Indian Army Food Spices & Masalas Tender 2026 Maharashtra procurement of spice packs ISI/AAA compliant

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks supply of a diverse range of spice blends and pantry items in pre-packaged 500g, 250g, and 50g packs, including Haldi, Mirch, Dhaniya, Sabut Jeera, Rai, Channa/Dal masala, Sambar, Chat masala, Meats, Biryani masala, Garam masala, Tej Patta, Kasuri Methi, Hing, Saunf, and other common curry ingredients. The tender covers 32 items with a bulk supply scope and is geared towards standardized, shelf-stable spice products for institutional use. The catalogue-style BOQ indicates uniform packaging across many SKUs with varied weights and blends, suitable for government-provisioned kitchens. The procurement emphasizes consistency, shelf life, and compliance with standard spice classifications for military rations and canteen operations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include assorted ground spices, whole spices, masalas, and ready-to-use mixes (e.g., Haldi 500g packs, Mirch 500g packs, Dhaniya 500g packs, Sabut Jeera 500g packs, Rai 500g packs, Long, Dalchini 500g, Ilayachi 250g, Kasuri Methi 50g, Hing 100g, Saunf 500g, Sambar Masala 100g, Chat Masala 100g, Chicken/Mutton Masala 100g, Biryani 50g, Jeera Powder 100g, Garam Masala 100g, Masala blends like Chole, Channa).
• Packaging: pre-packed sachets/bottles, multiple SKUs with identical packaging styles.
• Standards & compliance: not specified in tender data; bidders should anticipate general food-grade compliance and shelf-stability considerations.
• BOQ scope: total of 32 items with unspecified quantities per item; no explicit unit rates or delivery milestones provided in data.
• Delivery & parity: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract rates; delivery period anchored to last delivery order date, with calculation formula for extended periods, minimum 30 days.
• Delivery logistics: terms reference centralized procurement for government kitchens; exact location not disclosed in provided data.
• Experience/qualification: not detailed; bidders should prepare to demonstrate capability for large-scale spice/freeze-dried supply to government bodies and maintain consistent quality across a 32-item range.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed in tender data; bidders must refer to buyer’s terms for deposit requirements.
• Delivery timeline: delivery period recalculated under option clause; minimum 30 days extension rule; extended delivery starts from last date of extended period.
• Payment terms: not specified in data; bidders should seek standard government payment terms during bid submission.
• Documentation: standard supplier registration, GST, PAN, company credentials, and experience relevant to government spice supply are typically required; ATC documents referenced but not visible here.
• Warranty/penalties: not specified; ensure to review ATC for performance or quality penalties and warranty expectations.
• Validity/renewal: not stated; bidders should verify bid validity and contract extension conditions during submission.