Indian Army Refined Groundnut Oil Tender Jammu 2026 IS 550 Compliance and EMD ₹32000

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir (180001). The estimated scope includes supply under defence procurement with a quoted EMD of ₹32,000. Bidders must ensure the product remains market-available with at least two years of residual life and non-obsolescence, and comply with GST arrangements as per actuals. Acknowledgement of pre-dispatch inspection by the National Food Laboratory is specified, with GST invoice uploads on GeM and GST payment screenshots. This tender emphasizes regulatory compliance, health-safe material (non-toxic) and timely delivery under option clauses. The arrangement targets a reliable supply chain for defence provisioning, with a clear inspection and invoicing workflow and a strong emphasis on vendor code creation prerequisites. Unique aspects include government procurement requirements for vendor onboarding and compliance with standard government inspection processes.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) for defence use; no specific technical data provided in the tender text.
• EMD: ₹32,000.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by a designated agency; National Food Laboratory identified as an option.
• GST: Bidder bears GST applicability; GST reimbursement per actuals or lower applicable rate; GST invoice and GST portal payment screenshot required during GeM submission.
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied similar products to central/state govt or PSUs for 2 years prior to bid opening; contracts to be submitted as evidence.
• Delivery/Quantity: Option clause allows up to 50% quantity variation; delivery timing linked to last date of original delivery order; minimum 30 days additional time.
• Toxicity/MSDS: Non-toxic and harmless to health; MSDS may be provided for toxic materials.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Vendor Code Creation Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate (bank certified).
• Experience Criteria: Minimum 2 years continuous supply to govt/PSU; primary product value in bunch bids must meet criteria.
• Pricing/ GST: GST reimbursed as actual or lower rate; rate as quoted governs.
• Invoicing: Upload GST invoice and GST portal payment screenshot on GeM.
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by buyer-selected agency if ATC requires; National Food Laboratory listed as option.
• Obsolescence: Product must not be end-of-life during contract period; OEM/reseller experience required.