Indian Army Spices & Condiments Tender Baramulla Jammu & Kashmir 2026 ISI FSSAI GMP 2 Years

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for a comprehensive spice and condiment procurement in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir (193101), covering products including Chili, Large Cardamom, Cloves, Mustard, Tamarind, Turmeric, Bay Leaf, Coriander, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cumin, Fenugreek, and Asafoetida, conforming to relevant IS standards. Estimated value: ₹66,789 with unspecified EMD. Submissions must reflect compliance with FSSAI standards, valid FSSAI licence, and GMP and hygienic requirements. Packaging specifics include packing size and packing marks; ISI marking is a consideration. Pre-bid meeting with 9/06 Field Regiment is required; field trials and cold-endurance testing are mandated. Unique conditions emphasize shelf-life, sub-zero use, vacuum or nitrogen sealing, and vendor preference for Armed Forces suppliers. The tender stresses adherence to sub-zero feasibility and rigorous quality checks, with a focus on spice and condiment category conformity to IS 2443 for coriander, and IS 13446 for other items.

This procurement requires detailed OEM documentation, stringent temperature tolerance, and a multi-product spice portfolio, with explicit packaging and certification expectations to ensure safe, hygienic, and durable supply under military conditions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Governing Standards & Certifications: Compliance with FSSAI standards, valid FSSAI licence, and GMP per FSSAI; hygienic and sanitary requirements as per FSSAI regulations; optional ISI marking.
• Packing & Form: Packing size details; form of cardamom and pack size to be specified; IS 2443 compliant packaging for coriander variants; type as per IS 2443.
• Quality & Packaging: Vacuum sealing or nitrogen flushing; shelf life and cold-endurance testing; sub-zero temperature operability (-60°C); field trial in HAA deployment area; cold endurance certification.
• General: Type, pack size, and sub-type indicators; supplier must meet standalone compliance with FSSAI, GMP, and hygiene standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financial: EMD amount not disclosed; vendor must meet net worth positive for OEM per last audited financials.
• Delivery & Flexibility: Option clause allows quantity +/- 25% with extended delivery time linked to original delivery period; minimum 30 days extension.
• Documentation: PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; pre-bid meeting certificate from 9 06 Field Regiment; OEM guaranty and shelf-life certificates; field trial compliance.
• Quality & Compliance: FSSAI and ISO certifications required; field trial and cold endurance tests; warranty or AMC obligations not specified here.