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Indian Army Spices & Condiments Tender India IS Standards & FSSAI GMP 2025

Q: What are the key quality standards for this spice tender in India?

Bidders must meet **FSSAI Standards**, possess a valid **FSSAI Licence**, comply with **GMP** and Hygienic/Sanitary Regulations; ensure pesticide residue limits, absence of moulds/insects, and conformity to IS specifications where referenced.

Q: What is the packing requirement for spices in this procurement?

Packing must specify **Packing Size** per pack, **Net content** per unit, and include proper packing marks as per **IS 2443**; ensure hygienic packaging and labeling suitable for government tenders.

Q: What is the delivery time frame for quantity variations in this tender?

The option clause allows up to **25%** quantity variation at contract placement, with delivery period extended proportionally; minimum extension is **30 days** if the original period is extended.

Q: Which standards govern the spice specifications for this tender?

Standards referenced include **IS 2443** for packing and marking, along with applicable **FSSAI** requirements and GMP; additional IS standards may be specified for individual spices (e.g., turmeric, clove, cardamom).

Q: Are OEM authorizations required for this spice procurement?

Yes, bidders may need **OEM authorization letters** if the product is sourced through an OEM; ensure authorization documents are included in the technical bid to meet eligibility.

Posted

25 Oct 2025, 08:54 am

Deadline

04 Nov 2025, 09:00 am

Location

SONITPUR , ASSAM

Progress

Issue25 Oct 2025, 08:54 am

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Quantity

525

Key Highlights

• Brand/OEM requirements may be specified; prepare OEM authorizations if applicable
• Strict adherence to FSSAI Standards and GMP; valid FSSAI licence mandatory
• Packing sizes and net content must align with IS 2443 and packing/marking norms
• Option clause permits up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution
• Delivery period adjusts with quantity changes; minimum extensions defined
• Submission must include: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, turnover proofs, and technical bids
• Standards referenced include IS 2443, IS 5955, IS 13446, IS 3576, and other listed IS marks

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DIETARY ARTICLES CORIANDER SPICES

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of multiple spices and condiments, including Chili, Mustard, Turmeric, Coriander, Fenugreek, Asafoetida, Tamarind concentrate, Cloves, Black Pepper, Cumin and Large Cardamom, conforming to IS specifications and FSSAI licensing. Deliverables cover packaging, packing marks, and net content per pack as per IS 2443 and related standards. The scope emphasizes quantity flexibility up to 25% (option clause), with conformity to FSSAI GMP and hygienic requirements. The buyer may prescribe specific brand/OEM requirements and ensure packaging to meet hygienic and sanitary norms. The procurement targets security for a broad spice portfolio under a single contract, with emphasis on quality control and certification.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

Governing Standards and Certifications: FSSAI Standards, valid FSSAI Licence, and compliance with GMP and Hygienic/Sanitary Requirements per FSSAI regulations.
Packing & Marking: Packing Size per pack and Net content per unit; type as per IS 2443; packaging mark per item; weight in kilograms.
Specifications: Governing Standard; Type of Turmeric/Clove/Cardamom/Other Spices; color, odour, flavour, and defect controls; tamarind concentrate quality parameters; absence of moulds and extraneous matter; pesticide residues and metallic contaminants.
General: Hygiene during processing, tamarind characteristics, packaging form (cardamom form), and compliance with all listed standards.
Compliance: Explicit reference to multiple IS/IF standards and multiple packing configurations; brand/OEM requirements may be specified in the tender terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

EMD: Not specified in the tender details; bidders must check the terms for security deposit requirements.
Experience/Turnover: Turnover criteria and OEM turnover criteria are described in the Buyer Added Terms; bidders must present audited financial statements or CA certificates for the last 3 years where applicable.
Delivery & Price: Option clause allows +/- 25% quantity variation; delivery period extends proportionally with new quantity; bid should include all costs (supply, installation if required, testing, commissioning).
Documents: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; experience certificates; OEM authorizations; technical bid documents; financial statements.
Quality/Compliance: Must meet FSSAI and GMP requirements; ensure hygienic processing, suitable tamarind characteristics, and absence of contaminants; conform to IS standards where referenced.

Key Specifications

Spice types: Chili, Mustard, Turmeric (Whole/Ground), Coriander (Whole/Ground), Fenugreek, Asafoetida, Tamarind Concentrate, Cloves, Black Pepper, Cumin, Large Cardamom
Governing Standards: FSSAI compliance, GMP, Hygienic/Sanitary requirements
Packing: Size per pack; net content per pack; packing marks per IS 2443
Quality: Pesticide residue limits, absence of moulds/insects, extraneous matter limits
Characteristics: Tamarind taste, color, odour, flavour; turmeric type; clove type; cardamom form
Certification: IS standards alignment where called out; brand/OEM specifics as per tender

Terms & Conditions

Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency
Delivery time frames adjust proportionally to changed quantities, minimum 30 days
Mandatory submission of GST, PAN, cancelled cheque and EFT mandate with bid

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment terms are as per buyer terms, with delivery-based settlement; no fixed advance mentioned

Delivery Schedule

Delivery schedule subject to option clause; delivery period extends with changed quantities

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties/LD not explicitly stated in available data; implied via procurement terms

Bidder Eligibility

Adequate turnover as per bid document (3-year average turnover evidence required)
OEM turnover criteria satisfied for offered product
Valid GST registration and PAN; ability to provide EMD/BD as per terms

Technical Specifications 13 Items

Item #1 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
General	Type	Powder
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to FSSAI Standards & Availability of Valid FSSAI Licence	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice as per FSSAI	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements as per FSSAI Regulations	Yes
Packing and Marking	Packing Size	1 kg

