Indian Army Procurement of Spice & Food Items Pithoragarh Uttarakhand 2026 ISI/ISO Standards Tender

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for a bundle of spice and food items spanning 16 line items. Located in PITHORAGARH, UTTARAKHAND (262501), the scope covers an assortment including pickle mixture, papad 100gm, masalas (Rajma, Sambar, Haldi, Mirchi), powdered spices (Jira, Dhaniya, Hing 50g), Custard Powder, Soya Nutri, Laid out as a bulk pantry supply for end-user consumption. The target quantity and estimated value are not disclosed, but the requester mandates end-user validation and inspection of quality against bid requirements. A notable differentiator is the explicit right to adjust quantities by up to 25% during and after contract award and a delivery time framework anchored to the original delivery schedule with calculated extension rules. Bidders must comply with these delivery mechanics and undergo pre-bid quality validation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include a variety of spices, masalas, and prepared food items (e.g., Degi Mirchi 500g, Rajma Masala, Custard Powder, Sambar Masala, Haldi Powder, Mirchi Powder, Jira, Jeera, Hing 50g, Imli, Soya Nutri, Seviyan, Hari Elachi, Kali Mirchi Sabut, Papad 100g, Pickle Mixture, Sambar Masala).
• Absence of explicit numeric specifications; bidders must provide technical literature and ensure end-user compatibility.
• Mandatory documentation: PAN card & GSTN, product literature, pre-submission visiting certificate, and GST-compliant invoicing.
• The buyer will verify offered specifications and perform unit-level performance validation for each item.
• Delivery and inspection terms emphasize alignment with the end-user requirement and organizational acceptance criteria.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD not disclosed in the provided data; bidders should expect a security deposit per standard GeM norms.
• Eligibility requires not being blacklisted and submission of PAN and GSTN certificates.
• Pre-bid site visit and sample inspection of quality are mandatory, with certificates issued by the buyer.
• Invoices must be in the consignee name with GSTIN of the consignee; scanned GST invoice and GST portal payment confirmation are required on GeM.
• Cancellation rights retained by the Board of Officers; delivery period terms align with the option clause (up to 25%).
• VB: Notwithstanding missing start/end dates, bidders must ensure accurate product specifications as per buyer demand and conduct performance validation for every unit.