Indian Army Spice Procurement Tender 2026 for Powder & Ground Spices in India - 13 Items Estimated Value ₹18,160

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs invites bids for a spice procurement tender covering 13 items including cumin seeds, coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, large cardamom, rai mustard seeds, chicken masala 100 gms packet, cinnamon sticks, garam masala 100 gms packet, clove whole, black pepper 100 gms packet, sambar masala 100 gms packet, and chhola masala 100 gms packet. The estimated value is ₹18,160 with the requirement to supply to an unspecified unit location. The tender emphasizes local item exclusion, unit delivery, and immediate replacement for damaged goods within 07 days. Bidders must provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate copies. A 25% quantity variation is allowed during contract execution, at contracted rates, with delivery periods calculated from the original delivery date. Unique item and vendor obligations are defined in the buyer terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Total items: 13 (spice categories include cumin, coriander, chili, turmeric, cardamom, rai mustard, masalas, cinnamon, clove, pepper, garam, and sambar/chhola masala)
• No explicit physical specs provided; emphasis on accurate make, manufacturing date, and expiry date per buyer requirement
• Delivery: at unit location; ensure packaging integrity to withstand transport; replacements within 07 days for broken items
• Documentation: vendors must ensure PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate; local item acceptance is not allowed
• ATC: ensure compliance with terms on quantity variation up to 25% and delivery timing linked to original delivery order
• Items may require batch-wise traceability and expiry date display on packaging
• Emphasis on vendor honesty regarding make and mfg date for rejection avoidance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25% during contract and currency, at contracted rates
• Delivery periods commence from the last date of the original delivery order
• Delivery time extension applies proportionally to the increased quantity, minimum 30 days; extended periods may be used only within the original timeframe
• EMD: not specified in the data; bidders must satisfy at submission
• Documents: submit PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank; vendor code creation required
• Replacements: broken items within 07 days must be replaced by the seller; discrepancies lead to direct rejection
• Manufacture details: bidders must state make, manufacturing date, and expiry date per buyer requirements to avoid rejection