Indian Army Tea CTC (V2) Defence Tender Patiala Punjab 2026 - Tea Packaging Standards & Inspection Requirements

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) for a Tea CTC (V2) – Defence (Q2) procurement located in PATIALA, PUNJAB - 140506. The tender mandates conformity to governing specifications, including clear lab test reporting and packaging/marking criteria. An EMD of ₹112795 applies. The contract contemplates supplier compliance with vendor terms, GST guidance, and a flexible quantity option up to 50% more/less than bid quantity, subject to contract rates. The absence of BOQ items suggests either a packaged requirement or a single-line supply contract. A unique element is the emphasis on lab test conformity and packaging details, as well as demurrage and inspection processes linked to ration items. This tender is positioned to ensure compliant, traceable tea supply with formal inspection pathways and risk-sharing on quantity adjustments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Conformity to Governing Specifications/Technical Requirements; acceptance hinges on compliance proofs.
• Governing specification read and understood; bidders must demonstrate alignment.
• Packaging and Marking: specify Net Content per packet and packaging type.
• Test Report: a recognized lab must have carried out tests to prove product conformity; ensure test lab credentials are provided.
• Scope focuses on compliant Tea CTC (V2) with clear packaging and quality testing requirements; no BOQ items listed, suggesting a broad supply mandate or a single-vendor scenario.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• GST guidance: apply applicable GST rate; reimbursement as actuals or lowest rate among quoted.
• Option Clause: purchaser may vary quantity by up to 50% during and after contract, with proportionate delivery timelines.
• Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day if rejected items not lifted within 48 hours; disposal after 1 month.
• Inspection & QC: CFL inspection with original sample verdict; seller may appeal within 14 days; testing routed to ST-7/8, DGST, QMG’s Branch, Lucknow/Timarpur, Delhi if needed.