Indian Army Spice Procurement Jalandhar Punjab IS 2443 FSSAI GMP 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) sourcing spice blends for procurement, including coriander, cumin, black pepper, large cardamom, turmeric, cloves, and mustard in the JALANDHAR, PUNJAB area. Category: Spices and Condiments with IS standards alignment (IS 2443, IS 13446) and FSSAI compliance. Quantity/Value: Not disclosed; bidders should assume bulk government scale given OEM controls and 25% option clause. Delivery scope: Terms allow quantity fluctuations up to 25% during or after contract; delivery periods adjust with extended timelines. Unique aspect: explicit integration of FSSAI licensing, GMP, and hygienic requirements per regulations. This tender targets suppliers with strong QA, credible certifications, and reliable cold-chain or hygienic handling capabilities for government supply. Differentiator: mandatory ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; material test certification required at supply. Context: Government food-grade spice supply for defense logistics with strict QC and demurrage penalties for rejected lots.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards: IS 2443 for spice type; IS 13446 for large cardamom; FSSAI standards and valid licence; GMP per FSSAI; Hygienic and Sanitary requirements per FSSAI regulations.
• Packing & Marking: specify packing size (kg) and corresponding type/form for each spice; include form of cardamom.
• Product forms & types: coriander, cumin, black pepper, turmeric, cloves, mustard, large cardamom as per IS/GMP; packing sizes must be clearly defined.
• Certifications & testing: ISO 9001 ( bidder or OEM ); Material Test Certificate to accompany supply; buyer lab will perform acceptance testing.
• Quality & compliance: all items must meet FSSAI hygiene standards; validity of FSSAI licence required; packing must ensure shelf stability and safety.
• Delivery & inspection: demurrage clause of 0.5% of contract value per day for unlifted rejected stocks; samples for inspection may be drawn by inspecting officer.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: not explicitly disclosed; ensure readiness to comply with option to increase quantity by up to 25%; extended delivery time calculations apply.
• Eligibility: bidder or OEM must hold ISO 9001 certification; FSSAI licence validity required; compliance with GMP and hygienic standards.
• Documentation: include Material Test Certificate with supply; GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations where applicable.
• Delivery & penalties: delivery period adjustments per option clause; demurrage at 0.5% per day for non-lifted stock; potential destruction after 1 month if not collected.
• Quality checks: inspection verdict based on original sample; appeals process detailed to relevant lab and authorities.
• Other terms: packing sizes, form of cardamom, and IS standards compliance are mandatory; no tender ID or dates to be included in summary.