Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Spices Procurement Tender 2026 for 49-Kind Grocery and Spice Items

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a comprehensive spices and grocery assortment, comprising 49 items including Red Chilli (5 Kg), Turmeric, Cumin, Garam Masala, Chana Masala, Papad, Semiya, Dal Chinni, and assorted condiments. The procurement scope covers a broad pantry category with no explicit start/end dates shown. An important differentiator is the buyer’s option clause allowing quantity variations up to 50% of bid quantity and extended delivery aligned to contracted rates. The process includes mandatory sample approval prior to bulk manufacturing, with a strict five-day window for submitting an advance sample post-award and up to five days for modification feedback. The tender emphasizes compliance with uploaded documents and at least basic technical confirmation for all 49 items, ensuring bulk supply adheres to contract specifications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items: 49 listed pantry/spice products (e.g., Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Chat Masala, Jeera, Haldi, Soya chunks, Tomato sauce, Vinegar, Cornflour, Papad, Sabji Masala, Sambhar Masala, Bay leaf, Dry coconut, Hing powder, Ajwain, Mustard seeds, and more).
• Procurement category: Spice and grocery essentials for defense provisioning.
• Sample process: Submit five samples within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or list modifications within 5 days; bulk supply must conform to approved samples.
• Delivery: Option to extend time based on quantity adjustments with minimum 30 days, adjusted by formula (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period.
• Documentation: Upload all required certificates and ATC documents; failure to provide may lead to rejection.
• Certifications/standards: Not specified in available data; bidders should prepare standard compliance documents and certificates as per ATC.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity by up to 50% of bid quantity at contract and during currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery timeline: Calculated extension rules apply; minimum extension period is 30 days.
• Sample/approval: Advance sample submission within 5 days of award; modifications communicated within 5 days; bulk supply must align with approved sample.
• Documentation: Bidders must upload all certificates/docs requested in the Bid Document, ATC, and Corrigendum; missing documents may lead to rejection.
• Compliance: Ensure all 49 items meet contract specifications; supplier must adhere to sample approval and modification directives before bulk manufacturing.