16F

Silicon cathter S 16F

10 no Delivery: 30 days
#125

RC Glycopyrronium

RC Glycopyrronium (63mcg) + Indacaterol (173mcg) + Mometasone (160mcg) (DIFIZIMA)

6 bott Delivery: 30 days

Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for similar DFS-based supply

4

Financial statements (last 3 years)

Corrigendum Updates

2 Updates
#1

Update

12-Dec-2025

Extended Deadline

15-Dec-2025, 1:00 pm

Opening Date

15-Dec-2025, 1:30 pm

#2

Update

08-Dec-2025

Extended Deadline

12-Dec-2025, 9:00 am

Opening Date

12-Dec-2025, 9:30 am

Reverse Auction Schedule

Completed

Start

24-Dec-2025, 10:00 am

End

24-Feb-2026, 9:00 am

Duration: 1487 hours

Reverse Auction Document

✅ RA concluded. Check financial results for final rankings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market

What documents are required for the DFS defence tender in Chennai?

Bidders must submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates of similar DFS-based supply, and last three years of financial statements. Additional DFS-specific compliance certificates and OEM authorizations may be requested during bid evaluation. Ensure readiness of technical bid documents and EMD as per DFS norms.

How does the 25% quantity option affect delivery for the Indian Army DFS tender?

The option clause allows up to 25% increase or decrease in contracted quantity. The extended delivery period is calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days, ensuring flexible fulfillment while maintaining contracted rates.

What is the warranty framework for DFS-based Defence Food items in this bid?

Warranty is defined by the Defence Food Specification attached to the contract. Goods must be defect-free for the warranty period, and DGST/authorized bodies may sample stocks at any time; failure to meet DFS parameters can trigger corrective actions per DFS guidelines.

What are the CFL/FIU sampling requirements for this Chennai tender?

After stock acceptance, CFL/FIU may draw samples; supplier must provide an authorized representative within three working days to witness sampling. Non-compliance may lead to unilateral sampling decisions with final determinations per DFS standards.

What standards or certifications govern DFS-compliant items in this procurement?

Items must conform to Defence Food Specification with DFS-compliant testing. While IS/ISO standards are not explicitly listed, DFS adherence and related conformity tests are mandatory for acceptance and warranty validation.

When is delivery expected under the option clause for this Indian Army tender?

Delivery timelines follow the original period with possible extension calculated via the option clause, ensuring minimum 30 days for any extended period. The purchaser may extend delivery duration up to the original period while exercising quantity changes.

What is required to demonstrate eligibility for this DFS procurement in Tamil Nadu?

Demonstrate prior DFS-based supply experience, provide financial statements, GST/PAN, and attest to DFS conformity. Suppliers should have capability to supply and stock DFS-compliant items and support sampling requirements within three working days.

How to participate in the Indian Army defence tender in Chennai for DFS items?

Prepare a technical bid with DFS conformity evidence, complete financial documentation, and a compliant price bid. Ensure OEM authorizations if required, and be ready for CFL/FIU sampling. Monitor terms on delivery flexibility and warranty per DFS documentation.