Indian Army Refined Groundnut Oil Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu 2026 - IS 550/IS ISI Marked Oil Procurement

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for Refined Groundnut Oil 1 Kgs Bottle variants (1, 2, 3, and 4). The location is CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU - 600001. The BOQ comprises 5 line items with unspecified quantities and units. A key bid condition permits a quantity variation up to 50% at contract placement and a further 50% extension during the contract, with delivery timing calculated from the original order. Bidders must show financial credibility per turnover guidelines and provide standard vendor onboarding documents. The ATC emphasizes that delivery windows depend on option exercise, with minimum 30 days for any extended period. This tender requires careful alignment with government procurement norms and supplier risk checks.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• BOQ contains 5 line items but no explicit quantities, units, or item descriptions are provided in the data.
• No product performance metrics or packaging standards are listed in the available data.
• The tender references standard vendor onboarding requirements (PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate) and a requirement to demonstrate turnover, without specifying the exact monetary thresholds.
• The only explicit process detail is the 50% quantity option clause and the associated delivery period calculation, which anchors supplier planning and risk assessment.
• No ISO/ISM standards or oil-spec certifications are stated in the current data; bidders should verify with the issuing authority.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Turnover criteria: minimum average annual turnover over the last three financial years as defined in the bid document.
• EMD/Financial security: not explicitly quantified in the data provided; bidders must consult the ATC for amounts.
• Documents required for vendor code creation: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by the bank.
• Delivery terms: option to increase quantity up to 50% during contract, with delivery period recalculated accordingly and minimum 30 days extension.
• Additional eligibility checks include non-liquidation status and not being under bankruptcy or receivership.