Indian Army Spices Procurement Tender 2026 IS 2443 FSSAI GMP Hygienic Standards Rajasthan

Bidders must meet eligibility: valid FSSAI licence, GMP compliance, and hygienic standards. Prepare GST, PAN, turnover, and experience certificates; submit test reports and OEM authorizations. The bid requires IS 2443 conformity, packaging details, and shelf-life data. Ensure pre-dispatch inspection readiness and compliance with 25% quantity variation terms.

Submit GST registration, PAN, company financial statements, experience certificates for spice supply, FSSAI licence, GMP compliance proof, OEM authorization (if applicable), and test reports. Include packing, labeling, shelf-life certifications, and pre-dispatch inspection readiness as part of technical bid.

Tenders require IS 2443 conformity across cumin, pepper, chili, coriander, and masala products. Additionally, ensure FSSAI standards, valid FSSAI licence, GMP practices, and hygienic/sanitary requirements. Packaging, labeling, and shelf-life specifications must be clearly documented with test reports.

Pre-dispatch inspection is mandated before dispatch. Buyer or nominee via external agency may conduct testing; seller bears in-house testing facility costs. The buyer may designate testing agencies, and readiness for inspection must be communicated by email within 7 days of notification.

Packaging must meet specified packing size and quality; labeling and display guidelines must be adhered to, with shelf-life and residual shelf-life information clearly stated. Test reports must accompany bid and be available during supply; packaging must comply with FSSAI norms.

The buyer may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% at contract placement or during currency. Delivery time adjusts using the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extension may apply up to the original delivery period.

Quality testing relies on IS 2443 alignment and FSSAI-compliant GMP processes. Provide relevant test reports to the buyer at bidding or on demand during supply. External labs may be used, with associated charges borne by the buyer; internal testing facilities are provided by the seller.

Essential criteria include valid FSSAI licence, GMP compliance, ability to provide IS 2443-conforming products, and the capacity to furnish test reports and OEM authorizations. Demonstrate prior experience supplying spices to large buyers and furnish financial statements with bid submission.