Indian Army Kitchen Utensils Procurement Tender 2025 India – 50+ Item Set, Post-Drawings Approval

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs invites bids for a broad range of kitchenware and dining products, including tiffin boxes, water jugs, trays, glassware, cutlery, cookware, containers, napkins, and related utensils. The procurement spans 50+ items with potential quantity adjustments up to 50% per order, and requires several OEM and product life criteria. The contract involves pre-approval of Detailed Design Drawings, with submissions due within 5 days of award and approval or itemized modification lists provided within another 5 days. An emphasis is placed on non-obsolete products with at least a 3-year market life and on in-country after-sales support for imported items. A nominated inspection agency may perform pre-dispatch checks at the vendor’s premises. The tender emphasizes compliance, delivery timing, and option-based quantity extensions under customer control.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: Tiffin Box sets, Water Jugs, Glassware sets, Wooden trays, Plates (various sizes), Serving utensils, Co-ordinating accessories (napkins, rings), Kitchen utensils, Bamboo and acrylic items, Bathroom siting tables, Borosil glassware, Knife sets, Knives and spoons, Ceramic and metal containers, and electrical appliances like toasters and purifiers.
• No explicit numeric specs in the provided data; the BOQ lists 50 items with unspecified quantities. Emphasis is on design drawings, lifecycle, and OEM certification. Pre-approval of detailed drawings within 5 days of award is mandatory, followed by modification lists within 5 days if required.
• For imported items, OEM must have an India-based registered office for after-sales support. Documentation confirming this is required.
• The purchaser may adjust quantities by up to 50% and extend delivery time proportionally, with a minimum extension of 30 days.
• Experience criterion requires 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply of similar items to government bodies, with contract copies to be submitted.
• Inspection may be conducted pre-dispatch at the seller’s premises via an approved agency.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and security deposits: exact amounts not stated; bidders must adhere to standard EMD requirements and provide security as per tender terms.
• Delivery & scheduling: delivery timelines linked to approval of drawings; extended delivery periods apply when approvals are delayed; no liquidated damages for buyer-approved delays in drawing.
• Experience/turnover: minimum 3 years in supplying similar government category products; OEM or authorized resellers may bid; primary product in bunch bids must meet criteria.
• Warranty/after-sales: OEM-based after-sales support; in-country service for imported items.
• Option clause: 50% quantity variation permitted during contract execution; delivery period adjusted accordingly with minimum 30 days extension.
• Inspection: pre-dispatch inspection possible at seller premises by nominated agency.
• Documentation: details to be submitted include contracts demonstrating government supply experience, and OEM authorizations for imported items.