Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Spices Tender 2026 IS Standards FSSAI GMP IS 2443 IS 13446 Rajasthan

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, issues a spice procurement tender for coriander, whole and ground, turmeric, tamarind, cumin, black pepper, large cardamom, fenugreek and cloves. Required compliance includes IS 2443 and IS 13446 where applicable, with FSSAI licence, GMP, and hygienic standards. Tender emphasizes packing size, packaging, shelf life, residual shelf life and provision of test reports at supply/bid time. Estimated value and quantity details are not disclosed, but the scope centers on government supply of processed spices meeting quality and safety norms for military logistics.

• Organization: Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs
• Product category: Spices and Condiments (Coriander, Turmeric, Tamarind, Cumin, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Fenugreek, Cloves)
• Standards: IS 2443, IS 13446, FSSAI licence & GMP
• Key requirements: Packing size/marking, shelf life, residual shelf life, and provision of test reports at bid/supply
• Location cues: Tender in India for central military procurement; focus on quality compliance and safety ratings
• Unique aspects: Recurrent compliance clauses for food safety and sanitary standards, with emphasis on documentation at supply time

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service: Spices and condiments with specific IS standards
• General type: Spice products as per IS 2443; cardamom packaging form per category
• Governing standards: FSSAI Standards & Valid FSSAI Licence; Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP); Hygienic & Sanitary Requirements per FSSAI regulations
• Packaging: Packing Size and general packing/marking requirements; shelf life and residual shelf life to be declared
• Test reports: Vendors must provide all relevant test reports/supporting documents at supply/bid time
• Documentation: Must align with quality, safety, and market life expectations; no explicit unit quantities provided
• Compliance emphasis: All offered spices must be consistent with the described standards and packaging expectations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and bid security: Not specified in data available
• Delivery & quantity flexibility: Option for quantity variation up to 25% during contract, with corresponding extended delivery timing guidance
• Financial standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; undertake non-liquidity attestations
• Product lifecycle: Bids must avoid obsolescence; minimum 1-year residual market life for offered items
• GST: Bidders to determine applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals up to quoted rate
• Quality control: Inspection processes include CFL sampling and verdict; appeal pathways outlined
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience & financial statements, EMD, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance docs expected