Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Spices & Food Products Tender 2026 - ISI/NABL Standards Noted, Govt Supplier Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of a broad assortment of spice and pantry products, including several gram-flour-based items, powders, whole spices, and pickles. Estimated value and exact quantities are not disclosed; however, the tender covers 34 BOQ items with diverse spice categories such as red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin, garlic, besan, sabudana, peanuts, vinegar, masalas, and natural extracts. Category breadth implies bulk supply to defense kitchens and nominal packaging formats like 500 g sachets and 1 kg/500 g packs. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of consistent government-grade fulfillment with compliance to testing regimes and delivery under option clauses. Unique aspects include multi-item catalog and mandatory AHSP/NABL testing support via designated labs and Govt lab alternatives, with supplier-borne external testing costs when required.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specs are listed in the tender text; the scope includes a broad spice and pantry product mix, 34 items in the BOQ, and supplier qualification requirements.
• Experience: minimum 2 years of regular manufacture and supply of same or similar category products to Central/State Govt Organizations or PSUs.
• Testing: advance and bulk sample testing at AHSP labs; if unavailable, Govt/NABL/Accredited labs; external testing charges borne by seller.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; invoice to be raised in consignee name with GSTIN of consignee.
• Compliance: bidders must meet turnover criteria and provide contract copies showing quantity supply in each year; primary product value matters for bunch bids.
• Delivery scope: option to adjust quantity +/-25% at contract; delivery period aligns with original/extended dates and minimum 30 days for additional time.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not specified in the provided text; ensure to verify exact amount in bid document.
• Experience: 2 years govt/PSU supply experience for similar category products; include relevant contract copies.
• Turnover: minimum average annual turnover over last 3 years to be declared in audited statements; if company <3 years, turnover is pro-rated from post-incorporation years.
• Payment: invoices must be in consignee name with GSTIN; EFT mandate required for payments.
• Delivery: quantity adjustments permissible up to ±25%; delivery period computed from last delivery order date with minimum 30 days for extension.
• Testing/Inspection: PDI testing at AHSP labs; seller bears external testing costs; Govt lab alternatives allowed.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; bid-specific documents to be uploaded.