Indian Army Defence Oil Tender Refined Sunflower Oil & Refined Groundnut Oil 2026 - DFS 423/420 Packaging, FSSAI BIS Compliance

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of Refined Sunflower Oil (V4) – Defence (Q3) and Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) – Defence (Q3). The tender emphasizes packaging and marking per DFS 423-2025 and DFS 420-2025, with mandatory FSSAI/BIS compliance. Procurement scope includes oil types with adherence to governing specifications and quality/hygiene standards. An inspection regime at the supply chain node (Supply Depot ASC Bhuj) is specified, with pre-dispatch and post-receipt checks as applicable. The buyer reserves an option to vary quantity by up to 25%, at contracted rates, across the contract lifecycle, impacting delivery planning. The tender requires adherence to standard governance and quality norms, ensuring suitability for defence stores. This opportunity targets bidders with strong packaging, marking, and compliance capabilities aligned to defence procurement norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Oil types: Refined Sunflower Oil (V4) and Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) for defence use; governed by specific technical requirements.
• Standards/Compliance: Governed by Governing Specifications/Technical Requirements with explicit emphasis on quality and hygiene.
• Packaging & Marking: Packaging per DFS 423 - 2025 and DFS 420 - 2025; marking and packing aligned with DFS directives; includes mandatory FSSAI/BIS compliance.
• Warranty: Warranty clause present but specifics not detailed in the data.
• Inspection: Nominated Inspection Agency; pre-dispatch or post-reception checks at designated depot (SPLY DEPOT ASC BHUJ) as applicable.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity or contracted quantity; delivery period adjustments follow a defined formula with a minimum of 30 days.
• Documentation: Bidder to submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; VENDOR CODE creation required.
• Inspection & Appeals: Stores inspected pre-dispatch or post-receipt; sample-based verdict with a defined appeal mechanism involving CFL and MoD entities.
• Delivery & Payment: Delivery timing linked to delivery order; payment terms not fully specified in the provided data.
• Warranty/Support: Warranty exists; exact duration not specified in the excerpt.
• Other: Tender includes standard defence procurement terms; BOQ shows 0 items, indicating a potential framework or early stage data.