Indian Army Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) Defence Tender Bardhaman West Bengal 2026 – DFS 420-2025 Packaging, FSSAI/BIS

Tender Overview

The procuring organization is the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs, seeking Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) for defence purposes. The contract is location-specific to Bardhaman, West Bengal with an estimated value of ₹20,143,000.00. The procurement is for supply-only, with mandatory compliance to Governing Specifications/Technical Requirements, Oil Types, and Quality & Hygiene Standards. Packaging must conform to DFS 420 - 2025, including packaging type, packing, and marking. Mandatory FSSAI and BIS certifications are required. The deliverable is to be supplied to designated supply depot at Panagarh, Bardhaman, West Bengal. The buyer reserves an option to adjust quantity up to 50% of bid quantity, reflecting flexible procurement volume. The contract includes warranty provisions and emphasizes strict supplier responsibility for performance and delivery. Unique aspects include the blend of defence procurement standards with civilian-grade packaging and labeling compliance. This tender requires precise conformity to packaging, marking, and regulatory standards, ensuring traceability and hygiene suitable for defence feeds. The opportunity centers on a formally regulated supply contract with defined acceptance criteria and potential scale-up within contract terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) for defence use
• Estimated value: ₹2,014,300.00; Delivery address: Supply Depot ASC Panagarh, Panagarh, Bardhaman, West Bengal 713420
• Standards/Conformity: Governing Specifications/Technical Requirements; Compliance to Quality and Hygiene Standard; Mandatory FSSAI/BIS marking
• Packaging: DFS 420 - 2025 compliant packaging, including packing and marking requirements
• Warranty: As per tender terms; details to be confirmed in contract
• Delivery scope: Supply-only; installation/commissioning not indicated; delivery within specified period upon order
• Option Clause: Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 50% at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates
• Delivery location: Panagarh Supply Depot, Bardhaman, West Bengal 713420
• Tender scope notes: No BOQ items; focus on regulatory packaging and certification compliance
• Key compliance: FSSAI and BIS certifications; packaging/marking as per DFS 420-2025; oil-type compliance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not mentioned in data; ensure clarification in bid documents
• Liability: Seller remains jointly and severally liable with assignee/sub-contractor
• Assignment/Sub-contract: Requires written consent from buyer
• Delivery risk: Termination possible for failure to deliver or misrepresentation
• Option/Quantity: Up to 50% variation in order quantity; extended delivery period adjustments apply
• Scope: Bid price includes all costs for supply; no installation/commissioning stated
• Address for delivery: Supply Depot ASC Panagarh, Panagarh, Bardhman, West Bengal 713420
• Warranty: Tender includes warranty terms; exact duration to be specified in contract
• Contractor responsibility: Full liability for performance and obligations in contract terms