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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

06-Dec-2025, 2:00 pm

Location

CHENNAI , TAMIL NADU

Progress

Issue21-Nov-2025, 1:35 pm
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Quantity

51511

Category

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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

Categories 64

BP APPARATUS BITUMINOUS MATERIAL DISTRIBUTOR ANTIDIARRHEALS NASAL SPRAY NATURAL FUELS AMEBICIDES COSMETICS GLUCOMETER GLUCOSE MONITORS ANTITUBERCULAR DRUGS ARCHERY BOWS CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE COUGH AND COLD MEDICINE BETAMETHASONE PAPER RAW MATERIALS STERILE CORTICOSTEROIDS ANTIASTHMATIC DRUGS ANTIEMETICS ACID TUBE ANTIMYCOTIC BELLOW PAPER ROLL TOWEL WOVEN FABRIC PARACETAMOL ANTHELMINTICS BOX BENZODIAZEPINES STABILIZER ANTISEPTIC LIQUID & CREAM BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE FILTER RETAINERS BECLOMETHASONE BANDAGE PRINTING AND WRITING PAPER EXHAUST SYSTEM GLUCOSE ANALYZERS STRIP CHOLINERGIC DRUGS CHOLINERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS ANTIANGINAL DRUGS ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS BUDESONIDE ANTISEPTICS TRANSITION METALS FLANGE SOLID AND GEL FUELS TISSUE PROCESSORS ACETAMINOPHEN ANTISPASMODICS MACHINE VETERINARY ANTHELMINTICS ANTIBIOTICS BAG ACETYLCYSTEINE NASAL DECONGESTANTS ANTIPARASITIC DRUGS FIRST AID BOX VASODILATORS NONSTEROIDAL ANTI INFLAMMATORY DRUGS DIURETICS SAFETY MASK

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

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 125 Items

Item # Title Description Quantity Unit Consignee Delivery (Days)
1 TAB Acetylcysteine 300mg +pyridoxamine dihydrchloride 50mg tab 720 no oicdglpcell 30
2 OINT Amorolfine 0.25% Ointment / Cream 36 tube oicdglpcell 30
3 AMOROLFINE AMOROLFINE 5% NAILLACQUER 36 no oicdglpcell 30
4 AMORPHOUS AMORPHOUS HYDROGEL WOUND DRESSING WITH COLLOID SILVER (HYDROHEAL AM) GEL 50GM 210 no oicdglpcell 30
5 ARMLET RUBBER ARMLET RUBBER FOR BP APPARATUS 10 no oicdglpcell 30
6 BANDAID STRIP BANDAID STRIP 390 no oicdglpcell 30
7 BASE BALL FINGER BASE BALL FINGER SPLINT 26 no oicdglpcell 30
8 BECLOMETHASONE BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE 50 MCG PER DOSE METERED DOSE AEROSOL 200 DOSE UNIT (BECLATE) 270 no oicdglpcell 30
9 BELLOW FOR BP BELLOW FOR BP APPARATUS 14 no oicdglpcell 30
10 CREAM BETAMETHASONE+NEOMYCIN+CLOTRIMAZOLE CREAM 1,842 tube oicdglpcell 30
11 DENTURE BOX DENTURE 240 no oicdglpcell 30
12 CHEST BINDER CHEST BINDER ALL SIZE 6 no oicdglpcell 30
13 CHEST BRACE CHEST BRACE WITH STERNAL SPLINT 5 no oicdglpcell 30
14 tab Chlorpromazine 100 mg tab 1,080 no oicdglpcell 30
15 gtab Chlorpromazine 25 mg tab 460 no oicdglpcell 30
16 CLOVE OIL CLOVE OIL 50 ML BOTTLE 74 bott oicdglpcell 30
17 COLOPLAST PASTE COLOPLAST PASTE 2650 24 no oicdglpcell 30
18 Ostomy Bag Ostomy Bag open, 15-60 mm (Colostomy Bag ) 1902 LC 2000 300 bag oicdglpcell 30
19 COLOSTOMY BAG COLOSTOMY BAG WITH FLANGE AND CLAMP SIZE 50-57 MM WITH DEODORANT CHARCOAL CHAMBER 90 no oicdglpcell 30
20 CRP KIT CRP KIT SPAN (50 Test) 36 kit oicdglpcell 30
21 DIAZEPAM 10 MG DIAZEPAM 10 MG /2ML 30 amp oicdglpcell 30
22 TAB DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE 50 MG TAB 1,500 no oicdglpcell 30
23 Duloxetine 10 Tab Duloxetine 10 Tab 2,000 no oicdglpcell 30
24 ED OLOPATADINE ED 0.2% OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE WITH POVIDONE AND DROP TAINER SYSTEM 42 bott oicdglpcell 30
25 ED ATROPINE ED ATROPINE 30 bott oicdglpcell 30
26 ED BRINZOLAMIDE ED BRINZOLAMIDE 1.0 +TIMOLOL 0.5 % 5 ML 142 bott oicdglpcell 30
27 ED LOTEPREDNOL ED LOTEPREDNOL 0.5% + MOXIFLOX 0.5% 42 bott oicdglpcell 30
28 ED PILOCARPINE ED PILOCARPINE 8 bott oicdglpcell 30
29 EMTRICITABINE EMTRICITABINE 200 MG + TENOFOVIR 300 MG TAB 60 no oicdglpcell 30
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 oicdglpcell 30
31 EYE OINT EYE OINT HYPROMELLOSE 2% (HYDROXYPROPYL METHYL CELLULOSE 2% OCULAR LUBE) 76 tube oicdglpcell 30
32 TAB FAROPENEM SODIUM 200 MG TAB 1,600 no oicdglpcell 30
33 SHAMPOO FLUOCINOLONE 0.1%W/V SHAMPOO (SEBOWASH) 60 bott oicdglpcell 30
34 FLUTICASONE FLUTICASONE FUROATE 27.5 MCG NASAL SPRAY 620 bott oicdglpcell 30
35 Formoterol Formoterol (12mcg) + Budesonide (400mcg) ROTACAP 585 bott oicdglpcell 30
36 FORMOTEROL FORMOTEROL (6MCG) + BUDESONIDE (200MCG) RC 888 bott oicdglpcell 30
37 BUDESONIDE FORMOTEROL (6MCG) + BUDESONIDE (400MCG) ROTACAP 885 bott oicdglpcell 30
38 FORMOTEROL FORMOTEROL 12MCG + TIOTROPIUM 18MCG DPI 852 bott oicdglpcell 30
39 FOSFOMYCIN FOSFOMYCIN SACHET 3GM 60 sachet oicdglpcell 30
