Indian Army Refined Sunflower Oil Tender Defence Department - DFS 423-2025 Packaging, FSSAI/BIS, 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). This procurement targets Refined Sunflower Oil (V4) – Defence in a packaged format compliant with DFS 423 - 2025 packaging standards. Estimated value and quantities are not disclosed; the contract scope covers bulk supply to defence facilities, with mandatory FSSAI and BIS markings. Key differentiators include strict packaging/marking and warranty obligations, plus adherence to governing quality and hygiene standards. This tender emphasizes supplier capability to meet packaging, marking, and regulatory compliance for defence food-grade oil.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Refined Sunflower Oil (V4) for Defence use.
• Packaging: conforming to DFS 423 - 2025; includes packaging type, packing style, and mandatory markings.
• Compliance: FSSAI and BIS mandatory requirements; oil must meet governing specifications and quality/hygiene standards.
• Quality Assurance: adherence to defined quality/hygiene standards; warranty terms to be provided.
• Documentation: bidders must ensure provision of required supplier documents and certifications; no BOQ items are listed.
• Delivery & ATC: option clause allows quantity variation up to 50% at contract; delivery period adjustments based on calculation; adherence to extended timelines as per clause.
• Brand/OEM: no explicit brand mandate; focus on compliance, packaging, and warranty.
• Turnover: three-year average turnover must meet bid document criteria; audited or CA-certified statements required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: No explicit EMD value shown; turnover criteria require last three years’ financials; bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy.
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation and bid submission require these documents.
• Delivery & Payment: detailed delivery extension rules under option clause; payment terms align with contract but not explicitly stated.
• Warranty: warranty obligations specified; penalties not detailed here.
• Eligibility: bidders must meet three-year turnover, provide financial statements, and ensure regulatory compliance; perform in defence-sector supply.