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Indian Army Defence Food Almonds Tender 2025 Defence Specifications, DFS Conformity, Packaging & Lab Testing

Posted

22 Oct 2025, 04:46 pm

Deadline

01 Nov 2025, 10:00 am

Location

BARAMULLA , JAMMU & KASHMIR

Progress

RA
Issue22 Oct 2025, 04:46 pm
Reverse Auction02 Nov 2025, 08:00 pm
AwardPending
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Quantity

1500

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 1

ALMOND

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is hosted by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for a product category linked to Defence Food Specifications, focusing on Almonds without Shell (V2). The tender emphasizes conformity to governing technical specifications and demands explicit packaging and lab-testing details. Although the BOQ shows no items listed, the Buyer-clause permits a variable order quantity, allowing up to a 50% increase/decrease at contract placement and during the currency at contracted rates, with delivery timing aligned to the last order date. The contract hinges on strict DFS conformity, with a warranty regime tied to the Defence Food Specification. A critical differentiator is the explicit emphasis on DFS-lab verification and post-acceptance sampling by CFL/FIU authorities, ensuring ongoing quality control across depots and troop stocks.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Conformity to Technical Requirements / Governing Specifications and confirmation that the governing specification has been read and understood
  • Type of Packing and Net weight per packet must be defined
  • Lab that conducted the complete product test to prove conformity
  • Product scope: almonds supplied under Defence Food Specification with DFS warranty terms
  • Warranty terms reference DFS: defect-free goods from date of acceptance, with disputes settlement tied to CFL/FIU sampling
  • Ensure compliance with packaging, marking, and security of supply across Indian depots
  • OEM/brand considerations, if any, and testing results to prove DFS compliance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Option clause grants up to 50% quantity variation at contract and during currency
  • Warranty period as per Defence Food Specification; samples may be drawn by CFL/FIU from stocked goods
  • Acceptance follows official DFS conformity and timely sample draw upon depot notification
  • Delivery requirements anchored to original delivery period with extension rules applied per option clause
  • Ensure GST registration, PAN, financials, and any required OEM authorizations are prepared for bid submission
  • Compliance with Defence Food Specification for performance and storage under all conditions

Key Specifications

  • Product: Almonds without Shell (V2) for Defence Food Specification

  • Conformity: DFS compliance evidenced by lab test report

  • Packing: Type of packing and net weight per packet to be specified

  • Lab: Approved lab type to carry out complete product testing

  • Warranty: As per Defence Food Specification; defect-free guarantee

  • Delivery: As per original delivery period with option-based extensions

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause allows +/-50% quantity change at contract

  • Warranty tied to Defence Food Specification with testing by CFL/FIU

  • Delivery period linked to last delivery order date, with extension rules

  • DF S conformity required; packaging and marking details must be provided

  • Submission requires GST, PAN, financials, and OEM authorizations

Important Clauses

Warranty Period

Warranty duration is defined by Defence Food Specification; sampling by CFL/FIU may occur post-acceptance

Option Clause

Purchaser can adjust quantity by ±50% during contract and currency at contracted rates

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period determined from last date of original delivery order with extension as per option clause

Bidder Eligibility

  • Proven experience in DFS-compliant food supply to defence or similar agencies

  • GST registration and valid financial credentials

  • Capability to provide lab-tested conformity reports from approved labs

  • Ability to meet packaging/marking standards and packaging integrity

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Conformity Conformity to Technical Requirements/Governing Specifications Almond without Shell - Defence Food Specifications-2022 Issued By Secretariat Of The Technical Standardisation Committee (Food Stuffs) (Directorate General Of Supplies And Transport) Specification No 351 : Almond without Shell
Conformity Governing specification has been seen, read and understood Yes
Packaging and Marking Type of Packing Tins
Packaging and Marking Type of Packet / Net weight of content in a packet Tin /(not less than) 11 kg
Test Report Type of lab which carried out Test of Complete Product to prove the conformity of product as per specification From Central Govt. Lab, NABL Accredited Lab

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for similar DFS food supply

4

Financial statements (audited or due-for-verification)

5

EMD/Security deposit documents (if applicable)

6

Technical bid documents demonstrating DFS conformity

7

OEM authorizations or licenses (if required by DFS)

8

Lab test reports proving Defence Food Specification compliance

Reverse Auction Schedule

Upcoming

Start

02 Nov 2025, 08:00 pm

End

03 Nov 2025, 08:00 pm

Duration: 24 hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for almond DFS procurement in India Army 2025?

Bidders must demonstrate DFS conformity, provide OEM authorizations if required, and submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, and financial statements. Ensure a lab report proving Defence Food Specification compliance and comply with the option clause allowing up to 50% quantity variation.

What documents are required for almond DFS tender submission in India?

Submit GST registration, PAN, audit-ready financial statements, DFS-compliant lab reports, OEM authorizations, experience certificates for similar food supply, and technical bid detailing packing type and net weight per packet.

What are the key DFS standards for almond packaging and testing?

Standards hinge on Defence Food Specification, with explicit conformity testing by an approved lab and CFL/FIU sampling if required after acceptance. Packaging must be clearly defined, with packet net weight disclosed and marked per DFS guidelines.

When is the delivery period and how are extensions calculated for quantity changes?

Delivery starts from the last date of the original order; extensions follow the formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period in days, minimum 30 days, with possible extension up to the original delivery period.

What is the warranty framework for almond DFS goods in this tender?

Warranty aligns with Defence Food Specification: defect-free performance across storage and movement, with the warranty period defined in the DFS document and sample-based verification by CFL/FIU as applicable.

What are the eligibility criteria for suppliers of DFS almonds to the Indian Army?

Proven experience in DFS-compliant food supply, valid GST and PAN, financial stability, ability to supply packaging-compliant almonds, and lab-test documentation proving DFS conformity.

What are the branding or OEM requirements for this almond tender?

If DFS requires OEM authorizations, bidders must attach valid OEM authorization letters; otherwise, provide alternative conformity evidence and packaging/marking compliance as per DFS guidelines.