Indian Army Kitchenware & Pressure Cooker Procurement 2026 — ISI/AAA/TRTL Style Items in Military Supplies

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a broad set of kitchenware and cooking equipment, covering 21 items such as pressure cookers (5 L, 10 L, 20 L), stove accessories, steel utensils (patila, chakla, belan, kadai), glass/plastic cases, brooms, and related components. The procurement aims to stock standard, durable utensils with sizes ranging from medium to large, suitable for field and garrison use. The item mix emphasizes common cooking needs, reliability, and ease of maintenance, with multiple pressure cooker variants from Hawkins and similar brands. This procurement targets uniformity, bulk purchase, and easy replacement for Army kitchens and messes.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: pressure cookers (5 L, 10 L, 20 L, Hawkins brand), pressure cooker kits, gas/pressure stove components, metal utensils (patila, katori No 4, chakla, tawa), steel and iron cookware (kadai, patila steel 18 inch with lid), and cleaning/broom items.
• No explicit technical specs published in the tender text; the scope is defined by item names and standard Army采购用品. Documentation emphasizes generic reliability and standard kitchenware compatibility for mass distribution.
• BOQ lists 21 items with no quantities; the emphasis is on essential kitchenware that aligns with typical mess and field kitchen requirements.
• Terms reference optional quantity adjustments (up to ±25%), with delivery timing linked to original order dates and extension rules, plus financial criteria around turnover and net worth for OEMs.
• Experience verification may rely on contracts, invoices, execution certificates, or third-party notes; no specific model numbers or standards are stated beyond vendor capability expectations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and exact estimated value are not disclosed in the available data; bidders should prepare standard EMD as per tender policy and ensure vendor capability.
• Net worth must be positive as per last audited financial statements for OEMs; three-year turnover history should meet documented thresholds.
• Minimum turnover and past experience required; acceptable proof includes contract copies, client execution certificates, and third-party release notes.
• Generic option clause allows ±25% quantity variation and extended delivery timelines with calculated additions; bidders must comply with this operational flexibility.