Indian Army Mango Pickle and Condiment Procurement 2026 – Papad, Garlic/ Lemon Pickle, Coconut Powder National

Tender Overview

Indian Army, through the Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for procurement of multiple edible products including Mango Pickle, Papad, Garlic Pickle, Lemon Pickle, and Coconut Powder. The BoQ lists 5 total items with unspecified quantities, with an estimated contract value and EMD not disclosed. The terms emphasize quantity flexibilities up to 25%, and a delivery schedule aligned to the original period with extensions. The tender includes End User Certificate format adherence and demo/demurrage clauses for rejected stock. This procurement targets a national military supply chain, focusing on shelf-stable condiments and powder for ration packs, with inspection-based acceptance provisions. The unique clause allows fluctuations in order size at contracted rates, ensuring continuity of supply across deployments, while balancing stock risk via acceptance testing and potential appeals.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity; extensions follow a calculated formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. Delivery period commences after the last date of the original delivery order.
• Documentation for Vendor Code Creation: Submit PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank.
• End User Certificate: Provided in Buyer’s standard format if required.
• Demurrage/Destruction: If rejected items are not lifted within 48 hours, demurrage at 0.5% of total contract value per day; items not lifted within a month may be destroyed with no claim.
• Inspection & Quality: Acceptance samples drawn; verdict by CFL; appeal process within 14 days if stock is rejected; final testing to ST-7/8, DGST, QMG’s Branch, Lucknow/Timarpur as applicable.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: Not disclosed in the provided data; bidders must comply with vendor code creation requirements and End User Certificate procedures.
• Delivery: Delivery period tied to original order date with extension mechanics as described above; minimum 30 days extension.
• Payment: Terms not specified; standard Government procurement expectations apply (to be confirmed on bid submission).
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; End User Certificate in Buyer format if needed.
• Warranty/Penalties: Demurrage penalties defined; no explicit warranty mentioned in the data; inspection-based acceptance governs quality risk.