Indian Army Cheese Procurement Tender 2026 General Category FSSAI GMP Hygienic Standards Delhi/NCR - IS 550 compliant? 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for cheese products under a General category with FSSAI compliance, GMP adherence, and hygienic/sanitary controls. Estimated value is ₹71,410.00. Key packaging and labeling requirements include packing size, packaging, display labeling, and residual shelf life. Bidders must provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate for vendor code creation. The procurement emphasizes FSSAI license validity and GMP compliance as non-negotiable quality baselines. A notable differentiator is the option clause permitting quantity adjustments up to 50% at contract award and during the contract, with delivery periods scaled accordingly.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: General product type (cheese)
• Governing standards: FSSAI standards, with valid FSSAI license; compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) per FSSAI; hygienic/sanitary requirements per FSSAI regulations
• Packing/marking: specify packing size, packaging format, labelling and display, and ensure adequate residual shelf life
• Quality checkpoints: demurrage clause if rejected goods are not lifted within 48 hours at 0.5% of total contract value per day; destruction if not collected within one month
• Inspection: CFL-originated sampling with verdicts; appeals process to ST-7/8, DGST, QMG’s Branch, MoD, with timelines explained
• No BOQ items; explicit quantity flexibility and inspection terms
• EMD details are not disclosed; emphasis on documentary compliance and acceptance criteria

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Required vendor documentation: PAN Card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT Mandate certified by bank
• Option clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 50%; extended delivery timing computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Delivery, acceptance, and penalties: demurrage penalties on non-lift within 48 hours; rejection appeal process with specified contact points
• Compliance: ensure FSSAI license validity and GMP/Hygienic standards; proper packaging, labeling, and shelf-life declarations
• Submission readiness: vendor must be prepared for vendor code creation and associated onboarding documents