Indian Army Spice Procurement Tender Jalalander Punjab 2026 IS 550 Certified Spices Supply

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks supply of multiple spices for delivery to JALANDHAR, PUNJAB. Items include Black Pepper, Red Chilly, Cardamom Large, Coriander, Mustard Seed, Turmeric, Clove, Tamarind, Zeera. The scope is Supply of Goods with a potential 25% quantity variation during contract execution. OEM/exporter considerations require in-country after-sales support. The tender emphasizes turnover criteria for bidders and OEMs, ensuring financial capability for three preceding years. This procurement targets robust domestic supply with scope for incremental orders at contracted rates and extended timelines based on the option clause. The process hinges on compliance with seller qualifications and the bidders’ ability to sustain supply under government procurement norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: 9 spices listed in the BOQ; no specific technical specs provided in the data.
• Delivery terms: Options to adjust quantity by up to 25% during and after contract; delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; minimum extension time calculation applies.
• OEM/Import terms: For imported products, OEM must have registered Indian office to provide after-sales service.
• Turnover evidence: Bidder and OEM must provide audited balance sheets or CA certificate showing average turnover over the last 3 financial years; for new entities, turnover is calculated from post-incorporation years.
• Scope of supply: Restricted to supply of goods (no installation or services included).

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: Not specified in the provided data; bidders must refer to tender terms.
• Turnover requirements: Minimum average annual turnover to be used as per bid document for bidder and OEM; evidence via audited statements or CA certificates.
• Delivery timeline: Delivery schedule aligned with the original and extended periods per option clause; exact days defined by contract delivery terms.
• OEM criteria: OEM turnover criteria apply in bunch bids; primary-category OEM must meet turnover if multiple categories are involved.
• Documentation: Only supply of goods; additional terms require bidder to furnish standard T&C documents as per government procurement norms.