Indian Army Dining Utensils Tender Kangra Himachal Pradesh 2026 IS 16286 Conforming Items

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of dining utensils and serving ware conforming to IS 16286 for delivery to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh (PIN 176001). Estimated value is ₹35,725.00 with items including dining plates, serving trays, thermal casseroles, plane mirror strips, whiskey glasses, spoons, and dining bowls across multiple IS 16286-compliant categories. The scope is strictly supply-only, with a requirement for ISI/IS 16286-aligned standards and vendor documentation. Unique aspects include adherence to the Army’s quality expectations and packaging/marking obligations for government supply. This tender targets suppliers capable of meeting small- to mid-volume demand with precise material and finish criteria.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Dining Plates, Serving Tray/Platter, Thermal Casserole/Hotpot, Plane Mirror Strips, Whiskey Glass, Spoon, Dining Bowl (all conforming to IS 16286, Q4).
• Key specifications include: material type and classification, plate/tray shape, maximum plate/tray dimensions, plate thickness (tolerance ±0.5 mm), dishwasher compatibility, lid/handle integration, airtight and leak-resistant features, capacity tolerances (bowl ±10% in ml), and microwave compatibility where applicable.
• Certification & testing: supplier must provide test certificates proving conformity to declared specifications from the manufacturer.
• Packaging/marking: must meet packaging and marking requirements as per buyer terms; materials used for outer shell, lid, and food-contact components should align with safety norms.
• Delivery scope: supply of goods only; dedicated technical service personnel for warranty/maintenance as per SLA; OTIF delivery expectations implied by the Army’s standard service levels.
• Compliance: suppliers should include OEM authorizations and GST/PAN documentation as part of bid submission.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed; bidders must submit standard bid-security documents as per ATC.
• Warranty: dedicated service personnel for timely servicing during warranty; SLA-based rectification.
• Payment: terms not explicitly stated; bid scope is goods-supply only with typical government-phased payment on delivery.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and OEM authorizations.
• Quantity flexibility: option to increase/decrease up to 50% at contract award and during currency; delivery extension logic defined with minimum 30 days.
• Compliance & penalties: adherence to buyer-added ATC and any Corrigenda; non-compliance may lead to bid rejection.