Chili (??? ?????),Cumin (????),Spices And Condiments - Coriander, Whole And
Indian Army
PANCHKULA, HARYANA
Posted:
3 October 2025
Closed:
13 October 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for the supply of multiple spices and condiments, including coriander (whole and ground), turmeric (whole and ground), cumin, black pepper, asafoetida, large cardamom, and fenugreek, conforming to IS standards IS 2443, IS 13446, and IS 3576 as applicable. Estimated contract value is ₹198,500. Location: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal 734006. The tender encompasses a discrete set of Q3/Q4 product categories with vendor qualification tied to IS compliance and statutory registrations. The buyer reserves quantity flexibilty up to 25% and order-extension rights across the currency of the contract.
Key differentiators include conformity to specific IS standards for each spice and the option clause affecting delivery planning and quantities. The tender appears to have no BOQ items published, suggesting a consolidated supply requirement or phasing via future addenda. Respondents should prepare for a tightly defined supply of quality spices meeting declared IS specifications and delivery obligations.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: Chili, Cumin, Coriander (V2/whole & ground as applicable), Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Large Cardamom, Turmeric (whole & ground, V2)
- Standards referenced: IS 2443, IS 13446, IS 3576; conformity for each spice as applicable
- Estimated value: ₹198,500; no published BOQ; quantity flexibility up to 25% during and after contract
- Delivery parameters: Delivery schedule governed by option clause; start date not specified; extension rules outlined in terms
- Documentation expectations: Standard supplier compliance with spice-grade testing and regulatory registrations; OEM authorizations may be required
- Special terms: Government buyer reserves right to adjust order quantity and timing; extended delivery period calculations apply
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Amount not specified in data; bidders should verify in tender portal terms
- Delivery & schedule: 25% quantity option; delivery period derived from contract terms and extended delivery period rules
- Payment terms: Not disclosed in provided text; bidders should await seller’s payment schedule in final contract
- Documents to submit: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, technical bid, OEM authorizations (as applicable)
- Warranty/penalties: Not specified; standard procurement penalties and LD clauses may apply per Army DMA policies
- Eligibility criteria: Must align with IS-based spice procurement standards and regulatory registrations; quantity flexibility requires capacity planning
