Tender Title: Supply of Kitchen Spices and Masalas

Tender Reference Number: 5ba812c
Issuing Authority: Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence

The Supply of Kitchen Spices and Masalas tender under the reference number 5ba812c invites bids from qualified suppliers for the procurement of a variety of essential kitchen spices and masalas. The spices include but are not limited to Jeera, Mirch Powder, Haldi, Kitchen King, Ajwan, Hing, Meat Masala, Chicken masala, Sambhar masala, Rai, and Dhan. This tender aims to ensure the provision of high-quality spices to meet the needs of the military personnel.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The scope encompasses the supply of 139 units of various specified kitchen spices and masalas that meet the defined quality standards. The key objectives are to:

• Ensure the timely delivery of spices.
• Maintain quality assurance in every unit supplied.
• Foster a competitive bidding process that encourages participation from diverse suppliers, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups.

Eligibility Criteria

Suppliers interested in submitting bids must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Registration as a supplier with the appropriate government bodies.
• Compliance with all applicable regulations concerning food safety and quality.
• Prior experience in supplying similar products to government or large private sector entities.

Technical Requirements

Each bidder is required to demonstrate competency in producing and delivering the specified kitchen spices and masalas, adhering to the following technical guidelines:

• The products must comply with AGMARK or equivalent standards for spice quality.
• Proper packaging is necessary to ensure product safety and shelf life.

Financial Requirements

Bidders must submit a financial proposal detailing the cost of supplies, including:

• Pricing per unit of each spice.
• Any applicable taxes or additional charges.

Document Submission Details

Bid proposals, including all necessary documentation and financial details, should be submitted via the appropriate government procurement portal. All documents must be in PDF or Word format, with the tender reference number clearly indicated.

Special Provisions

The tender encourages participation from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, offering specific benefits such as:

• Relaxation in eligibility criteria.
• Preference during the evaluation process to enhance participation from smaller suppliers.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation will focus on multiple factors including:

• Compliance with technical specifications.
• Financial competitiveness.
• Quality assurance practices demonstrated by the bidding suppliers.

Delivery Locations

Successful bidders will be required to deliver products to designated military supply locations, which will be outlined in the detailed tender documentation upon successful award.

Contact Information

For any queries related to this tender, bidders may reach out to the contact point within the Department of Military Affairs as indicated in the official tender document.