Indian Army Spice Varieties Tender for Haldi to Methi Powder Procurement Rajasthan 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of a broad range of spice products including Haldi Powder, Elaichi Small, Dhaniya Powder and Sabut varieties, Jeera Powder, Chilly Powder, Ajwain, Garam Masala, Paneer Masala, Chat Masala, Meat/Vegetable/Sabji masalas, Tejpata, Kasturi Methi, Amchoor, and Methi Dana. The BOQ lists 19 items with unspecified quantities, and the estimated value is not disclosed. The tender emphasizes compliance with turnover criteria for both OEM and bidder, and requires a functional or establishable service centre in each consignee state for carry-in warranty. The option clause permits quantity fluctuations of up to 25% during contract execution, with scaled delivery periods and a minimum 30-day extension when applicable. This tender targets spice suppliers capable of nationwide deployment with strong post-sale support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No product specifications are provided in the tender text. Key evaluative factors include: 19 spice items spanning Haldi, Dhaniya, Jeera, Chilly, Ajwain, Garam Masala, Paneer Masala, Chat Masala, Meat/Sabji masalas, Tejpata, Kasturi Methi, Amchoor, and Methi Dana.
• Candidate bidders should prepare to demonstrate OEM turnover for the last 3 financial years and bidder turnover matching bid document requirements.
• Service centre availability is mandatory in each consignee state for carry-in warranty; if absent, a new centre must be established within 30 days of award.
• The tender allows quantity variation of ±25%, with delivery periods adjusted accordingly and minimum 30 days extension when required.
• Compliance with statutory documents, CA/audited statements, and vendor registration details are implicit prerequisites.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency, with delivery time adjustments calculated as (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum of 30 days.
• OEM Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years (ending 31st March of the previous financial year) as per bid document; corroborated by audited statements or CA certificate.
• Bidder Turnover: Same 3-year turnover criterion for the bidder, documented similarly.
• Service Centre: Functional service centre in each consignee state for carry-in warranty; if not present, establish within 30 days of award.