Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department of Military Affairs for procurement of a range of spice products including CORIANDER SEEDS, CORIANDER POWDER, RED CHILI WHOLE, RED CHILI POWDER, CUMIN SEEDS, CUMIN SEED POWDER, TURMERIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, CLOVES, CARDAMOM LARGE for delivery at DODA, JAMMU & KASHMIR - 182143. The BOQ lists 10 items but currently shows N/A for quantity and unit, indicating incomplete data in the tender text. A notable term is the optional quantity clause allowing up to 25% increase/decrease in ordered quantity at contracted rates, with delivery and extension calculations based on the original/extended quantities. The tender lacks explicit start/end dates and explicit estimated value or EMD details, necessitating careful bidder clarification. This tender requires strict adherence to the option clause and timely fulfillment of delivery from the last date of the original delivery order, with minimum extension rules. The procurement context centers on government spice supply for military logistics in a high-altitude region, highlighting cold-chain or shelf-stability considerations may apply in practice.
Key differentiator: explicit quantityFlexibility (up to 25%) and delivery-time calculus tied to original/extended delivery periods.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Spices and spice powders (listed items include CORIANDER SEEDS, CORIANDER POWDER, RED CHILI WHOLE, RED CHILI POWDER, CUMIN SEEDS, CUMIN SEED POWDER, TURMERIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, CLOVES, CARDAMOM LARGE)
- BOQ status: 10 total items; quantities and units marked N/A in the current data
- Specifications available: Not specified within the tender text; bidders should seek clarification on required gram/monthly quantities, packaging, and shelf-life
- Delivery terms: Delivery period tied to last date of original delivery order; option clause allows extension based on (increased quantity รท original quantity) ร original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days
- Quality/standards: Not specified in the data; bidders should confirm ISI/ISO or other government standards if applicable
- Brand/OEM: Not specified; no explicit brand requirement documented
- Testing/inspections: Not specified; bidders should verify inspection regimes with the procuring authority
- Warranty/AMC: Not specified; bidders should inquire about post-delivery support terms
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/ security deposit: Not specified in the data; verify exact amount and submission method
- Experience requirements: Not detailed; bidders should request minimum years of experience in spice procurement for defense needs
- Delivery schedule: Delivery framework anchored to the last date of original delivery order with option-based extensions
- Payment terms: Not stated; bidders must seek explicit payment terms (milestone/advance/target timelines)
- Documents for submission: GST registration, PAN, company details, previous supply experience, financial statements, and OEM authorizations may be required; exact list to be confirmed
- Penalties: Not specified; standard LD/penalties for late delivery may apply per government procurement norms
- Contractual terms: Quantity variation up to 25% during contract currency; contract rates remain fixed for added/shorted quantities