Indian Army Fresh Produce Tender 2026: Fresh Vegetables & Allied Items Supply, Army Procurement, IS 550/ISI Standards 2026
Bid Publish Date
09-Oct-2026, 8:09 pm
Bid End Date
22-Oct-2026, 9:00 pm
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks a supplier for a broad range of fresh vegetables and allied items, including cauliflower, pumpkin, brinjal, carrots, leafy greens, fruits, and bakery products. The RFP enumerates 25 BOQ items, though exact quantities are not disclosed in the available data. The notice highlights a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 50% variation during contract award and currency, with delivery timelines linked to the original order date and adjusted proportionally. The procurement aims to secure reliable, timely supply of perishable goods to military locations, under standard government procurement practices. The bidder’s capability to manage fresh produce quality, cold chain, and timely delivery will be a differentiator, along with conforming to ATC terms uploaded by the buyer. The tender emphasizes flexibility in quantity, and adherence to contract rates when expanding or contracting orders, within the permissible 50% window.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope includes: cauliflower, pumpkin, brinjal, fenu Greek, tomato, coriander, ginger, chilies, coconut, lime, bread (white and whole wheat), capsicum, apples, bananas, guavas, mussambies, papaya, pomegranate, potato, onion, bread variants.
- No explicit technical specs provided in the data; BOQ items listed as N/A for quantity/unit.
- ATC (Buyer Added Terms) implies compliance with standard tender practices and the option clause; bidders should review uploaded ATC for additional requirements.
- 25 total BOQ items indicate a broad grocery and perishables scope, requiring robust cold-chain and supplier capabilities.
- Deliverables subject to contract terms and potential extensions as per option clause.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD amount: Not specified in the provided data.
- Quantity variation: Up to 50% increase/decrease at contract rates; extensions may span the original delivery period with proportional time calculations.
- Delivery schedule: Commencement tied to last date of original delivery order; extended periods depend on option exercise.
- Documentation: Compliance with ATC terms; mandatory bid submission documents as per standard government procurement (GST, PAN, experience, financials, OEM authorizations).
- Payment terms: Not detailed in the provided data; bidders should rely on standard government payment practices and ATC specifics.
- Default penalties: Not specified here; refer to ATC for LD/penalties if any.
- Warranty/AMC: Not specified in the excerpts; check ATC for service/warranty provisions.
Key Specifications
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Product scope includes: fresh vegetables and bakery items as listed in the tender categories
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No explicit measurement/qty provided; 25 BOQ items indicate bulk supply potential
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EMD amount not disclosed in the data; bidders must verify in ATC
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Option clause allows ±50% quantity variation at contract rates
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Delivery schedule tied to last date of original delivery order with proportional extension
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ATC terms govern compliance, penalties, and additional conditions
Terms & Conditions
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Quantity variation up to 50% at contracted rates
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Delivery period extends proportionally with additional quantity
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ATC document governs compliance and penalties
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not specified in the data; bidders must refer to ATC for exact terms, including any advance, milestone, or post-delivery payments.
Delivery Schedule
Delivery starts from the last date of the original delivery order; extended delivery time calculated as (Increase quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified here; ATC will detail LD/penalty provisions, if any, for late or substandard deliveries.
