Indian Army Refined Sunflower Oil (V4) Defence Tender Pathankot Punjab DFS 423-2025 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for Refined Sunflower Oil (V4) under a Defence category in Pathankot, Punjab. The tender specifies packaging conforming to DFS 423-2025 and requires compliance with the governing specifications related to oil types and technical requirements. A non-representative BOQ exists, with an EMD of ₹73,625. The purchaser reserves option to modify quantity up to 50% both at order and during contract, with delivery periods linked to the original delivery date and adjusted per formula. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of meeting defence-grade packaging and specification standards, with structure for extending delivery time under defined conditions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service: Refined Sunflower Oil (V4) for Defence (Q3 category) supplied to Indian Army.
• Packaging: DFS 423-2025 conforming packaging and labeling.
• Governing specs: Compliance with stated governing specifications and oil-type classifications.
• EMD: ₹73,625 (security deposit to accompany bid).
• BOQ status: No items listed in current BOQ; focus on packaging and compliance rather than quantity-driven line items.
• Standards/Compliance: Oil-type compliance and packaging standards must be demonstrated; explicit IS/ISO codes are not disclosed in available data.
• Delivery/Contract flexibility: Option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 50%, with pro-rata extension rules if exercised.
• Tender scope context: Defence sector sourcing with strict packaging requirements and adherence to DFS 423-2025 mandates.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹73,625 to accompany bid.
• Quantity flexibility: Up to 50% increase/decrease during order and currency of contract.
• Delivery timeline: Calculated extension time based on (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Delivery start rules: From the last date of original delivery order; extensions start from extended period end date.
• Compliance: Bidder must comply with all Buyer Added Terms and ensure packaging per DFS 423-2025.
• ATC/ATD documents: Refer to uploaded ATC for any additional terms and conditions.
• Contract execution: Standard defence procurement terms apply; ensure readiness for defence-grade packaging and oil-type compliance.
• Bidder obligations: Adhere to option clause and ensure capacity to scale quantity within defined limits.