Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Food & Beverage Tender 2026 - IS 550 Compliant Items & 50% Quantity Variation

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, is seeking a vendor for a multi-item food & beverage procurement package covering 22 items including staples and ready-to-consume products. The tender scope encompasses a broad product category list (e.g., biscuits, noodles, cornflakes, tomato sauce, vinegar, orange squash, groundnut, oats, custard powder, Bournvita, protein powder, papad, pickles, HR beverages, and match boxes) intended for supply to military establishments. The bid involves standard vendor credentials and specific documentary submissions. A key differentiator is the inclusion of an option clause allowing quantity variation up to 50% of the bid quantity at contracted rates, with delivery time adjustments based on the extended period. This procurement is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted provisioning for Army canteens and messes, with delivery timelines linked to the original delivery order. The opportunity requires compliance with standard government procurement practices and an undertaking on bidder financial integrity. Unique ATC terms and the vendor code creation requirements add compliance steps for bidders.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item scope: 22 items across cereals, beverages, spices, and allied food products; detailed BOQ unavailable (items listed as N/A).
• Documentation: PAN Card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certified by bank; vendor code creation required.
• Financial terms: No explicit EMD value provided in data; bidders must prepare standard bid security as per tender rules.
• Option clause: Quantity can be increased up to 50% during contract; delivery period adjusts proportionally with a minimum of 30 days.
• ATC: Includes additional terms uploaded by the buyer (ATC document referenced).
• Category/standards: Not specified; IS/ISO standards not enumerated in data; compliance will rely on standard government norms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Documentation submission: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation required.
• Financial health: Bidder should not be under liquidation or similar proceedings; undertaking to be uploaded.
• Delivery & payment: Delivery period linked to original order; option clause extends delivery time; specific payment terms not disclosed.
• Compliance: Bidders must adhere to stated option clause and ATC terms; no explicit warranty or penalties listed in provided data.