Indian Army Papad Coconut Pickle Mix Copra Pickle Mango Tender Ladakh 2026

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for procurement of edible commodities including Papad, Coconut, Pickle Mix, Copra and Pickle Mango. The tender specifies a flexible quantity framework allowing up to 25% increase in bid quantity at contract award and during contract currency, at contracted rates. Delivery is to be executed at the 2ND BN THE LADAKH SCOUTS REGT, C/O 56 APO, KARU, LEH, UT LADAKH, with original delivery schedules extended only as per the option clause. Bidders must ensure ongoing product availability for at least 3 years from bid opening and confirm non-obsolescence. The tender requires bidders to declare their financial standing and to provide governance-compliant registrations. This is a government procurement for staple military-grade edible items, with a strong emphasis on supplier reliability and regulatory adherence.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Papad, Coconut, Pickle Mix, Copra, Pickle Mango (edible commodities for garrison supply)
• Delivery location: 2ND BN THE LADAKH SCOUTS REGT, C/O 56 APO, KARU, LEH, UT LADAKH
• Quantity scope: up to 25% quantity increase during contract execution; delivery period adjustments use the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Experience: bidder or OEM must have supplied similar category products to govt bodies for at least 3 years prior to bid opening
• Eligibility: no liquidation or bankruptcy; not declared obsolete; OEM authorization or authorized distributor status recommended
• GST: bidder to determine applicability; GST reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower, capped to quoted GST percentage
• End User Certificate: if demanded, to be provided in Buyer’s standard format
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation prerequisites
• BOQ: 5 items listed (N/A quantities)
• No explicit product standards noted in the data; ensure compliance with general govt procurement norms and ethical sourcing.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial: Not specified in data; tender requires attestations on financial viability and non-liability to liquidation proceedings
• Delivery: From the last date of original delivery order; option clause enables extension based on calculated time
• Payment terms: GST as per actuals or per applicable rates; payment timing not detailed
• Documentation: Copy of PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; End User Certificate per Buyer format
• Experience: 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply to Central/State Govt or PSUs; primary product value condition applies in bunch bids
• Manufacturer authorization: if applicable for distributors or resellers; ensure OEM authorization when applicable
• Obsolescence: products must have at least 3 years residual market life at bid opening
• Addresses risk controls: bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy status
• GST: bidder bears GST; reimbursement policy limited to actuals or quoted rate max
• Delivery timeline and penalties: not detailed; option clause implies extended delivery timelines possible