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Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Food Items Tender 2025 - BISCUITs, Cornflakes & More, GEM Portal

Bid Publish Date

24-Nov-2025, 10:10 am

Bid End Date

04-Dec-2025, 11:00 am

Progress

Issue24-Nov-2025, 10:10 am
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Quantity

8576

Category

Biscuit

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 4

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites a tender for a broad range of food categories including biscuits, cornflakes, drinking chocolate, juice concentrates, lactogen, vermicelli, tomato sauce and other listed items under 21 BoQ lines. The procurement uses the GEM portal and includes a flexible quantity option: up to 50% increase/decrease of bid quantity at contracted rates. Delivery timing depends on the original delivery order; enhanced time is calculated by the formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. The ATC document is referenced for bidder-specific terms. This tender emphasizes uniform supply across multiple product groups to meet military ration requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • No formal item specifications are provided in the publicly available data; item names are drawn from the tender’s product category list, including biscuits, Bournvita, Complan, Cornflakes, Custard powder, Horlicks, Jelly, Lactogen, Oat meal, Pickle, Protinex, Squash, Tomato sauce, Vermicelli, Vinegar, Sago, Ice cream powder, Drinking chocolate, Sausages, Match boxes.
  • BOQ shows 21 total items with no declared quantities, units, or values; the scope is therefore defined by category rather than fixed SKUs. The tender references a Buyer Added ATC and an ATC document for terms. The only explicit commercial mechanism noted is the option clause enabling quantity variations up to 50% during contract execution. No mandatory ISO/IS standards are listed in the public data.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • The Purchaser may increase or decrease the quantity up to 50% at contract time and during the contract currency at the same rates; delivery time extensions are computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a 30-day minimum.
  • Bidders must comply with the option clause and related delivery time rules; the ATC document governs additional conditions.
  • EMD, exact delivery timelines, payment terms, and required documentation specifics are not publicly disclosed; bidders should review the ATC and tender terms on GEM for exact eligibility criteria and submission requirements.

Key Specifications

  • Product/service names: biscuits, Bournvita, Complan, Cornflakes, Custard powder, Horlicks, Jelly, Lactogen, Oat meal, Pickle, Protinex, Squash, Tomato sauce, Vermicelli, Vinegar, Sago, Ice Cream Powder, Drinking Chocolate, Sausages, Match Boxes

  • Quantities/values: Not specified in public data; BoQ items show 21 entries with N/A quantities

  • EMD/Estimated value: Not disclosed publicly; refer to ATC for exact EMD requirements

  • Delivery: Minimum 30 days for added quantity extension; based on original delivery schedule

  • Standards/ Certifications: None publicly specified in tender data

Terms & Conditions

  • Option Clause allows ±50% quantity variation at contracted rates

  • Delivery period extensions use a defined formula with a 30-day minimum

  • ATC document governs bidder-specific terms and required submissions

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment terms to be defined in ATC; bidders must review for milestone payments and any advance requirements

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period commences from the last date of original delivery order; extended period follows option clause as described

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties, LDs, and performance bonds, if any, to be specified in ATC and contract

Bidder Eligibility

  • Eligibility to supply food items to government defense vendors

  • Demonstrated experience in supplying multiple food-category items

  • Compliant with GST and financial stability documentation

Past Similar Tenders (Historical Results)

5 found

Biscuit,Bournvita,Complan,Cornflakes,Cornflour,Custard Pdr,Horlicks,Jelly,Oat Meal,Pickle,Protinex,

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Posted: 25 May 2025
Closed: 16 June 2025
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Biscuit,Bournvita,Complan,Cornflakes,Cornflour,Custard Pdr,Horlicks,Jelly,Lactogen No 1,Oat Meal,Pi

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Posted: 11 December 2024
Closed: 1 January 2025
GEM

Biscuit,Bournvita,Complan,Cornflakes,Cornflour,Custard Pdr,Horlicks,Jelly,Lactogen No 1,Oat Meal,Pi

