Indian Army Garlic Tender Meerut Uttar Pradesh 245206 FSSAI Fresh Garlic Specifications 2026

Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate with bid. Ensure FSSAI certificate is current and garlic meets 35mm+ clove size, 20–30% moisture, and India origin. Include packaging options (1 kg mesh/jute) and random-sample testing readiness. Adhere to the 25% quantity variation clause and delivery timing rules.

Required documents include PAN card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and any FSSAI certificate. Vendors should also provide vendor-code creation details and any QMS certifications. Ensure packaging and origin requirements are clearly demonstrated in the technical bid and sample testing readiness.

Garlic must be fresh/dry with white skin and large cloves ≥35mm in diameter. Moisture 20–30% for fresh; uniform color with minimal spots; firm, sprout-free cloves. Indian origin and A-grade quality per mandi standards are required, with 1 kg packaging in mesh or jute bags.

Delivery starts from the last date of the original delivery order. If quantities increase by up to 25%, the extended time is (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days. The purchaser may extend delivery within the original maximum period.

Origin must be India with A-grade quality as per local mandi standards. Garlic should be free from soil and pesticides, with uniform white color and minimal blemishes. Cloves must be large (≥35mm) and moisture-controlled to meet FSSAI specifications.

Packaging should be 1 kg units in mesh or jute bags. Shelf life must be a minimum of 1 month under normal conditions. Samples may be tested randomly before acceptance to ensure compliance with packaging and shelf-life criteria.

Random sampling is used to verify compliance with quality criteria, including size, moisture, color, and origin. Substandard lots may be rejected, and nonconforming samples can trigger rejection of the entire lot, aligning with FSSAI/mandi standards and army quality expectations.

The purchaser may increase or decrease the bid quantity by up to 25% at the time of contract placement and during the currency of the contract, at contracted rates. Bidders should plan for variable total volumes and schedule delivery accordingly.