Indian Army Cooker & Kitchen Utensils Tender 2026 - 22 Ltr Cooker, 26 inch Aluminium Bhagona, Kadhai, Rice Container, Tea Thermos 20L - MSME, Local Vendor Preference

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a range of kitchenware including a ** Cooker 22 Ltr**, Aluminium Bhagona with Lid 26 inch, Aluminium Bhagona with Lid 13 inch, Kadhai Big, Rice Container, Casserole, Tiffin Carrier, and Tea Thermos 20 liter. The procurement emphasizes a domestic supply approach with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and sample submission. Local vendors within a 150 km radius receive preference, and a minimum of 4 years of related experience with the Indian Army or equivalent is required. The listing notes an 8-item BOQ but provides no explicit quantity figures or estimated contract value. Compliance with MSME registration and national industry codes is expected. A non-Chinese origin policy applies to products. Bidder documentation must include PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate details.

This tender highlights a flexible quantity policy (up to 25% variations) and delivery timing tied to the original delivery period, with a minimum extension rule. The scope indicates durable, kitchen-grade metalware designed for large-scale use in military kitchens. Bidders should prepare product samples and ensure OEM/brand alignment where specified. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of consistent supply, quality control, and timely delivery under government procurement norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names: 22 Ltr Cooker, Aluminium Bhagona (26 inch) with Lid, Aluminium Bhagona (13 inch) with Lid, Big Kadhai, Rice Container, Casserole, Tiffin Carrier, Tea Thermos (20 liter).
• Delivery/quantity flexibility: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; extended delivery period calculated as (Additional quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Experience: minimum 4 years in Indian Army or related category.
• Vendor eligibility: MSME registration, enlistment/registration per national industry codes.
• Local preference: head office within 150 km from work site.
• Pre-bid & samples: mandatory pre-bid meeting; product samples must be submitted before financial bid opening.
• Origin: Chinese origin products not accepted.
• Bidder docs: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate.
• BOQ: total items = 8 (no quantities provided).
• Key compliance: adherence to government procurement norms; no explicit ISI/ISO standards listed.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit: not specified in provided terms; bidders should verify at bid stage.
• Payment terms: not detailed in the terms supplied; confirm with P.O. and contract.
• Delivery timeline: delivery period linked to original order; extensions permitted under option clause with defined calculation.
• Documentation: submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; pre-bid attendance and sample submission required.
• Compliance: bidder must be MSME-registered; local preference for near-location vendors; no Chinese-origin products.
• Sample requirement: samples must be presented at office prior to financial bid opening.
• Bid process notes: vendor code creation process requires specific documents; ensure all terms are followed for vendor setup.