Indian Air Force Spices Procurement Bid Bidar Karnataka IS 2443 FSSAI 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for the supply of dried spices and condiments conforming to IS 2443, in Bidar, Karnataka. The scope centers on whole and ground spices including bay leaf, cloves, fennel, turmeric, and coriander, packaged in 500 g and 100 g packets as per ATC. Bidders must provide FSSAI licenses, GMP compliance, hygienic packaging, and shelf-life labeling. The contract contemplates flexible quantity adjustments up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity, with delivery timing calculated from the last delivery order and extended periods if needed. Samples are mandatory before tender opening; non-receipt leads to disqualification. Key differentiators include compliance with IS 2443 and FSSAI standards and the requirement to supply packaging and labeling suitable for government procurement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/category: Dried Laurel or Dried Bay Leaf, Cloves, Fennel, Turmeric, Coriander (whole and ground) per IS 2443
• Standards & certifications: IS 2443, FSSAI license, GMP compliance, Hygienic and Sanitary requirements per FSSAI
• Packing & labeling: 500 g and 100 g pack sizes, packing, labeling, display requirements, shelf life documentation, and specimen labeling for government bid
• Packaging & packing marks: clear pack size, labelling, display compliance, residual shelf life statements
• Documentation & tests: provide Test Reports and supporting documents at bid/supply, and FSSAI certification documents
• Sample requirement: samples for all condiments before bid opening; vendor quality judged on sample
• Delivery scope: delivery period linked to last delivery order; option to extend with formula; minimum 30 days for additional time
• Miscellaneous: IS 2443 alignment, packing/marking standards, and shelf life details specified by buyer

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD & payment: adhere to standard procurement norms; ensure submission of security as per tender terms (EMD not quantified here)
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease of bid/contract quantity during execution
• Sample and quality: mandatory samples for all condiments; quality judged on samples; FSSAI certified products required
• Delivery timeline: delivery period from last date of original delivery order; extended delivery periods possible with proportional time calculation
• Documentation: provide GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, OEM authorizations if applicable
• Shelf life: include residual shelf life details on labelling; documentation to support shelf life claims
• ATC specifics: follow Buyer Added ATC requirements for samples, qualification based on quality, and FSSAI certification compliance