Indian Army Refined Sunflower Oil Tender Sonitpur Assam 2026 V4 Defence IS 550 Compliant 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks supply of Refined Sunflower Oil (V4) for a defence application at Sonitpur, Assam. The tender lists an EMD of ₹239,313 and describes a flexible quantity option up to 50% of bid quantity during and after award, at contracted rates. The purchase involves strict inspection and a defined demurrage regime if items are not lifted promptly. This procurement emphasizes compliance with formal inspection verdicts and a structured appeal process for rejected stocks.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product name: Refined Sunflower Oil, variant V4 (Defence)
• Category/scope: Defence oil supply; no BOQ items published
• Delivery and quantity flexibility: Option clause allows ±50% variation from original quantity; delivery period adjusts proportionally based on the formula: (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Quality controls: Inspection by CFL; original sample verdict drives acceptance; vendor may appeal within 14 days with a test at ST-7/8, DGST, QMG’s Branch, Lucknow/Delhi address; demurrage if not lifted within 48 hours (0.5% of contract value per day)
• Demurrage/ disposal: Unlifted items destroyed after one month; no claim admitted
• Delivery window extension: Extensions permitted within original delivery period under option exercise
• Acceptance samples: Samples drawn by inspecting officer; verdict by CFL concerned
• No specifications published: Tender exists without explicit technical specs in the provided data

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹239,313
• Delivery terms: Delivery window to commence from last date of original delivery order; time extension formula applies with minimum 30 days
• Demurrage penalties: 0.5% of total contract value per day for unlifted goods beyond 48 hours; destruction after one month
• Inspection: Acceptance sampling with CFL verdict; appeal to ST-7/8, DGST, QMG’s Branch with specimen forwarding
• Appeal obligations: Appeal samples at vendor risk; no extra extension for delays in Appeal Board
• Order variability: Purchaser may increase quantity up to 50% during currency at contracted rates
• Warranty/claims: No explicit warranty detail provided in the data; penalties linked to delivery and acceptance outcomes