Indian Army Potato Onion Garlic Procurement Ranchi Jharkhand 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for the supply of Potato, Onion, and Garlic in Ranchi, Jharkhand (postal code 829205). Estimated contract value is ₹10,551,000. The tender contemplates quantity adjustment up to a 25% variance at both initial and during the contract period, with rates fixed for contracted quantities. Bidders should recognize the option clause affecting delivery timelines and total order volume. The absence of BOQ items indicates a broad commodity scope rather than discrete line items. This tender targets suppliers capable of reliable farm-fresh produce supply under government procurement norms. Unique features include the option to modify quantity and delivery windows based on extended delivery calculations, ensuring continuity of supply for frontline operations. The opportunity requires strict adherence to the Purchaser’s delivery and quantity adjustment provisions and appropriate EMD/guarantee mechanics via FDR submission. The location, product category, and government procurement context position this as a state-level security-related food supply contract with standardized pricing at contracted rates.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names: Potato, Onion, Garlic as the procurement categories.
• Estimated value: ₹10,551,000.
• Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand (829205).
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease at bid/contract placement and during currency.
• Delivery timing rule: measured from last date of original delivery order; extended period computable; minimum extension 30 days.
• EMD/PBG: Not expressed as a fixed amount; alternative EMD via Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) acceptable; FDR must be endorsed and submitted with bid; hard copy to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Documentation: FDR-based EMD submission path; scanned proof required with bid; hardcopy delivery timeline defined.
• ATC/Forms: ATC document referenced; bidders must comply with additional terms in the ATC and include required forms with bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/GAR: EMD details not numerically specified; acceptable via FDR pledged in the name of A/C Executive Officer, Brig ASC, Headquarters Madhya Bharat Area.
• Delivery terms: option clause allows delivery extension; exact calculation: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Quantity adjustment: Bidder must comply with up to 25% quantity changes at contract placement and during currency.
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; payment terms to be as per standard government procurement norms and ATC.
• Documents to submit: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD/FDR, OEM authorizations where applicable; ATC forms.
• Penalties: Not explicitly stated; subject to standard government procurement clauses and delivery performance compliance.
• Warranty/AMC: Not specified; assume standard supplier warranties for perishable items as per organization policy.