Indian Army Spice Procurement Tender Kathua Jammu & Kashmir 2026 for Red Chilly Powder to Cardamom Large - Department Of Military Affairs

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs invites bids for a broad range of spice categories located in KATHUA, JAMMU & KASHMIR – 184101. Procured items include RED CHILLY POWDER, FENU GREEK, TUMERIC POWDER, TAMARIND, BLACK PEPPER, CLOVES, CARDAMOM LARGE, CORIANDER POWDER, CUMIN SEEDS, GARLIC LASSAN. The BOQ lists 10 items with no published quantities or values. The tender emphasizes standard procurement practices with an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation and corresponding adjustments at contracted rates. Bidders should be prepared for potential quantity changes and extended delivery timelines aligned to the extension rules. Unique location and defense-sector context define the scope of supply, requiring spice-grade products suitable for military provisioning. The absence of explicit delivery schedules or values necessitates bidders to propose compliant, scalable supply arrangements aligned to the option-based delivery framework. The tender’s distinctive clause on quantity variation and delivery calculations highlights the need for flexible planning, risk management, and robust quality assurance for multiple spice categories within a single contract.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Red Chilly Powder; Fenugreek (Fenu Greek); Turmeric Powder; Tamarind; Black Pepper; Cloves; Cardamom (Large); Coriander Powder; Cumin Seeds; Garlic (Lassan).
• No published technical specs in the tender data; bidders must rely on standard spice-grade quality and supply capabilities.
• Delivery framework: option-based quantity changes up to 25%; delivery period timelines derived from original and extended orders with a minimum 30 days.
• Location: procurement for defense supply in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir.
• Context: defense provisioning by Indian Army; 10-item spice BOM with undefined quantities.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: quantities may increase/decrease by up to 25% during contract; extended delivery time computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Bidders must comply with these terms and be prepared for variable delivery.
• No explicit EMD, value, or delivery dates published in the available data; bidders should seek clarification on payment terms and post-award delivery milestones.
• Basic compliance with standard government procurement rules and spice-grade quality assurance is implied.