Indian Army Utensil Cooking Sets Procurement 2026 UTENSIL COOKING Large/Medium Degchi Karahi IS 550 ISI 2024

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, under the Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of UTENSIL COOKING sets covering multiple capacity configurations (4, 45, 150 and larger) including DEGCHI, KARAHI (various diameters up to 305 mm and 760 mm x 305 mm deep), SS utensils (ladles, strainers, jugs) and related accessories. The BOQ lists 18 total items in the category, emphasizing large-capacity cooking vessels and stainless-steel utensils for mess-scale use. The bid entails rate-contract style orders with permissible quantity variances up to 25% during and after award, and demurrage penalties for non-lifted rejects. Delivery, inspection, and GST implications are embedded in the terms. This is a government procurement from a defence establishment with emphasis on standardized sizes and durable materials.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: UTENSIL COOKING sets and accessories for military mess kitchens
• Item examples: DEGCHI in multiple sizes, KARAHI 305 mm, 280 mm, 760 mm x 305 mm deep, U C 4/6 MEN SETS, SS CHAMCHA, VEG KNIFE long, JUGS 2 LTR, STRAINER TEA SS, BUCKET 18 LTR, and assorted small/medium SS utensils
• Material/finish: Stainless steel (SS) and heavy-duty construction; corrosion resistance implied
• Standards: Not explicitly specified; bidders should infer standard kitchenware durability suitable for field use
• Quantity guidance: 18 items in BOQ; exact quantities not disclosed; option clause allows ±25%
• Inspection: Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection via nominated agency; acceptance via store checks
• Delivery terms: Periods linked to last delivery order date; extended time formula provided
• Demurrage: 0.5% per day if items not lifted within 48 hours; disposal after one month
• GST: Reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates; suppliers must account for GST on their bid
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate required with bid

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and security: Not explicitly quantified; ensure compliance with rate-contract terms and demurrage clauses
• Delivery: 25% quantity variation permissible; delivery time scaled from original period with minimum 30 days
• Inspection: Post-receipt or pre-dispatch options; choose one as per ATC
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; certificates required for bid acceptance
• Payment: GST handling at actuals; no fixed percentage stated; verify at bid submission
• Demurrage: 0.5% daily on rejected items not lifted within 48 hours; disposal after 1 month
• Warranty/penalties: Not explicitly stated; adhere to general rate-contract penalties and inspection outcomes
• Compliance: Upload all requested certificates; non-compliance can reject bid