40 Cream Fourderm Cream Chlorhexidine Gluconate (0.20%), Clobetasol Topical (0.05%), Miconazole Topical (2%), Neomycin Topical (0.5%) 30 gm 60 tube oicdglpcell 30
41 GAUZE GAUZE SURGICAL OPEN WOVEN 1 MTR 210 pkt oicdglpcell 30
42 DROP GENTAMYCIN EYE/EAR DROP 153 no oicdglpcell 30
43 GLOVES GLOVES OPERATION SIZE 7( POWDERED) 1,980 pair oicdglpcell 30
44 GLOVES GLOVES SIZE 6 ( NON POWDERED) 60 pair oicdglpcell 30
45 GLUCO STRIP GLUCO STRIP ACCUCHECK ACTIVE PACK OF 50 24 no oicdglpcell 30
46 GLUCOMETER GLUCOMETER 12 no oicdglpcell 30
47 GLUCOMETER GLUCOMETER ONE TOUCH SELECT PLUS MACHINE 18 no oicdglpcell 30
48 Gum paint Gum paint 15 ml 600 bott oicdglpcell 30
49 CREAM HALOBETASOL + FUSIDIC ACID CREAM 70 tube oicdglpcell 30
50 HYDROGEN HYDROGEN PEROXYDE SOLUTION ( with stabilizer , 500ml bott) 118 bott oicdglpcell 30
51 Ointment Hydroquinone 2% Ointment 36 tube oicdglpcell 30
52 INH INH BECLOMETHASON 200MCG (200 METER DOSE INH) 160 bott oicdglpcell 30
53 INH INH FORMOTEROL 6 MCG+TIOTROPIUM 9MCG MDI (DUOVA) 460 bott oicdglpcell 30
54 INH INH SALBUTAMOL 100 MCG + IPRATROPIUM 40 MCG 30 bott oicdglpcell 30
55 INH INH SALMETROL 50 MCG+ FLUTICASONE 125 MCG 72 bott oicdglpcell 30
56 INH INH TRIOHALE ( TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE 9 MCG +FORMOTEROL 6 MG + CICLESONIDE 200MCG)200 METER DOSE INH 200 bott oicdglpcell 30
57 INJ INJ DEXTROSE 25 % 41 amp oicdglpcell 30
58 INJ INJ DEXTROSE 50 % 8 amp oicdglpcell 30
59 INJ INJ DICYCLOMINE 20 MG 106 amp oicdglpcell 30
60 INJ INJ DILTIAZEM 1 vial oicdglpcell 30
61 INJ INJ METOCLOPRAMIDE (5MG/ML) 18 amp oicdglpcell 30
62 INJ INJ OCTREOTIDE LAR I0 MG 2 amp oicdglpcell 30
63 INJ INJ PARACETAMOL 150MG/ML, 2ML IV 255 amp oicdglpcell 30
64 DENTAL INTER DENTAL CLEANING ADD / FLOSS 372 no oicdglpcell 30
65 TAB ISONIAZID 300MG TAB 60 no oicdglpcell 30
66 tab Isosorbide dinitrate 20mg tab 4,780 no oicdglpcell 30
67 NASAL SPARY ISOTONIC NASAL SPARY 156 bott oicdglpcell 30
68 IV CANULA IV CANULA SIZE 22 G 44 no oicdglpcell 30
69 IV SET IV SET MICRO 60 set oicdglpcell 30
70 TAB IVERMECTIN 12MG TAB 220 no oicdglpcell 30
71 KNEE CAP KNEE CAP SMALL 160 no oicdglpcell 30
72 LIGNOCAIN LIGNOCAIN + GABAPENTIN OINT 234 tube oicdglpcell 30
73 LINT ABSORBENT LINT ABSORBENT 6 no oicdglpcell 30
74 MEFENAMIC MEFENAMIC ACID 50 MG + PARACETAMOL 125 MG TAB 1,200 no oicdglpcell 30
75 TAB MIRTAZAPINE 10 MG TAB 300 no oicdglpcell 30
76 N95 MASK N95 MASK 120 no oicdglpcell 30
77 Nepafenac ED Nepafenac (0.3% w/v)5 ml ED 240 bott oicdglpcell 30
78 Oestrogen Cream Oestrogen Cream (Concentration 0.06% To 0.1% W/W) (Tube of 15 To 50 gm) 32 tube oicdglpcell 30
79 PARAFFIN SOFT PARAFFIN SOFT YELLOW (PARASOFT) 196 jar oicdglpcell 30
80 Penicillin Penicillin G POTASSIUM 400MG TAB 3,860 no oicdglpcell 30
81 TAB PHENOBARBITONE 30 MG TAB 2,840 no oicdglpcell 30
82 POVIDONE IODINE 200 POVIDONE IODINE 200 MG PESSARY 90 no oicdglpcell 30
83 PRINTING PAPER PRINTING PAPER SYSMEX XP-100 30 no oicdglpcell 30
84 PROCHLORPERAZINE PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE 5 MG TAB (STEMETIL ) 1,180 no oicdglpcell 30
85 PROMETHAZINE PROMETHAZINE (PHENARGAN ) 25 MG TAB 600 no oicdglpcell 30
