Indian Army Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) Defence Tender 2026 DFS 420-2025 Packaging – Department of Military Affairs

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for procurement of Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) under a Defence category. Although exact quantity and estimated value are not disclosed, the tender emphasizes packaging conforming to DFS 420-2025 and strict compliance with defined oil-type specifications. The contract reserves a 25% quantity fluctuation at the time of order placement and during the contract period at contracted rates, with delivery timelines tied to the original delivery order dates. This tender targets suppliers capable of meeting defence-grade oil standards and DFS packaging mandates within a structured delivery schedule.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/category: Refined Groundnut Oil (V4) for Defence use; packaging must conform to DFS 420-2025.
• Standards/Compliance: Governing technical requirements linked to oil types and packaging standards; ensure oil type compliance per Defence specifications.
• Packaging: Packaging type explicitly required to meet DFS 420-2025 guidelines, ensuring traceability and defence-grade packaging integrity.
• BOQ status: No items listed in BOQ; bid must address packaging and oil specification alignment with DFS standard.
• Delivery implications: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract rates; delivery period adjustments based on the formula provided.
• Vendor criteria indicators: Emphasis on compliance with defence packaging standards and oil-type specifications.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Not disclosed in the provided data; bidders must review ATC terms for financial guarantees.
• Bidder documentation: Must submit PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by Bank with bid for Vendor Code Creation.
• Delivery tenure: Delivery timeline linked to the last date of the original delivery order; extensions calculated by (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days.
• Right to adjust quantities: Purchaser reserves the right to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during both initial placement and currency of contract.
• ATC compliance: Compliance with at least the basic ATC terms as uploaded; bidders should verify any additional vendor-specific clauses.