Indian Army Custard Powder Tender Nilgiris Tamil Nadu 2026 FSSAI GMP ISI Compliance

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu seeks supply of custard powder under a government tender. Key requirements include FSSAI license, GMP compliance, and hygienic standards. The scope includes packing, labeling, packaging, and ensuring residual shelf life on delivery. The contract allows quantity adjustments up to 25% during or after award, with calculated delivery time adjustments based on additional quantity. This procurement emphasizes compliant food-grade safety, traceable test reports, and delivery readiness to meet military standards. Unique aspects include mandatory documentation at supply and the option clause for quantity fluctuations, necessitating robust supplier planning and quality control capabilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Custard powder with specified flavour options as per customer’s recipe.
• Standards/Certifications: FSSAI license validity; compliance with GMP as per FSSAI; adherence to Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements per FSSAI regulations.
• Packaging & Labelling: clear packing size, packaging type, and display-ready labelling that meets government procurement norms.
• Labelling/Display: accurate ingredient listing, net weight, batch/lot number, and expiry information.
• Test & Documentation: supply of all relevant test reports/supporting documents to buyer at the time of supply/bid.
• Delivery & Shelf Life: ensure residual shelf life details are provided with each lot; packaging ensures product integrity during transit.
• Bom/BOQ: No BOQ items available; quantity flexibility under option clause; ensure ability to scale per contract terms.
• Quality Assurance: demonstrate hygienic production, traceability, and compliance with food safety standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/SD: Amount not disclosed in data; bidders must anticipate standard EMD requirements for government tenders.
• Quantity Flexibility: allowed to increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery Schedule: delivery time extension rules apply; any extended period calculated as (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Payment Terms: standard government terms; specify whether advance or milestone payments apply in the contract.
• Documentation: submit GST registration, PAN, FSSAI license, GMP compliance, test reports, and OEM/supplier certifications as part of bid.
• ATC/ATD: an uploaded Buyer ATC document exists; bidders should review for additional terms.
• Warranty & Penalties: not detailed; bidders should prepare for standard quality and delivery penalties.