86 PULV PULV SERTACONAZOLE (ONABET)100GM 90 bott oicdglpcell 30
87 SERETIDE SALMETEROL (50MCG) + FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (250MCG) 192 no oicdglpcell 30
88 INH SALMETEROL (50MCG) + FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (500MCG) ACCUHALER 120 bott oicdglpcell 30
89 SLID GLASS SLID GLASS 6 no oicdglpcell 30
90 GAUZE STERILE GAUZE 10CM X 10CM X 8 PLY 390 no oicdglpcell 30
91 4X4 STERILE GAUZE 4X 4 585 pkt oicdglpcell 30
92 WATER STERILE WATER 10ML 540 amp oicdglpcell 30
93 SULPHACETAMIDE SULPHACETAMIDE (20% W/V) EYE DROPS 60 bott oicdglpcell 30
94 CAP SURGICAL CAP 60 no oicdglpcell 30
95 SURGISCRUB SURGISCRUB 12 bott oicdglpcell 30
96 SYP SYP CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 1 MG + PARACETAMOL 125MG + PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5MG 6 bott oicdglpcell 30
97 Syp Syp Liver Tonic (Liv-52) 30 bott oicdglpcell 30
98 SYP SYP METRONIDAZOLE 60 ML 3 bott oicdglpcell 30
99 TAB TENOFOVIR 300 MG TAB 2,420 no oicdglpcell 30
100 TAB TORSEMIDE 5 MG + SPIRONOLACTONE 25 MG TAB 3,960 no oicdglpcell 30
101 TRAMADOL TRAMADOL+DICYCLOMIN + ACETAMINOPHEN (PARVON SPAS) 1,800 no oicdglpcell 30
102 T OINT TRETINOIN 0.05% OINT 6 tube oicdglpcell 30
103 TROXEUTIN TROXEUTIN+CALCIUM DOBESILATE+ZINC (PILORUTE) CREAM 6 tube oicdglpcell 30
104 VERAPAMIL VERAPAMIL 120MG SR TAB 900 no oicdglpcell 30
105 WAX BATH WAX FOR WAX BATH (PHYSIOTHERAPY ) 36 no oicdglpcell 30
106 WIDAL TEST WIDAL TEST 23 test oicdglpcell 30
107 WRIST WARP WRIST WARP TOWEL ALL SIZE 6 no oicdglpcell 30
108 XYLOMETAZOLINE XYLOMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.1% NASEL SPRAY 62 bott oicdglpcell 30
109 Colostomy bag Colostomy bag 13860 180 no oicdglpcell 30
110 Tab Tab Mebeverine 135mg + Chlodiazepoxide 5 mg 300 no oicdglpcell 30
111 Tab Tab Mefenamic acid 250 mg 1,800 no oicdglpcell 30
112 Dialyser Tube Dialyser Tube 106 no oicdglpcell 30
113 Test Tube Brush Test Tube Brush 32 no oicdglpcell 30
114 Tissue paper Tissue paper roll 9.5 cm 60 no oicdglpcell 30
115 GLYCOPYRONIUM GLYCOPYRONIUM 25 MCG + FORMOTEROL 12 MCG + BUDESONIDE 400 MCG INH 12 no oicdglpcell 30
116 INJ RISPERIDONE 25 MG/2ML INJ 6 pfs oicdglpcell 30
117 PH Test Strips PH Test Strips 200 no oicdglpcell 30
118 ON CALL ON CALL PLUS BLOOD GLUCOSE STRIPS 15 bott oicdglpcell 30
119 Inj Ketorolac Inj Ketorolac 18 no oicdglpcell 30
120 Inj Stemetil Inj Stemetil (Prochloro parazine) 12 no oicdglpcell 30
121 MERSILK MERSILK 3/0 24 no oicdglpcell 30
122 Colostomy Bag Colostomy Bag + Tendon 45 mm 60 no oicdglpcell 30
123 Colostomy Bag Colostomy Bag With Flange 45 mm 120 no oicdglpcell 30
124 Silicon cathter S 16F Silicon cathter S 16F 10 no oicdglpcell 30
125 RC Glycopyrronium RC Glycopyrronium (63mcg) + Indacaterol (173mcg) + Mometasone (160mcg) (DIFIZIMA) 6 bott oicdglpcell 30

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Required Documents

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GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for similar DFS-based supply

4

Financial statements (last 3 years)

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.