Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of multiple spices and condiments in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (PIN 208001). The scope covers whole and ground forms of cloves, asafoetida, coriander, chili, cumin, mustard, large cardamom, black pepper, tamarind concentrate, and turmeric per IS standards (where indicated). The tender references FSSAI compliance, GMP, and hygienic norms with associated packing size requirements. ISO 9001 certification is mandated for bidders or OEMs. No BOQ items are listed, indicating a broad supply category with standard-compliant packaging and labeling expectations.
Key differentiators include mandatory FSSAI licensing, GMP adherence, and hygienic/sanitary standard compliance, alongside packaging and marking specifics. The buyer emphasizes supplier readiness with escalation-ready service support and a commitment to MSE purchase preference for eligible manufacturers. The tender emphasizes regulatory alignment and clear supplier documentation as critical differentiators in this procurement.
Keywords to guide bidders: tender in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh; Indian Army procurement; IS 4404, IS 2443, IS 13446, IS 3576 standards; FSSAI licensing; GMP; ISO 9001; packing size; MSE preference.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: General product type: Spices and condiments (Whole and Ground forms) including cloves, asafoetida, coriander, chili, cumin, mustard, large cardamom, black pepper, tamarind concentrate, turmeric; specified conformance to IS standards where applicable.
- Compliance requirements: FSSAI standards, valid FSSAI licence, GMP as per FSSAI, Hygienic and Sanitary requirements per FSSAI; mandatory FSSAI Licence validity.
- Packaging: packaging size specified (packing size must align with labeling and branding expectations); branding/marking per government procurement norms.
- Certifications: required ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; escalation matrix for service support; bidder must upload relevant certificates during bid submission.
- Documentation readiness: include PAN, GST certificate, cancelled cheque, NEFT form; ensure supplier is manufacturer for MSE preference eligibility. No BOQ quantities are listed, implying itemized supply scope will be clarified at award.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/financial health: bidders must maintain sound financial standing and not be in liquidation; provide undertaking.
- Turnover: mandatory average annual turnover for last three years as indicated in bid document; if under 3 years, turnover from subsequent years counts.
- Purchase preference: MSE preference where applicable; manufacturers only for goods; price matching within L-1+15% window for eligible MSEs.
- Documentation: PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, NEFT details required; ISO 9001 certificate required; escalation matrix for service support to OEM.
- Payment and delivery: terms not specified in data; bidders should expect standard government payment terms and delivery obligations per atc/corrigendum.
