Indian Army Skin Cream Tender IS 6608 Conforming 2026 – Department of Military Affairs, Skin Care Product

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, is tendering for a skin cream product conforming to IS 6608 (Q4). The procurement involves a single product category of topical cream with specified net quantity per piece and packaging requirements. The estimated contract value is not disclosed, but the bid includes an EMD of ₹215,996 and a requirement for sample approval prior to bulk manufacturing. Post-receipt inspection is mandated at the consignee site, with a pre-approval pathway for advance samples. Turnover criteria and bank instrument options (DD/online) are specified, and bidders must ensure compliance with sample-approval timelines and post-approval supply. The tender emphasizes conformity testing, packaging and marking, and shelf-life parameters to guarantee delivery quality.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing Technical specification: IS 6608 compliant skin cream, Q4 category
• Type of Cream: specified in generic category; exact formulation not listed
• Net Quantity per piece: tolerance ± 10%
• Packaging Type: as per tender instructions; branding and labeling to meet regulatory standards
• Shelf Life: duration in months from date of manufacture; minimum residue shelf life at delivery must be met
• Inspection: Post Receipt Inspection at consignee site; Pre-dispatch inspection not universally required unless ATC specifies
• Advance sample: 1 sample required within 5 days of award; buyer provides modification list within 10 days; bulk supply must align with approved sample
• EMD/Payment: EMD is ₹215,996; payment terms unspecified; EMD may be submitted via Demand Draft to COMDT 5 FOD, SBI; hard copy delivery within 5 days of bid end date or opening
• Turnover: average turnover requirement for last 3 years to be uploaded via audited statements or CA certificate; if the bidder is <3 years old, turnover is based on completed years post-incorporation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹215,996 via Demand Draft in favour of COMDT 5 FOD; scanned DD proof required with bid; hard copy to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening
• Turnover criteria: minimum average annual turnover as per bid document for last 3 years; provide audited balance sheets or CA certificate
• Sample & approvals: advance sample required within 5 days of award; modifications communicated within 10 days; bulk supply must follow approved sample; delays may shift delivery without LD
• Inspection: post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection only if ATC specifies
• Documentation: bidders must furnish GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, and technical/commercial approvals as part of submission
• Warranty/Penalties: terms not explicit in data; penalties or LD terms would follow contract as per standard government procurement practice