Tender Overview
The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for major spices and condiments including turmeric (whole and ground) aligned to IS 3576, coriander (whole and ground) per IS 2443, cloves per IS 4404, large cardamom per IS 13446, mustard per IS 2323, and black pepper. The scope covers multiple spice categories with FSSAI licence compliance, GMP adherence, and hygienic processing standards. Key differentiators include mandatory FSSAI licensing, IS/ISO-aligned quality control, and adherence to packaging, shelf life, and packing size requirements. The tender emphasizes conformity with core food safety standards and mandatory test reports from approved labs. This procurement targets consistent supply with clear quality benchmarks. The option clause allows quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after contract award, with delivery timing tied to the final order date. This tender is positioned as a national-level supply contract for military rations and culinary use.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product range: Turmeric (whole & ground), Chili, Coriander (whole & ground), Cumin, Cloves (whole & ground), Cardamom (large), Mustard (whole & ground), Black Pepper.
- Standards: Compliance with IS 3576, IS 2443, IS 13446, IS 2323, IS 4404; FSSAI licence and GMP; Hygienic & sanitary processing per FSSAI regulations.
- Packaging: Packing size per item; shelf life in years as specified; net content per pack; packaging marking requirements.
- Quality/testing: Central Govt/NABL/ILAC-accredited lab test reports to prove conformity; odour, flavour, colour, absence of moulds/insects, extraneous matter.
- General requirements: Type of clove and cardamom as per IS, packaging marks, and odour/flavour specifications; standardised pack sizes and hygienic processing.
- Documentation: Valid FSSAI licence, GMP compliance, pesticide residues and metallic contaminant checks, and test reports.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/price security: Not specified in the data; bidders should anticipate standard EMD submission per tender terms.
- Delivery timing: Option clause permits quantity variation up to 25% during and after contract at contracted rates; delivery calculations anchored to original delivery period with minimum 30 days extra.
- Eligibility: Demonstrated capability to supply multiple spice categories with IS-compliant product specs and FSSAI compliance; prior experience in government/military supply is implied by tender context.
- Documentation: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documentation, OEM authorisations (if applicable), and technical bid documents.
- Penalties: Clause references LDs and performance-based penalties tied to delivery timelines and quality conformity (not detailed in data).