Item #2 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
Specification	Governing Standard (ISS)	Conformity to IS 2323
Physical Characteristics	Type	Whole
Packing and Marking	Net content of each Pack	1 kg

Category	Specification	Requirement
General	Type as per IS 2443	Ground
Packing and Marking	Pack Size	1 kg

Item #4 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
Standards and Certification	Governing Standard	Conformity to IS 3576
General Requirements	Type of Turmeric	Ground
Packing and Marking	Packing Size (in kilogram / kg)	0.1 kg, 1 kg

Item #5 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
General	Type	Whole
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to FSSAI Standards & Availability of Valid FSSAI Licence	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice as per FSSAI	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements as per FSSAI Regulations	Yes
Packing and Marking	Packing Size	1 kg

Item #6 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
General	Type	Compounded Asafoetida or Bandhani Hing
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to FSSAI Standards & Availability of Valid FSSAI Licence	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice as per FSSAI	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements as per FSSAI Regulations	Yes
Packing and Marking	Packing Size	100 gms

Item #7 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
Standards and Certification	Governing Standard	Conformity to IS 5955
General Requirements	Tamarind Characteristics	As per clause 4.1 of IS 5955
General Requirements	Hygiene	As per clause 4.2 of IS 5955
General Requirements	Color	As per clause 4.3 of IS 5955
General Requirements	Flavour	As per clause 4.4 of IS 5955
General Requirements	Defects	As per clause 4.5 of IS 5955
General Requirements	Requirements for Tamarind Concentrate	As per clause 4.6, Table 1 and Table 2 of IS 5955
General Requirements	Freedom from Moulds, Insects etc	As per clause 4.7 of IS 5955
Packing and Marking	Pack Size	1 kg

Item #8 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
Standards and Certification	Governing Standard	Conformity to IS 4404
General Requirements	Type of Clove	Whole
General Requirements	Odour and Flavour	As per clause 4.1 of IS 4404
General Requirements	Colour	As per clause 4.2 of IS 4404
General Requirements	Absence of Moulds, Insects etc	As per clause 4.3 of IS 4404
General Requirements	Extraneous Matter	As per clause 4.4 of IS 4404
General Requirements	Requirements for Cloves	As per clause 4.5, table 1 and table 2 of IS 4404
General Requirements	Hygiene Conditions during Processing & Packing	As per clause 4.6 of IS 4404
General Requirements	Pesticide residues and Metallic Contaminants	As per clause 4.7 of IS 4404
Packing and Marking	Packing Size	1 kg

Item #9 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
General	Type	Whole
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to FSSAI Standards & Availability of Valid FSSAI Licence	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice as per FSSAI	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements as per FSSAI Regulations	Yes
Packing and Marking	Packing Size	1 kg

Item #10 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
General	Type	Cumin (Safed Zeera) Whole
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to FSSAI Standards & Availability of Valid FSSAI Licence	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice as per FSSAI	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements as per FSSAI Regulations	Yes
Packing and Marking	Packing Size	1 kg

Category	Specification	Requirement
Form	Form of cardamom	capsules
Packing	Packing size(kg)	1

Category	Specification	Requirement
General	Type as per IS 2443	Whole
Packing and Marking	Pack Size	1 kg

Item #13 Details

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Category	Specification	Requirement
General	Type	Whole
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to FSSAI Standards & Availability of Valid FSSAI Licence	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice as per FSSAI	Yes
Governing Standards and Certifications	Compliance to Hygienic and Sanitary Requirements as per FSSAI Regulations	Yes
Packing and Marking	Packing Size	1 kg

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Required Documents

PAN Card copy

GSTIN copy

Cancelled cheque copy

EFT mandate with bank certification

Audited financial statements or CA/Cost Accountant certificate for turnover

Experience certificates for similar spice procurements

OEM authorization letters (if applicable)

Technical bid documents demonstrating compliance with FSSAI, GMP, and IS standards

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the Indian Army spice tender in India 2025?

Bidders should ensure FSSAI licence validity, GMP compliance, IS standard alignment (IS 2443, IS 5955, IS 3576, IS 13446), prepare OEM authorizations if needed, and submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, turnover proofs, and technical bid documents by the stated bid deadline.

What documents are required for the spice procurement bid in India?

Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, turnover certificates for the last 3 years, experience certificates for similar spice procurements, OEM authorizations, and all technical bid documents showing compliance with FSSAI, GMP, and IS standards.

What are the key quality standards for this spice tender in India?

Bidders must meet FSSAI Standards, possess a valid FSSAI Licence, comply with GMP and Hygienic/Sanitary Regulations; ensure pesticide residue limits, absence of moulds/insects, and conformity to IS specifications where referenced.

What is the packing requirement for spices in this procurement?

Packing must specify Packing Size per pack, Net content per unit, and include proper packing marks as per IS 2443; ensure hygienic packaging and labeling suitable for government tenders.

What is the delivery time frame for quantity variations in this tender?

The option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract placement, with delivery period extended proportionally; minimum extension is 30 days if the original period is extended.

What is required to prove financial eligibility for this spice bid?

Provide audited balance sheets for the last 3 years or a CA/Cost Accountant certificate indicating turnover; OEM turnover criteria must also be met for the offered product.

Which standards govern the spice specifications for this tender?

Standards referenced include IS 2443 for packing and marking, along with applicable FSSAI requirements and GMP; additional IS standards may be specified for individual spices (e.g., turmeric, clove, cardamom).

Are OEM authorizations required for this spice procurement?

Yes, bidders may need OEM authorization letters if the product is sourced through an OEM; ensure authorization documents are included in the technical bid to meet eligibility.