Bidder Eligibility
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Capability to supply perishable agricultural produce with cold chain
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Compliance with ATC terms and standard government procurement procedures
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Demonstrated experience in supplying diverse fresh vegetables and bakery items
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
14817
Category
Cauliflower
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
45 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Past Performance
50 %
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Cauliflower , Pumpkin , Brinjal , Fenu Greek , Carrot All Type , Cabbage , Spinach , Tomato Ripe , Coriander Gr , Ginger Gr , Chillies Gr , Coconut W , Lime Fresh , Bottle Gd , Capsicum , Apple , Banana , Guavas , Mussambies , Papaya , Pomegranate , Potato Fresh , Onion Fresh , Bread White , Bread Whole Wheat
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Sagar
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sagar | Sagar | - | - | 546 | 15 | - |
Authority Records
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-10013814.pdf
Main Document
BOQ Document
BOQ
BOQ Document
BOQ
Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
25 Items Sign in to view GEM price trends Sign in for GEM prices
Cauliflower
Vegetable
Pumpkin
Vegetable
Brinjal
Vegetable
Fenu Greek
Vegetable
Carrot All Type
Vegetable
Cabbage
Vegetable
Spinach
Vegetable
Tomato Ripe
Vegetable
Coriander Gr
Vegetable
Ginger Gr
Vegetable
Chillies Gr
Vegetable
Coconut W
Vegetable
Lime Fresh
Vegetable
Bottle Gd
Vegetable
Capsicum
Vegetable
Apple
Fruit
Banana
Fruit
Guavas
Fruit
Mussambies
Fruit
Papaya
Fruit
Pomegranate
Fruit
Potato Fresh
Vegetable
Onion Fresh
Vegetable
Bread White
Food
Bread Whole Wheat
Food
| Item # | Title | Description | Quantity | Unit | Consignee | Delivery (Days) | Price Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cauliflower | Vegetable | 546 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 2 | Pumpkin | Vegetable | 819 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 3 | Brinjal | Vegetable | 546 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 4 | Fenu Greek | Vegetable | 273 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 5 | Carrot All Type | Vegetable | 273 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 6 | Cabbage | Vegetable | 273 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 7 | Spinach | Vegetable | 546 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 8 | Tomato Ripe | Vegetable | 546 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 9 | Coriander Gr | Vegetable | 55 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 10 | Ginger Gr | Vegetable | 55 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 11 | Chillies Gr | Vegetable | 55 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 12 | Coconut W | Vegetable | 55 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 13 | Lime Fresh | Vegetable | 54 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 14 | Bottle Gd | Vegetable | 1,092 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 15 | Capsicum | Vegetable | 273 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 16 | Apple | Fruit | 1,515 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 17 | Banana | Fruit | 1,262 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 18 | Guavas | Fruit | 505 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 19 | Mussambies | Fruit | 757 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 20 | Papaya | Fruit | 505 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 21 | Pomegranate | Fruit | 505 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 22 | Potato Fresh | Vegetable | 2,306 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 23 | Onion Fresh | Vegetable | 1,917 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 24 | Bread White | Food | 48 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 | |
| 25 | Bread Whole Wheat | Food | 36 | kilograms | lakshmi@536 | 15 |
Categories
7
Corrigendum Updates
1 Update Update
Extended Deadline
22-Oct-2026, 3:30 pm
Opening Date
23-Oct-2026, 3:30 pm
Required Documents
GST Registration Certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
Experience Certificates (relevant supply of perishable goods)
Financial Statements (last 2-3 years)
EMD/Security Deposit submission proof
Technical Compliance Certificates (if any)
OEM Authorization/Agency Letter (if bidding as authorized distributor)
Product/category-specific certifications (e.g., food safety if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about MADHYA PRADESH tender market
How to bid on the fresh produce tender in Indian Army 2026
Bidders should review the ATC uploaded by the buyer, prepare GST, PAN, and experience documents, and submit EMD proof if required. Ensure you can meet the 50% quantity variation clause and align with delivery terms tied to the original order date. Review item scope thoroughly.
What documents are required for Army fresh produce procurement bidders
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, up-to-date financial statements, experience certificates for perishable supply, EMD submission proof, technical compliance documents, and OEM authorizations if bidding as an authorized distributor. Ensure all documents reflect current status and validity.
What are the delivery terms for the Indian Army vegetable supply tender
Delivery begins from the last date of the original delivery order with proportional extensions if quantity increases. The option clause allows up to 50% more or fewer quantity at contract rates, and extension time is calculated as (Increase quantity/original quantity) × original period, with a 30-day minimum.
How to meet eligibility criteria for Army perishable goods tender
Eligibility requires demonstrable experience in supplying fresh produce, the capacity to maintain cold chain, and financial credibility via statements. Comply with ATC terms, provide OEM authorizations if applicable, and maintain product quality standards per government procurement guidelines.
What standards or certifications are required for tendered vegetables
Standards and certifications will be detailed in the ATC; bidders should expect compliance with food-safety and quality practices where applicable, plus standard procurement compliance. Verify if ISI/ISO certifications are required for certain items and ensure vendor quality control measures.
When is the EMD submission deadline for this Army tender
EMD details are not specified in the provided data. Candidates should consult the ATC document to confirm the exact EMD amount, submission method, and due date, and prepare the payment instrument (DD/online) as mandated.
What is the scope of quantity variation allowed in this tender
The purchaser reserves the right to increase or decrease quantity up to 50% of bid quantity at contract rates, both at initial award and during currency. Ensure your pricing and terms accommodate such variations and verify the arithmetic for delivery extensions.