Instant tea
Indian Army
LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH
Posted:
3 May 2025
Closed:
5 May 2025
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Indian Army Instant Tea Tender Lucknow Uttar Pradesh instant tea requirements 2026
Bid Publish Date
09-Jul-2026, 7:46 pm
Bid End Date
15-Jul-2026, 9:00 am
Location
Progress
Issue09-Jul-2026, 7:46 pm
AwardPending
Quantity
2500
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Tender Overview
The tender is issued by the Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) for Instant Tea products to be supplied at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001. Key procurement details include category alignment to Instant tea (Q4), with explicit focus on Type of Tea, Sugar Content, and Packing Size. The contract contemplates quantity adjustments up to 25% of bid quantity during order and currency, with delivery timelines linked to the original delivery period. Unique terms include demurrage charges (0.5% daily) for unlifted rejected items and a packing policy that requires original packing materials and standardized weights. The supplier must ensure shelf life equals at least the warranty period and that products are the latest manufacture with 100% defined life at delivery. This tender emphasizes compliance, risk management, and supply chain discipline.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Instant Tea with defined Type of Tea, Sugar Content, and Packing Size.
- Packing policy: Original packing material; packing weights must be standardized; net weight only counted.
- Shelf life: Minimum shelf life equal to the warranty period; latest manufacture; 100% defined life at delivery.
- Inspection: Nominated Inspection Agency to be appointed by the buyer; inspection conducted on behalf of the Indian Army.
- Delivery flexibility: Option to increase quantity by up to 25% during contract; delivery period adjusted per formula with minimum 30 days.
- Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day if items not lifted within 48 hours; disposal after one month.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD / Security: Not specified in data; bidders should monitor standard bank guarantee or online EMD as per procurement norms.
- Delivery terms: Delivery period anchored to original delivery date; extended periods triggered by option clause with calculated time.
- Quality & compliance: Must adhere to latest production standards; shelf life and packing weights must be standardised.
- Documentation: Prepare GST, PAN, technical compliance, and packing declarations; confirm packing standardization and weight accuracy.
- Risk & penalties: Demurrage charges apply; non-lift leads to disposal; non-compliance triggers contract risk.
- Inspection: Nominated I.A. confirms conformance prior to acceptance.
Key Specifications
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Product: Instant Tea
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Category: Q4
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Key attributes: Type of Tea, Sugar Content, Packing Size
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Packaging: Original packing material, standardized weights
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Shelf life: At least equal to warranty period; latest manufacture
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Inspection: Nominated Inspection Agency by buyer
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Delivery: Quantity may increase up to 25%; minimum 30 days extended delivery
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Penalties: 0.5% demurrage per day for non-lift; destruction after one month
Terms & Conditions
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Option clause allows quantity variation up to 25% and extended delivery period
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0.5% daily demurrage for unlifted rejected items, disposal after 1 month
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Original packing, standardized weights; net weight counted; shelf life equal to warranty
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not specified in data; bidders should anticipate standard government terms and EMD submission per norms
Delivery Schedule
Delivery period linked to last date of original DO with option-based extension; minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Demurrage at 0.5% of contract value per day for 48-hour non-lift; disposal after 1 month
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in supplying instant beverage products to government units
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Ability to meet packing standardization and shelf-life requirements
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Financial stability to support upfront packing and delivery commitments
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Instant tea (Q4)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
15
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
LUCKNOW
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | LUCKNOW | LUCKNOW | - | - | 2500 | 15 | - |
Authority Records
MINISTRY OF DEFENCEMILITARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTINDIAN ARMY
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Technical Specifications
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Item #1 Details
View Catalog| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | Type of Tea | Cardamom tea premix, Lemon tea premix, Ginger tea premix, Masala tea premix |
| Requirements | Sugar Content | Unsweetened (Without Sugar), With Sugar |
| Packing & Marking | Packing Size | 50 gms, 100 gms, 150 gms, 200 gms, 500 gms, 1 kg |
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Required Documents
1
GST registration certificate
2
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
3
Experience certificates (similar instant beverage supply)
4
Financial statements (last 2-3 years)
5
EMD/Security deposit documentation (as per norms)
6
Technical bid documents and product specifications
7
OEM authorisation (if applicable for branded tea)
8
Packing declarations and shelf-life attestations
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about UTTAR PRADESH tender market
How to bid for the instant tea tender in Lucknow 2026 for Indian Army?
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD, and technical compliance. The tender requires packing standards, shelf-life declarations, and OEM authorizations if branded. Ensure IS 550 style compliance is not relevant here; focus on packing, shelf life, and delivery timelines with 25% quantity option.
What documents are required for Lucknow instant tea procurement bid?
Submit GST registration, PAN card, two years of financials, experience certificates for similar supply, EMD proof, technical bid with product specs, OEM authorization if applicable, and packing declarations, including shelf-life statements and standard weights.
What are the technical tea specifications for this tender in Lucknow?
Specifications include Type of Tea, Sugar Content, and Packing Size. Tea must be supplied in original packing, with standardized weights and shelf life equal to the warranty period; items must be latest manufacture with 100% defined life at delivery.
What are the delivery terms and option clause for quantity increase?
The purchaser may increase quantity up to 25% of bid quantity during contract and during currency at contracted rates; delivery calculation uses (Increased quantity/Original quantity) × Original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days.
How are demurrage charges applied in this tea tender?
Demurrage is charged at 0.5% of total contract value per day if rejected items are not lifted within 48 hours; items not lifted within a month will be destroyed by the station board of officers with no claim admitted.
What is the inspection process for the Lucknow tea tender?
A Nominated Inspection Agency will conduct inspections on behalf of the Indian Army; supplier must ensure product conformance to packing, shelf-life, and quality declarations before delivery.
What is the shelf-life requirement for delivered tea?
Shelf life must be at least equal to the warranty period defined in the item DFS; product must be latest manufacture with 100% defined life at the time of delivery.
Are there any OEM authorization requirements for this tender?
If branded tea is offered, provide OEM authorization; otherwise supply unbranded instant tea with required technical compliance and packing declarations as per terms.
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9585325.pdf
Main Document
CATALOG-Specification-1
CATALOG Specification
Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS