Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Spice Tender 2026 Rajasthan - ISI/AAA/TRTL Standards Notified 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a spice procurement package comprising 9 items including RED CHILLY POWDER, CORIANDER POWDER, TURMERIC, TAMARIND, CUMIN SEED, BLACK PEPPER, CARDAMOM, MUSTARD SEED and CLOVES. The estimated contract value is ₹160,380 with an undefined start/end date and no listed EMD amount. The purchaser emphasizes post-sale service with a strict 3-day rectification window during the warranty period and penalties for delays. A cumulative penalty cap of 10% of contract value is specified, with potential loss of PBG for persistent non-compliance. This procurement targets consistent spice supply for military needs, potentially requiring short delivery cycles and disciplined vendor performance. The tender lacks explicit product specs, delivery locations, or packaging requirements, creating an opportunity to propose compliant packaging, shelf-life guarantees, and traceability measures to meet government standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product list: RED CHILLY POWDER, CORIANDER POWDER, TURMERIC, TAMARIND, CUMIN SEED, BLACK PEPPER, CARDAMOM, MUSTARD SEED, CLOVES.
• Quantity/BOQ: 9 items; exact quantities not disclosed in the available data.
• Standards/Compliance: No explicit standard numbers provided; bidders should anticipate internal Army quality checks and potential BIS/ISO alignment.
• Warranty/Service: Warranty with 3-day defect rectification window; penalties of 0.5% of unit price per week, up to 10% of contract value; post-penalty remediation by alternate supplier possible with PBG forfeiture.
• Delivery/Packaging: Not specified; bidders should propose secure military-grade packaging and shelf-life documentation.
• Experience: Not specified; bidders should prepare to demonstrate supply capability for spices in bulk to defense requisitions.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Warranty terms: rectify defects within 3 days; 0.5% weekly penalty; total penalties capped at 10%; recovery via PBG.
• EMD: Not specified in the data; bidders should confirm whether an EMD/Performance security is required at bid submission.
• Payment terms: Not disclosed; bidders should seek clarification on milestone or advance payment terms.
• Penalties/Performance: Penalty regime as described; potential source switching at buyer’s cost if unresolved.
• Documentation: Not specified; bidders should prepare standard government tender docs (GST/PAN, experience, financials) and OEM authorizations if applicable.