Indian Army Iron Fortified Iodized Salt Tender 2026 - FSSAI GMP ISO Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks supply of iron fortified iodized salt (double fortified salt) with FSSAI license compliance, GMP adherence, and hygienic standards. The procurement focuses on packing, labeling, and shelf-life labeling, including packaging size and display requirements. Estimated value is not disclosed; the scope is strictly the supply of goods, with a base quantity subject to 50% quantity variation, and a defined delivery framework tied to original and extended periods. The tender emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality inspection, and demurrage penalties for non-compliant or undelivered items. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of meeting FSSAI, GMP, and hygienic standards while providing properly labeled, shelf-stable product suitable for government ration use.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Governing Standards and Certifications; Product: Iron fortified iodized salt (double fortified salt)
• Standards & Certifications: FSSAI license validity, FSSAI GMP compliance, Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements per FSSAI regulations
• Packing & Marking: Packing Size, Packaging, Labelling and Display, Residual Shelf Life requirements
• Quality Assurance: Samples during inspection; acceptance decided by CFL analysis of original sample; demurrage at 0.5% of total contract value per day if rejected or not lifted within 48 hours; destruction after one month if not collected
• ATC/ATC Clauses: EMD submission and vendor code creation; ink-signed EMD ₹11,783 required before financial bid opening
• Delivery & Scope: Scope of supply limited to goods; option clause allows +/- up to 50% quantity adjustment at contract during and after original delivery period
• Documentation for Bids: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and certificates as per bid document
• Inspection: On-site inspection by CFL with defined acceptance samples and verdicts

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹11,783 to be deposited before financial bid evaluation
• Option Clause: Quantity may increase/decrease by up to 50% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency
• Delivery Timeline: Delivery period linked to original delivery order date with extended time calculations; minimum extension rule applies
• Payment Terms: Not explicitly stated; assume standard government terms per order; verify in ATC
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; certificates uploaded with bid
• Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day for non-lifted goods beyond 48 hours; destruction after one month
• Inspection: Acceptance by CFL with original samples; no extra tender time granted for rejected stocks
• Wording: All certificates and documents must be uploaded; non-submission leads to rejection