Indian Army Spices Procurement Tender Ajmer Rajasthan 2026 ISI/IS 550 Standards - HALDI Powder to Garam Masala

Tender Overview

Indian Army invites bids for a comprehensive spice procurement across 27 items including Haldi, Dhania, Red Mirch, Dal Chini, Garam Masala, Biryani Masala and more, with an estimated value of ₹100,000. Deliveries are to the Rashtriya Military School, Ajmer; inspection conducted by designated authorities there. The tender permits a quantity variation up to 25% at contracted rates, with delivery timelines tied to the last date of the original delivery order. Packaging must be in standardized weights; net weight only counts, packing material non-returnable. Demurrage at 0.5% of contract value per day applies for undelivered/unlifted goods. A strict certificate upload requirement is enforced to avoid rejection. This opportunity targets spice suppliers familiar with Indian Army ration items and on-time delivery to Ajmer. Key differentiators include the ATC-compliant documentation and mandatory on-site inspection options, ensuring compliance with government procurement norms and ration item handling.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Total items: 27 spice/masala lines (e.g., Haldi Powder, Jeera, Pepper, Chilli, Garam Masala, Sambar Masala, Rajma Masala, Chola Masala, Tej Patta, Sahi Paneer Masala, Ajwain, Hing, etc.)
• Packing rules: items packed in original packing material; weight counted as net weight; non-standardized weights not accepted
• Delivery terms: actual delivery at Rashtriya Military School Ajmer; delivery clause tied to original delivery order; option clause permits up to 25% quantity variation
• Inspection: either pre-dispatch at Seller premises or post-receipt at Ajmer facility; nominated inspection agency is Rashtriya Military School Ajmer
• Penalties: 0.5% of total contract value per day as demurrage if rejected items are not lifted within 48 hours; destruction after one month if not lifted
• Certificates: mandatory certificate uploads; missing certificates lead to rejection; ensure ATC/corrigendum-compliant documents
• Quality/standards: no explicit IS/IS standard listed; bidders should align with procurement norms and ATC terms ensuring ration-item compliance
• Delivery window: no fixed calendar date provided; conforms to option-driven delivery extension mechanics in ATC

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not specified in provided terms; bidders must verify in ATC/corrigendum and attach as required
• Delivery: to Rashtriya Military School Ajmer; option clause allows quantity variation up to 25% during contract period
• Payment: terms not detailed in available data; rely on ATC for payment scheduling and milestones
• Documentation: upload all certificates/documents sought in Bid document, ATC, Corrigendum; non-compliance leads to rejection
• Inspection: pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection by Rashtriya Military School Ajmer depending on ATC
• Demurrage & penalties: 0.5% daily demurrage; items not lifted within 48 hours incur charges; one-month disposal if not collected
• Packing: packing weights standardized; net weight only counted; packing material non-returnable
• Option clause: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates; extended delivery time calculations apply