Tender Overview
The tender is issued by the Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) for multiple Defence-grade wheat flour products, including Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) V2, Suji (Semolina), Dalia (Broken Wheat), Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) V2, and Bran. The procurement target includes varying defence-grade categories with Q2 and Q3 classifications. The listed EMD is ₹2,279,500. The document notes a flexible quantity clause and staggered delivery, with the option to increase quantities by up to 25% during contract execution. The delivery start, location, and total quantity details are not disclosed; the emphasis is on compliance with option clauses and timely delivery. The purchaser reserves rights to adjust quantity and delivery timelines as per contract needs, requiring bidders to plan for a dynamic order profile. A key differentiator is the explicit option-based quantity adjustment and staggered delivery schedule embedded in the terms, designed to manage fluctuating defence demand.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No formal technical specifications are published in the tender data; the scope covers multiple wheat flour products suitable for defence requirements.
- EMD amount is ₹2,279,500 and must be furnished as part of bid submission.
- Terms include staggered delivery: initial 15 days for some quantities; ongoing delivery of approximately 2,061,638 units per month thereafter (quantities shown in the terms appear as placeholders and indicate staggered supply expectations).
- Category alignment includes Atta (Whole Wheat Flour), Suji, Dalia, Maida, and Bran for Defence with Q2/Q3 classifications; no product-specific metric standards are provided in the data.
- Supplier must comply with option clause delivery calculations and ensure compliance with other generic procurement terms.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Quantity flexibility: up to 25% increase in ordered quantity both at contract placement and during currency.
- Delivery window mechanics: additional time = (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extended periods may be used.
- Financial standing: bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking must be uploaded.
- GST: bidder to determine applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, subject to quoted GST ceiling.
- Sub-contracting: no assignment or subcontracting without buyer’s prior written consent; joint liability remains with seller.
- Termination: contract can be terminated for material breach, delivery failure, or failure to deliver/reject/replacement delays.
