Indian Army Tea CTC (Defence) Tender 2026 - Conformity to Governing Specs & Packaging Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for Tea CTC (Defence) – Q2. The scope focuses on compliance with governing specifications, including packaging integrity and lab test conformity. The bid includes a consumer-ready tea product with explicit testing and marking requirements, and a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 50% variation. Completion timelines hinge on delivery orders issued with contract-based schedules. Bidders must ensure proper documentation (PAN, GST) and financial instruments to participate. This procurement emphasizes strict conformity, packaging clarity, and validated test reports as differentiators. Unique ATC terms allow dynamic quantity adjustments during contract performance at contracted rates, with delivery periods recalculated accordingly.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing specification: Conformity to specified governing specifications/technical requirements, with the governing standard officially read and understood by the bidder.
• Packaging/marking: Net content per packet and type of packaging must be clearly defined and documented.
• Test Report: Identification of the lab type that performed the complete product testing to prove conformity.
• Delivery/option clause: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 50% at contract formation and during currency; additional delivery time = (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Delivery period: Commences from the last date of the original delivery order; extended timelines may apply.
• ATC submission: Vendors must provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT Mandate duly certified by bank.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Not explicitly quantified in available data; bidders must comply with standard EMD practices per ATC.
• Vendor code creation documents: Submit PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank.
• Lab/test compliance: Provide clear indication of the lab type used for product testing; ensure conformity documentation is included with bid.
• ATC compliance: Adhere to the buyer-added terms regarding quantity adjustments and delivery scheduling; ensure readiness for contract execution with proper financial instruments.