Indian Army Spice Procurement Tender for ISI/IS 2443 Compliant Spices in India 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs. Procurement: Spices and condiments including Chili, Large Cardamom (Badi Elaichi), Turmeric (Haldi), Cumin, Small Cardamom, Black Pepper, and Coriander (Whole/Ground) conforming to IS 13446 and IS 2443. Location: India (national scope). Estimated value and EMD: not disclosed in the data; pack size and shelf life requested; top brands preferred: Catch, Everest, MDH. Unique requirement: compliance with FSSAI standards, GMP, hygienic/sanitary norms, and NABL/ILAC lab test reports on demand. This tender emphasizes brand provenance and conformity to quality benchmarks, with option clauses for quantity fluctuation up to 25%. The bidder must demonstrate capability to supply multiple spice types meeting IS/FSSAI criteria, with test documentation supplied at bidding or on demand. Key differentiation: alignment to central procurement needs and bulk spice handling across IS 13446/2443 categories.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Categories: Spice and condiment procurement; products include Chili, Cardamom (Large and Small), Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Black Pepper; forms: whole and ground per IS 2443.
• Standards & Certifications: FSSAI licence validity; GMP compliance; Hygienic/Sanitary requirements per FSSAI; ISI marking where specified; Test Reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs on demand; Form of cardamom per tender; Shelf life and packing requirements; IS 13446 conformance for specific spices.
• Packing & Labelling: Packing size, packaging type, labelling/display as per standards; residual shelf life indicated.
• Documentation: Test reports/ supporting documents to be provided at bidding or on demand.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the data; bidders should expect standard EMD as per government norms.
• Delivery Flexibility: Option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during contract; delivery period adjusted using a defined formula with minimum 30 days.
• Brand Preference: Top 3 brands favored: Catch, Everest, MDH; bidders must align product range accordingly.
• ATC: Compliance with IS 2443 type as applicable; delivery timelines anchored to last original delivery order date; multiple extensions allowed within policy.
• Test & Compliance: Must provide FSSAI licence, GMP, ISI where required, and NABL/ILAC lab test reports on demand; labeling, packaging, and shelf life must meet regulatory norms.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience & financials, and OEM authorization as applicable; bid to include all required documents per terms.