Indian Army Kupwara Pickle & snack items Tender 2026 - ISI/Brand Quality, Packing Standards & Sample Check

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) — procurement of food items including GARLIC PICKLE, MANGO PICKLE, GREEN CHILLI PICKLE, MIXED PICKLE, GINGER PICKLE, MUNG PAPAD, MASALA PAPAD, and COCONUT POWDER for the Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir location. The tender involves 9 items with brand and packing quality emphasis; bidder must submit samples for quality/brand verification prior to technical bid evaluation and ensure no loose packing. Scope centers on supplier capability to meet high-quality packing, brand control, and on-location delivery. Key differentiator: brand verification, sample-based evaluation, and adherence to buyer’s quality standards. Unique clause: option to adjust quantity up to 50% during contract and extended delivery timelines. This tender targets established food suppliers with strong quality controls and brand compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items: 9 item family including garlic/mango/green chili pickles, mixed pickle, ginger pickle, mung papad, masala papad, and coconut powder.
• Quality/Brand: samples required for quality and brand check at delivery location prior to technical bid evaluation; no local brands accepted; emphasis on popular brands and packing standards.
• Packing: strict adherence to packing quality; loose packing not accepted.
• Brand Approval: selection prioritized after buyer approval; non-disclosure of contract terms is mandatory.
• Delivery/Inspection: post-receipt inspection at consignee site; nominated inspection agency may be involved.
• ATC/ATC Clauses: sample checks, anti-liability for disclosures, and NDA obligations apply.
• Pricing/Taxes: GST to be self-verified by bidders; reimbursement aligned to actuals with a cap at quoted GST percentage.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Pre-conditions: bidder must not be in liquidation or similar insolvency; upload undertaking.
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation documents required.
• Delivery Period: governed by option clause allowing up to 50% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency.
• Non-disclosure: bidders must sign NDA on bidder letterhead.
• Branding: no local brands; selection hinges on quality and brand approvals.
• Inspection: post-delivery acceptance testing at consignee site; pre-dispatch not applicable.
• Payment/Compliance: GST compliance and standard procurement terms apply; supplier must meet generic compliance requirements.