Indian Army Spices Procurement Tender 2025: IS 2443 IS 13446 FSSAI GMP Requirements for Turmeric, Cardamom, Cloves
Indian Army
JALPAIGURI, WEST BENGAL
Posted:
23 October 2025
Closed:
30 October 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force invites bid for a range of spices and condiments delivered to AIR FORCE STATION JALAHALLI, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560015. The procurement covers items such as Hing, Black Pepper, Chili, Cloves, Cardamom, Cumin, Fenugreek, Mustard, Poppy Seed, Coriander, Turmeric, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Garam Masala, Ani Seed, and Tamarind, conforming to IS 2443, IS 3576 and related IS standards. The scope emphasizes FSSAI licence compliance, hygienic packing, and packing sizes to be specified. The order quantity may vary up to ±25% during contract execution per the option clause. The estimated value and EMD details are not specified in the available data. A delivery schedule links to the original delivery order with a minimum 30-day extension in case of increased quantity. The bid requires vendor registration with government entities and 3 years of prior supply experience for the same category products.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Standards & Certifications: FSSAI licence; GMP per FSSAI; Hygienic & Sanitary requirements as per FSSAI regulations; Compliance with IS 2443 for product type and IS 3576 for turmeric and related spices.
- Packing & Marking: Packing size and packing-marking details to be provided; ensure packaging aligns with IS 2443 category.
- Product Scope: Spices and condiments including Hing, Black Pepper, Chili, Cloves, Cardamom, Cumin, Fenugreek, Mustard (V2), Poppy Seed, Coriander, Turmeric (Whole/Ground), Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Garam Masala, Ani Seed, Tamarind; conformance to specified IS standards.
- Delivery Location: AIR FORCE STATION JALAHALLI, EAST, BANGALORE-560015.
- Quality/Testing: GMP and hygienic requirements; adherence to packaging and marking standards; vendor to provide required documentation.
- Experience: Supplier must have 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply of similar category products to government bodies; primary product value must meet this criterion in case of bunch bids.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Financials: EMD amount not disclosed; bidders must provide bank guarantees and financial documents per T&C; bidders must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy.
- Delivery Terms: Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation; delivery period extends from last date of original order with minimum 30 days extension for increased quantity.
- Documents: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; NDA; vendor registration with government bodies; experience proofs for 3 years; OEM authorization where applicable.
- Eligibility: Registration/empanelment with any state/central/PSU government for required goods; proof of prior contracts with government entities; non-disclosure attestation.
- Address & Compliance: Installation or delivery at AIR FORCE STATION JALAHALLI, with compliance to security and procurement norms; bidders must meet all listed terms for bid validity and performance.