Indian Army

Posted: 24 February 2025
Closed: 17 March 2025
GEM

Biscuit,Bournvita,Complan,Cornflakes,Cornflour,Custard Pdr,Horlicks,Jelly,Lactogen No 1,Oat Meal,Pi

Indian Army

Posted: 13 April 2025
Closed: 5 May 2025
GEM

Biscuit,Bournvita,Complan,Cornflakes,Cornflour,Custard Pdr,Horlicks,Jelly,Lactogen No 1,Oat Meal,Pi

Indian Army

Posted: 27 March 2025
Closed: 17 April 2025
GEM

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 21 Items

Item # Title Description Quantity Unit Consignee Delivery (Days)
1 Biscuit HOSP COMFORT 43 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
2 Bournvita HOSP COMFORT 43 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
3 Complan HOSP COMFORT 40 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
4 Cornflakes OFFR AND CADET RATION 1,260 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
5 Cornflour OFFR AND CADET RATION 222 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
6 Custard Pdr OFFR AND CADET RATION 253 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
7 Horlicks HOSP COMFORT 45 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
8 Jelly OFFR AND CADET RATION 32 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
9 Lactogen OFFR AND CADET RATION 29 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
10 Oat Meal HOSP COMFORT 2 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
11 Pickle HOSP COMFORT 174 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
12 Protinex HOSP COMFORT 40 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
13 Squash HOSP COMFORT 110 ltr 60coyascsup9@123 15
14 Tomato Sauce HOSP COMFORT 178 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
15 Vermicelli HOSP COMFORT 45 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
16 Vinegar HOSP COMFORT 47 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
17 Sago OFFR AND CADET RATION 115 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
18 Ice Cream Powder OFFR AND CADET RATION 38 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
19 Drinking Chocolate OFFR AND CADET RATION 180 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
20 Sausages CADET RATION 680 kg 60coyascsup9@123 15
21 Match Box TPS RATION 5,000 nos 60coyascsup9@123 15

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for similar supply of food items

4

Financial statements (last 2-3 years)

5

EMD/Security deposit documentation (as applicable by ATC)

6

Technical bid documents showing capability to supply listed food categories

7

OEM authorizations or supplier certifications (where required by ATC)

8

Any additional documents requested in the ATC

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid in the Indian Army food items tender 2025?

Bidders must register on the GEM portal, submit the TECHNICAL bid with experience in supplying multiple food categories, provide GST and PAN, and furnish EMD as per ATC. Review the ATC for item-specific requirements, delivery schedules, and the 50% quantity option clause before submission.

What documents are required for the Army food tender submission?

Required documents typically include GST certificate, PAN card, financial statements, experience certificates for similar procurements, EM/SD proof, technical bid, and OEM authorizations if applicable. Refer to the ATC for any defense-specific forms and online submission steps.

What is the delivery timeline and option clause details?

Delivery timelines begin after the original delivery order date; if quantities increase, extended time is calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. The purchaser may extend this up to the original delivery period.

Which product categories are included in this tender?

Categories include biscuits, Bournvita, Complan, Cornflakes, Custard powder, Horlicks, Jelly, Lactogen, Oat meal, Pickle, Protinex, Squash, Tomato sauce, Vermicelli, Vinegar, Sago, Ice Cream Powder, Drinking Chocolate, Sausages, and Match Boxes. The BoQ contains 21 items; exact quantities are specified in the tender documents.

Are there any mandatory standards or certifications required?

Public tender data does not specify mandatory standards; bidders should verify the ATC for any certification requirements (e.g., OEM authorizations or quality certifications) and ensure compliance with GST and defense procurement norms.

What is the role of the ATC document in this tender?

The ATC governs bidder-specific terms, including compliance requirements, additional conditions, and any unique clauses. It must be viewed and adhered to alongside the tender terms to ensure eligibility and proper bid submission.

When is the quantity variation allowed during contract execution?

Quantity variation is allowed up to ±50% of the bid quantity at contracted rates both at the time of placement and during the currency of the contract, subject to the 50% cap and delivery-time calculations.

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