Indian Army food items procurement tender 2026 for cornflour to lime cordial - 18 BOQ items, post-delivery inspection

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of a broad range of packaged food and beverage items, including cornflour, custard powder, sago, ice cream powder, jelly, pickle, vinegar, cream, aerated water, mango-lassi, ground nuts, cashews, raisins, almonds, lime cordial, match boxes, and tomato sauce. The scope comprises 18 items across pantry staples and confectionery categories. 68+ items of potential SKUs may be bundled under a single contract with post-delivery inspection at the consignee site. The arrangement permits quantity flexibilities up to 50% of bid quantity and during the contract currency at contracted rates. A notable emphasis on non-toxicity and MSDS documentation for toxic components is stated. The tender emphasizes vendor integrity, with mandatory documentation including PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate. The inclusion of demurrage and destruction provisions for non-lifted goods adds logistical risk management. This is a centrally coordinated supply opportunity targeting defense supply chain resilience, with a pre-qualification focus on financial viability and the ability to deliver to a military establishment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names/categories: cornflour, custard powder, sago, ice cream powder, jelly, pickle, vinegar, cream fresh, aerated water juice, milk chocolate, lassi, salted ground nuts, cashews, raisins, almonds, lime cordial, match boxes, tomato sauce.
• Delivery/commercial terms: quantity up to 50% variation, extended delivery time proportional to quantity; delivery begins from last date of original delivery order; pre/post inspection at consignee site (Post Receipt Inspection: Yes).
• Quality/health: items must be non-toxic; toxic items require MSDS submission; at least generic health-safety compliance is mandated.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; nominated agency per ATC terms.
• Logistics: demurrage 0.5% of contract value per day if not lifted within 48 hours; destruction if not lifted within 1 month.
• Vendor code: bidders must upload PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor financial standing must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/guarantee details: Not explicitly disclosed in the data; applicants must meet standard performance-bond practices per ATC.
• Documents required with bid: PAN card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certified by bank; vendor code creation documents.
• Delivery & payment: Option clause allows quantity adjustments; delivery commencement tied to last delivery order date; payment terms not specified in data.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not required by ATC.
• Risk & compliance: Items must be non-toxic; non-compliant products risk rejection and demurrage.