Indian Army Refined Sunflower Oil Tender 2026 Department Of Military Affairs Procurement

Tender Overview

Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs invites bids for the Refined Sunflower Oil category. The procurement scope is described with an option clause allowing ±50% quantity adjustment at contracted rates. No BOQ quantity is disclosed. The tender notes packaging, demurrage, and shelf life terms, with emphasis on original packing materials and net weight calculation. The location and start/end dates are not specified, but the contract aligns with standard military ration imports and stock replenishment cycles. The unique clause is the option-based quantity flexibility, which directly impacts delivery planning and pricing strategies. This tender requires strict certificate compliance and timely item acceptance or disposal in line with ration management procedures.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Packing: Items must be in the bidder’s original packing material; packing material not returned; weight of packing not included; use standardized weights of appropriate size; non-standardized weights not accepted.
• Shelf Life: Supplier must declare shelf life/best before on delivery documentation.
• Demurrage: If rejected items are not lifted within 48 hours, demurrage at 0.5% of total contract value per day; items not lifted within one month may be destroyed with no claim.
• BOQ/Items: No BOQ items are listed; total items reported as 0.
• Standards/Compliance: Noted absence of explicit IS/ISO specs in the data; bidders must ensure packing and shelf life compliance per ration item controls.

Terms & Eligibility

• Quantity Flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 50% at contracted rates during/after order placement; delivery period recalculated based on extended quantity.
• Financial Standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking must be uploaded.
• Certificates: All required certificates must be uploaded; missing certificates may lead to rejection.
• Delivery & Demurrage: Adhere to demurrage terms; ensure timely lifting to avoid charges.