Tender Overview
The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of multiple wheat-based staples including Whole Wheat Flour (Atta), Suji, Dalia, Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) and Bran for Defence categories. The notice references product conformity to governing specifications, IS 1010 – 1968 grade, packaging, net bag weight, packing material, shelf life, and lab testing via NABL/ILAC-accredited labs. Estimated value is not disclosed; EMD is ₹721,300. The contract allows quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after award, with delivery extensions based on formulae. Unique emphasis on central govt NABL test reports on demand. Deliverables must meet specified packaging sizes and marking requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance with govt procurement norms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) for Defence (Q2), Suji (Q3), Dalia (Q3), Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (V2, Defence Q2), Bran (Q3).
- Governing standard: IS 1010 – 1968 grade specification.
- Packaging: Type of packaging, packing material, net weight per bag, packing size, and shelf life detailed in terms.
- Lab/testing: Type of lab for complete product testing; NABL/ILAC central govt testing acceptable; test reports to be submitted on demand.
- Conformity: Explicit requirement to conform to governing specifications and technical requirements.
- Marking/Labeling: Packing size, marking details, and shelf life compliance must be demonstrated.
- Documentation: Availability of test reports to prove conformity; ensure on-demand submission readiness.
- Delivery: Staggered delivery terms; 15 days after contract placement for initial quantities, then monthly quantities as specified in terms.
- Emphasis: No separate BOQ items; emphasis on uniform quality across DEFENCE grade flour.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹721,300 required as part of bid security.
- Delivery terms: Staggered delivery; initial 59,625 units within 15 days and 655,875 units per month thereafter (as per option clause).
- Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease up to 25% of bid quantity during contract and currency.
- Financial standing: Bidder must confirm they are not under liquidation or bankruptcy; submit undertaking.
- GST: Bidders must verify GST rate; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower.
- Sub-contracting: No assignment/sub-contracting without prior written consent; joint and several liability retained by seller.
- Delivery period: Delivery schedule linked to original and extended periods; penalties may apply for late delivery.
- Warranty/Quality: Implicit requirement for conformity to IS 1010 – 1968 grade; lab test reports on demand.
- Documentation required: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical compliance, OEM authorizations where applicable.
- Vendor eligibility: Compliance with generic terms and capability to meet central govt packaging/marking standards.
