Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Spices Tender 2026 India - ISO 9001 Certified Masala Powder Procurement

Tender Overview

Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for a range of spice blends including Dhaniya Powder, Haldi Powder, Chilly powder, Garam Masala, Chicken Masala, Paneer Masala, Sambhar Masala, Meat Masala, Sabji Masala, Kasuri Methi, Jeera, Red Chilly, Chhoti Elaichi. No explicit quantity provided; estimated value and EMD are not disclosed. Located in India, this procurement targets standardized spice powders suitable for large-scale military catering and provisioning. A key differentiator is the required ISO 9001 certification and a negotiated option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates. The contract includes pre-dispatch inspection and post-receipt inspection through designated agencies, plus a mandatory advance sample approval process. Unique terms emphasize consistency with buyer specifications and bulk supply readiness.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards: ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM; progress to bulk supply only after approval of advance sample.
• Delivery & Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises (if ATC selects) and post-receipt inspection at consignee site; nominated inspection agency offers QA oversight.
• Sample Clause: Submit 2 samples within 5 days of contract award; approval determines bulk supply; delays in approval may extend delivery period without LD.
• Product Scope: 14 spice items including Dhaniya Powder, Haldi Powder, Chilly Powder, Garam Masala, Jeera, Kasuri Methi, etc.
• Contract Flexibility: Quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25%; delivery timelines adjust proportionally with minimum 30 days extension.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: No explicit EMD amount listed in available data; bidders must comply with standard government procurement EMD requirements.
• Experience & Compliance: ISO 9001 certification mandatory; OEM permission/authorization to supply listed spice blends recommended.
• Delivery & Payment: Delivery period linked to order date and option clause; bulk supply terms to be aligned with contract specifications; payment terms not disclosed in data.
• Documentation: Standard bid documents plus GST/PAN and sample approvals; inspection reports and quality certifications to be produced on demand. Compliance with safety and labeling regulations is implied.