Tender Overview
This tender by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs seeks supply of multiple spice powders including BLACK PEPPER, CLOVE, CORIANDER POWDER, CARDAMOM, CUMIN SEED, RED CHILLI POWDER, MUSTARD, TURMERIC POWDER, and TAMARIND. The scope covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training of operators, with statutory clearances if any. While the BOQ lists 9 items, specific quantities are not disclosed. The bid permits quantity variations up to 25% of bid quantity during contract execution with extended delivery periods. This requirement emphasizes end-to-end delivery readiness and post-order adaptability, and highlights a comprehensive supply chain, packaging integrity, and standard-compliant spice handling.
- Organization: Indian Army
- Location: India
- Product category: Spices and powdered condiments
- Estimated value/EMD: Not disclosed
- Key differentiator: End-to-end supply chain with testing, commissioning, and operator training
- Unique aspect: Option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation during contract
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Scope of supply includes: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of goods and Training of operators, plus any required statutory clearances.
- The Terms require adherence to the option clause enabling quantity adjustments, with delivery time recalculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
- The sample clause for clothing items indicates reference sampling and cost implications; while not directly applicable to spices, it signals reference-sample handling discipline and accountability for lot conformity.
- No explicit technical standards (e.g., BIS/ISO) are listed for the spice items, suggesting bidders should align packaging, labeling, and hygienic handling with best-practice food safety norms.
- Delivery, installation, and commissioning timelines are linked to the original delivery schedule and extended periods; bidders should prepare for turnkey readiness with operator training schedules.
- The 9-item BOQ indicates a multi-product spice portfolio; bidders must demonstrate capability to manage diverse spice varieties with consistent quality control.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Delivery: Extended delivery period possible; minimum 30 days for any additional time when exercising the option clause.
- EMD/Financials: Not disclosed in the data; bidders should prepare standard tender EMD and financial documents as per DMA requirements.
- Scope: Bid price must cover all cost components including supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and statutory clearances (if any).
- Sampling: Reference-sample handling guidance appears for related items; bidders should anticipate sampling during pre-dispatch or contract checks.
- Compliance: Bidders must comply with option clause and provide flexibility for quantity variations during contract period.
