Indian Army Almond without Shell Defence Tender Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir 2026 – 50% Quantity Flexibility & EMD ₹53260

Tender Overview

• Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs invites bids for Almond without Shell (Defence) in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir – 190001. Estimated value not disclosed; EMD ₹53260. Tender scope references packaging, conformity to governing specifications, and lab testing for conformity. No BoQ items listed. Key differentiator is the option clause allowing up to 50% quantity variation at contracted rates and a flexible delivery window anchored to the original delivery period. This procurement targets suppliers able to meet strict conformity and packaging/marking requirements for defence-grade almonds.

• The opportunity sits within the defence procurement landscape, requiring bidders to align with buyer-specific terms, including vendor-code creation documentation and compliance checks. The tender emphasizes adherence to established governing specifications and quality testing carried out by an accredited lab. The absence of a published end-user product list implies reliance on standard almond supply quality and packaging standards recognized in defence logistics.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Conformity to Technical Requirements and Governing Specifications; bidder must demonstrate understanding of the governing specification and provide Type of Packing details and Net weight per packet.
• Test Report: specify the accredited lab used for complete product testing confirming conformity as per specification.
• Packaging & Marking: include Type of Packing and Packet/Net content details to ensure traceability and defence-grade packaging compliance.
• No BOQ items are listed; the focus is on compliance, packing, sample testing, and delivery readiness for a potential defence contract.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 50% of bid quantity at contract placement and during the currency at contracted rates; delivery period adjusts proportionally with a minimum of 30 days.
• Bidder documents for Vendor Code Creation: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, ** EFT Mandate** certified by bank.
• Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day for unlifted rejected items within 48 hours; items unlifted for a month may be destroyed with no claim.
• Inspection & Quality Check: samples taken by inspecting officer; verdict by CFL; appeals must be filed within fourteen days to ST-7/8, DGST, with address details provided.