Indian Army Jam and Marmalade Tender 2026 Jam and Marmalade Defence Procurement DFS 366-2025 ISO 550 2026
Progress
Quantity
10000
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Key Highlights
- • Brand/OEM requirements: Not specified; verify during bid
- • Technical standards: DFS 366-2025 packaging specification
- • Special clauses: 50% quantity flexiblity during order and currency
- • Eligibility: Defence procurement channel under Indian Army, Dept Of Military Affairs
- • Warranty/AMC: Not stated; confirm at submission
- • Penalties/LD: Not specified; seek clarity in ATC
- • Delivery: Linked to last delivery order date with extended period calculations
- • Delivery location: Defence procurement; uniform packaging standards
Categories
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Tender Overview
The Indian Army, under the Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Jam and Marmalade in a Defence category tender. The procurement centers on packaged fruit preserves with packaging conforming to DFS 366 - 2025 and specifies the net content of glass jars. The scope emphasizes compliant packaging and fruit type details as part of the product category, with an emphasis on secure Defence sector sourcing and standardised packaging. The clause highlights the Purchaser’s right to adjust quantity up to 50% of bid quantity during contract placement and during the currency of the contract, at contracted rates. This feature adds flexibility in supply planning and inventory control for the defence logistics ecosystem.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Jam and Marmalade (Defence) with specified fruit type
- Packaging: Glass jars, packaging type in accordance with DFS 366 - 2025
- Net Content: Specific jar capacity to be provided in the tender; ensure jar volume aligns with standard Defence packaging
- Governing Specifications: Compliance with listed governing specifications; maintain IS/IS0-style compliance as applicable
- Quality/Compliance: Type of fruit and consistent packaging quality as described in the tender terms
- Documentation: Certification and product specification documents to demonstrate packaging standards and fruit type compatibility
- BOQ: No items listed; quantity and delivery terms anchored to option clause
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Quantity flexibility: up to 50% increase/decrease at placement and during currency; delivery timing recalculated with minimum 30 days
- Delivery schedule: Based on last delivery order date and extended period calculations
- Common buyer ATC/ATC: Includes standard buyer added terms and conditions to be complied with
- EMD/Performance terms: Not explicitly specified in available data; bidders should verify at bid stage
- Documentation: Ensure full compliance with packaging standards and fruit-type specification; prepare OEM/authority certifications if applicable
- Warranty/penalties: Not detailed in available information; verify during bidding process
Key Specifications
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Jam and Marmalade product category in Defence
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Packaging type: Glass jar
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Packaging standard: DFS 366-2025
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Net content: specific jar capacity as per tender
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Governing specifications: Read and understood
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Fruit type: specified in tender (not disclosed here)
Terms & Conditions
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50% quantity variation right at contract formation and during execution
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Delivery period recalculated based on last delivery order date
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Minimum 30 days extended delivery, where applicable
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
No explicit payment terms in data; bidders must confirm ATC terms during bid
Delivery Schedule
Delivery begins from last date of original delivery order; extension requires recalculation
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
LD details not provided; bidders should seek clarity in ATC
Bidder Eligibility
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Eligibility for defence procurement through Indian Army
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Demonstrated experience in packaging/food product supply
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Financial capability alignment with project scale (unspecified)
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Jam and Marmalade (V4) (Defence) (Q3)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
PATHANKOT
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | PATHANKOT | PATHANKOT | - | - | 10000 | 15 | - |
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9635878.pdf
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CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
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Technical Specifications
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Item #1 Details
View Catalog| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | Governing Specifications/Technical Requirements | Compliance to Defence Food Specifications No 366 - 2025 Issued By Secretariat Of The Technical Standardisation Committee (Food Stuffs) (Directorate General Of Supplies And Transport) (Copy Attached) |
| Compliance | Governing specification has been seen, read and understood | Yes |
| Compliance | Type of Fruit | Apricot, Gooseberry, Peach, Pineapple, Plum & Greengage, Raspberry, Strawberry, Mango, Apple, Mixed Fruit, Citrius Fruits(From Mandarin Family Having Orange Flavour(except lemon)) |
| Packaging and Marking | Packaging Type conforming to DFS 366 - 2025 | Glass Jar |
| Packaging and Marking | Net Content of glass Jar | 500 gram |
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Required Documents
GST certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates for similar packaging procurement
Financial statements
EMD/Security deposit (as applicable by tender)
Technical bid documents demonstrating packaging compliance
OEM authorizations or supplier certifications (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to participate in Indian Army jam and marmalade tender 2026 for packaging?
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, financial statements, and experience certificates; ensure packaging complies with DFS 366-2025 and fruit-type specifications. Include technical compliance documents and OEM authorizations if applicable; confirm EMD requirements at bid submission and align delivery with option clause terms.
What documents are required for defence jam and marmalade packaging bid 2026?
Required documents include GST registration, PAN, company financials, experience certificates for similar packaging, EMD details, technical compliance certificates demonstrating DFS 366-2025 packaging, and any OEM authorizations. These should accompany the technical bid and commercial bid as per terms.
What are the DFS 366-2025 packaging standards for glass jars?
DFS 366-2025 governs packaging type and labeling for Defence products; bidders must ensure glass jar packaging meets durability, tamper-evidence, labeling, and material safety standards specified within the standard and accompanying tender ATC.
What is the quantity adjustment clause for this defence tender 2026?
The purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 50% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates; delivery time scales as (additional quantity/original quantity)×original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days.
When does delivery extend under the option clause for this tender?
Delivery period extension begins from the last date of the original delivery order; if exercised, additional time equals (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum 30 days and possible extension up to the original period.
What are the packaging and fruit-type requirements for this bid in defence?
Bidders must conform to glass jar packaging with specified net content and fruit type; ensure the product aligns with the governing specifications read and understood, including packaging label integrity and content verification as per DFS 366-2025 guidance.
What are the key eligibility criteria for defence procurement from Indian Army?
Eligibility centers on capability to supply defence-grade packaged fruit products, compliance with DFS 366-2025 packaging, demonstrated experience, and ability to meet delivery terms; ensure GST/PAN and financial stability documentation are current and verifiable.
What is the role of EMD in this jam and marmalade tender?
EMD details are not explicitly provided in the given data; bidders should confirm EMD amount or percent in the ATC and ensure submission with bid along with cloud-supported payment evidence and bank guarantee if required.
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9635878.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
Other Documents
OTHER
Other Documents
OTHER
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS