Indian Army Tea Leaf Procurement Pathankot Punjab FSSAI GMP Hygienic Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, Pathankot (Punjab 143534) invites bidders for procurement of tea leaf under a general category. The scope emphasizes FSSAI licence compliance, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and adherence to hygienic and sanitary requirements as per FSSAI regulations. Packing size details are to be specified, and bidders must provide all relevant test reports on bidding or on demand during supply. The tender allows quantity variation up to 50% of bid quantity and extended delivery as per the option clause, with the extension calculated by (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Tea Leaf (category not further specified) with emphasis on FSSAI compliance and valid licence.
• Standards: FSSAI licence, GMP per FSSAI, and hygienic/sanitary requirements as per FSSAI regulations.
• Packaging: Packing Size to be defined by supplier and aligned to regulatory norms.
• Documentation: Supplier must provide all relevant documents and test reports at bidding or on demand during supply.
• Delivery & QA: Ensure packaging and labeling meet regulatory and buyer expectations; maintain traceability of batches.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity flexibility up to 50% during contract placement and within currency of contract.
• Delivery period logic tied to original delivery date with extension rules under option clause; minimum extension 30 days.
• EMD details and specific eligibility criteria are not disclosed in this excerpt; bidders should prepare as per standard government procurement practices.
• Compliance with food safety and quality certifications remains essential, including FSSAI-related documentation and test reports on demand.
• The ATC/BOQ details indicate no listed BOQ items; bidders should align bids to the stated regulatory and packaging requirements.