Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks supply of multiple spice and condiment categories including Chili (Q4), Mustard (Q4), Whole and Ground Cloves (IS 4404 Q3), Black Pepper (Q4), Tamarind Concentrate (IS 5955 Q3), Cumin (Q4), Turmeric (V2 IS 3576 Q3), and Coriander (V2 IS 2443 Q3) for delivery in Ambala, Haryana. While the exact estimated value and EMD are not disclosed, the tender emphasizes IS/ISSA standards and FSSAI compliance. Key differentiators include conformity to IS standards, hygienic processing, and packaging specifics with pack sizes defined per product. Unique aspects include state-level MSE reservation and option clause for quantity variation up to 25%, with delivery timelines linked to original and extended periods. This is a government procurement emphasising standardised quality across multiple spice categories.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Governing Standards & Certifications: FSSAI licence mandatory, GMP compliance, and Hygienic/Sanitary processing per FSSAI regulations.
- Packing & Marking: Defined packing size and net content per pack; clear labeling and batch identification.
- Specifications: Governing Standard (ISS) referenced; Type and Odour/Flavour/Colour criteria for each spice; Tamarind characteristics and defects limits.
- Quality & Safety: Absence of moulds/insects, extraneous matter limits, pesticide residues and metallic contaminants controls; hygiene during processing and packing.
- General Requirements: Type of cloves, type of turmeric, IS 2443 conformity for coriander, and other product-specific attributes; packaging compliance and storage conditions.
- Inspection: Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection as determined by tender terms; inspection to be conducted by nominated agency or board of officer.
- Misc: Overall emphasis on GMP, FSSAI validity, and IS certifications to ensure product safety and traceability.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Amount not disclosed in tender data; bidders should verify during bid submission.
- Delivery Terms: Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation; delivery period adjustments based on order dynamics with minimum 30 days
- MSE Reservation: Purchase preference for Micro and Small Enterprises from the state with valid Udyam registration; OEM manufacturer eligibility required for MSE benefits.
- Inspection: Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection; agency as selected by buyer; compliance with QA checks.
- Documentation: GST, PAN, experience evidence, financials, technical compliance and OEM authorizations; mandatory submission details to be confirmed at bid stage.
- Payment: Terms not specified in data; bidders should await purchase terms during contract finalisation.
- Warranty/Penalties: Not specified in tender data; penalties or LD terms will be defined in contract.
