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The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for procurement of beverages including coconut water, sweet lassi, fruit juice and lime juice cordial for delivery within Sonitpur, Assam (PIN 784001). Although specific quantities and value are not disclosed, the contract reserves a flexible quantity policy: up to 50% increase/decrease of bid quantity at contract placement and during the currency with contracted rates. The procurement focuses on packaged beverage items suitable for provisioning to field or base operations. A key differentiator is the option to adjust quantities while maintaining delivery at the original rates, with delivery time calculations based on the extended period and minimum 30 days. This tender emphasizes supply chain reliability and compliance with delivery timelines under military logistics.
Product/service names: coconut water, sweet lassi, fruit juice, **lime juice cordial"
Estimated value: Not specified
Quantity: Not disclosed; up to ±50% of bid quantity allowed
Delivery location: Sonitpur, Assam (784001)
Standards/certifications: Not specified in tender text; plan to provide food/beverage safety compliance
Warranty/quality: Not specified; bidders should ensure shelf-life and quality assurances
Option to adjust quantity by ±50% at contract time and during contract currency
Delivery period calculations linked to original vs extended delivery period with minimum 30 days
No explicit EMD, GST, or OEM requirements provided in available terms
Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 50% at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates; delivery period extends proportionally with quantity, minimum 30 days.
Bidder must comply with Buyer Added Bid Specific ATC terms; document related to option clause and delivery calculations.
No explicit specifications, EMD, or standards specified in provided data; bidders should prepare to meet general procurement and supply chain requirements.
Demonstrated experience in supplying beverages or FMCG to government or large organizations
Ability to scale production to handle ±50% quantity adjustments
Legal compliance: GST, PAN, and financial standing adequate for government procurement
Quantity
800
Category
coconut water
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (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
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
Experience Required
2 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
coconut water , sweet lassi , fruit juice , lime juice cordial
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
12
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Sonitpur
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sonitpur | Sonitpur | - | - | 150 | 15 | - |
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GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates related to beverage supply or similar FMCG contracts
Financial statements or turnover proofs (if requested by agency)
Bid Security/EMD documentation (if applicable under later terms)
Technical bid documents demonstrating beverage categories and packaging capabilities
Any OEM authorizations or supplier certifications relevant to packaged beverages
Certificates or declarations confirming compliance with food safety labeling (as applicable to beverages)
Key insights about ASSAM tender market
Bidders should prepare to submit standard government bid documents (GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements) and demonstrate capability to supply coconut water, sweet lassi, fruit juice, and lime juice cordial within the Sonitpur district. The ATC requires adherence to quantity variation up to 50% and delivery-time calculations with a minimum 30-day period.
Required submissions typically include GST certificate, PAN card, experience certificates for similar beverage supply, financial statements, and any OEM authorizations. Prepare technical bid detailing packaging, shelf life, and cold-chain capabilities to meet military provisioning standards.
Delivery terms permit a ±50% quantity variation at contract placement and during contract currency at contracted rates. The extended delivery period is calculated as (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a mandatory minimum of 30 days.
The tender covers coconut water, sweet lassi, fruit juice, and lime juice cordial. Bidders should ensure product consistency across variants and confirm packaging meets military provisioning needs and labeling requirements.
Specific standards are not listed in the available data. Bidders should proactively provide food safety certifications and labeling compliance, along with any relevant ISI/ISO equivalents as applicable to packaged beverages in government contracts.
Eligible bidders should demonstrate prior experience in supplying beverages to government or large organizations, show adequate financial health, and possess valid GST and PAN. The ability to scale production to meet ±50% quantity changes is crucial for compliance with the ATC terms.
Delivery period for extended quantities is calculated using the formula (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum 30 days. The purchaser may extend the duration further in line with the option clause.
Scope includes four beverage categories: coconut water, sweet lassi, fruit juice, and lime juice cordial. Vendors must ensure scalable production, reliable cold-chain, and compliance with military provisioning logistics, even though exact quantities and value are not disclosed in the available data.