Indian Army Cheese Products Tender Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 2026 IS 550/ISO 9001 Compliance

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of dairy cheese products including cheese spread, cheese cubes, cheese slices and related categories in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Estimated value and quantity details are not disclosed. The BOQ lists 5 items, but specific quantities are not provided. This tender emphasizes flexible procurement volume via option clauses and strict vendor document submissions to enable fast onboarding under the Army’s supply chain. The contract allows a 25% variation in ordered quantity and a parallel increase up to 25% during contract currency at contracted rates, with delivery time adjustments governed by a formula. This requirement targets reliable dairy product suppliers with strong compliance capabilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: dairy cheese products (cheese spread, cheese cubes, cheese slices, spread cheese, cheese cubes).
• Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695001) for defense procurement.
• Delivery/option terms: quantity variation up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement; potential 25% increase during currency at contracted rates; delivery period adjustments based on formula (days = (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period) with a minimum of 30 days.
• Documentation: mandatory vendor details including PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank.
• BOQ: 5 items listed; exact quantities not disclosed; prices to be defined in bid.
• ATC/terms: Buyer Added ATC; option clause and vendor code creation terms apply.
• Standards: not specified in tender data; bidders should verify compliance and quality controls during submission.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/ bid security: not specified in data; ensure readiness per ATC and organization norms.
• Eligibility: must possess PAN, GSTIN, bank EFT mandate, and Cancelled Cheque copies; vendor code creation required.
• Delivery: delivery schedule aligned with option clause; ensure capability to scale output by up to 25% during contract.
• Payment terms: not specified; bidders should seek clarity in ATC document.
• Documentation: submit GST, PAN, EFT mandate, cancelled cheque; prepare vendor registration details.
• Compliance: adhere to Army procurement protocols; confirm product category alignment with dairy cheese product lines; verify any brand/OEM requirements if specified in ATC.