Indian Council of Agricultural Research Wheat Packaging Tender Hisar Haryana 2026 ISO/IS 550 Compliant

Tender Overview

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) invites bids for wheat-related supply, categorized under FPO - Wheat (Q2), with packaging specifications mentioned. The procurement will be executed at Hisar, Haryana, at the Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes location, and involves delivery of goods with scope limited to supply only. A notable feature is the purchaser’s option to increase or decrease the bid quantity by up to 25% and to extend delivery time proportionally, maintaining the contracted rates. Bidders must consider GST implications as advised and verify applicability. The tender emphasizes ongoing market viability of offered products with a minimum residual life of 1 year and requirement of prior government procurement experience. The award will be contingent on meeting turnover and compliance criteria, and bidders should prepare to demonstrate OEM or reseller familiarity with similar government supply contracts. Unique aspects include the address-specific delivery and the option clause affecting delivery schedules.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories indicate generic quality attributes with fields for Variety Name, PackagingType, and PackagingSize.
• No BOM items are listed; scope clarifications point to supply of goods only, with emphasis on packaging specifications.
• Key terms include: delivery to Hisar address, 25% quantity variation rights, and extended delivery time calculations.
• Essential compliance criteria require 1 year regular supply to Central/State Govt or PSUs, and minimum three-year turnover or as per bid document.
• Experience proofs must accompany the bid (contracts showing quantity supplied annually).
• GST obligations are bidder’s responsibility with reimbursement as per actuals or quoted rate.

Terms & Eligibility

• Delivery address: Director, Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Sirsa Road, Hisar, Haryana 125001.
• Option Clause: 25% quantity variation allowed at contract award; extended delivery period based on formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, min 30 days.
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have regularly manufactured/supplied similar category products to govt bodies for 1 year prior to bid opening; copies of contracts required.
• Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover for the last 3 financial years must meet the bid document criteria; provide audited balance sheets or CA certificate.
• GST: Bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement as actuals or at quoted rate, whichever is lower, within limits.
• Scope: Goods supply only; installation/commissioning not specified as part of scope.