Indian Army Spices & Condiments Tender Solan Himachal Pradesh IS Standards 2443 3576 2323 4404 13446 5955 2025

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) for a comprehensive range of spices and condiments including Coriander, Turmeric, Chili, Cumin, Black Pepper, Mustard, Cloves, Large Cardamom, and Tamarind Concentrate, conforming to specific IS standards. The location is Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The order quantity may vary with a 25% +/- adjustment at contract placement or during currency, at contracted rates. The arrangement emphasizes IS standard compliance, product integrity, and supply chain reliability for bulk government provisioning in 2025. The bid should account for potential quantity expansion and extended delivery windows as outlined by the option clause, with emphasis on timely performance and quality conformance. Key differentiator is multi-item IS-standardized spice supply under one contract for defense logistics.

• Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs)
• Location: Solan, Himachal Pradesh
• Product scope: Spices and Condiments aligned to IS standards (2443, 3576, 2323, 4404, 13446, 5955)
• Estimated value/EMD: Not disclosed; quantity flex up to 25%
• Delivery/option clause: Delivery period adjustable with minimum 30 days, extension rules apply
• Unique aspect: Consolidated IS standard spice procurement for defense logistics

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories covered include: Coriander (whole and ground), Chili (P4/Pxxx), Turmeric (whole and ground), Cumin (whole and ground), Black Pepper (whole and ground), Mustard (whole and ground), Cloves (whole and ground), Large Cardamom (Badi Elaichi), and Tamarind Concentrate (V2)
• IS standards referenced: IS 2443 (Q3), IS 3576 (Q3/Q4), IS 2323 (Q4), IS 13446 (Q4), IS 4404 (Q3), IS 5955 (Q3). Bidders must demonstrate IS-standard compliance and batch traceability
• Quality & packaging expectations: Maintain spice freshness, uniformity, moisture control, tamper-evident packaging where applicable
• Delivery/fulfillment scope: Bulk supply readiness to meet defense demand; ability to scale with 25% quantity adjustments
• Qualifications & capabilities: Vendors should possess established supply chains for government tenders and provide product certification documentation as per IS standards

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/security deposit: Not disclosed in provided data; bidders should verify in terms
• Delivery timeline: Delivery periods adjustable via option clause; minimum additional time 30 days when increasing quantity
• Payment terms: Not specified; bidders must confirm payment schedule with the purchaser
• Experience/turnover: Not specified; bidders should prepare evidence of capability to supply multiple spice categories under IS standards
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, and OEM authorizations are typically required; verify exact list in the tender terms
• Penalties/LD: Penalty framework not detailed here; expect standard government procurement LD provisions
• Bid validity: Not listed; confirm during bid submission