Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Tea Leaf Tender 2026 – FSSAI GMP ISO Hygienic Standards

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). Product: Tea leaf procurement under general category with FSSAI, GMP and hygienic standards. Location: Not specified in the tender; delivery expectations and site constraints will be clarified at bid stage. Estimated value/Quantity: Not disclosed; bid allows quantity variation up to 50% at contract award and during currency. Key differentiator: Mandatory FSSAI licence, GMP and hygienic compliance, and comprehensive inspection requirements. This tender emphasizes packaging, labeling, shelf life, and ready access to test reports. Unique clause allows flexible quantity adjustments at contracted rates.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Standards/Compliance: Must comply with FSSAI Standards, possess a valid FSSAI Licence, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice per FSSAI.
• Hygiene & Documentation: Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements per FSSAI; provide all relevant test reports at bid or on demand during supply.
• Packing & Labelling: Specify Packing Size, packaging type, and clear Labelling and Display as per tender.
• Shelf Life: Provide shelf life details in packaging and product datasheet.
• Inspection/Quality: Inspection entails sampling by issuing authority; a verdict by CFL with option for an appeal; ensure ability to supply original sample for testing.
• Demurrage: Non-lift within 48 hours incurs 0.5% of total contract value per day; unlifted stock after one month may be destroyed.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: No explicit EMD amount published in data; bidders should expect standard EMD as per government procurement rules.
• Delivery & Flexibility: Buyer reserves right to increase/decrease quantity up to 50% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency; extended delivery time calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Bidder Requirements: Must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by bank.
• Documentation: Provide test reports and acceptance documents; compliance with CFL verdict and appeal process is specified.
• Warranty/Support: Not specified; bidders should verify post-award support terms during contract finalization.