Department of Military Affairs Tender by Indian Army (GEM/2025/B/6174440)

Tender Title: Perishable Items

Tender Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6174440

Issuing Authority/Department

The tender is issued by the Department of Military Affairs, which operates under the Ministry of Defence. This Department is responsible for the procurement of essential goods, services, and materials that support military operations and ensures the provision of quality consumables.

Scope of Work and Objectives

This tender focuses on the supply of various perishable items including but not limited to Beans, Brinjals, Lady Finger, Cucumber, Plantain Green, Tomato, Amaranth, Bitter Gourd, Coriander Green, and Ginger Green among others. The primary objective is to ensure a consistent supply of fresh produce to fulfill the dietary requirements of military personnel while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible bidders must be registered entities capable of providing the required perishable items. This includes meeting all relevant health and safety standards for food handling, as well as demonstrating experience in similar supply contracts. Additionally, compliance with local regulations and capabilities for timely delivery are essential.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must adhere to the technical specifications outlined in the tender documentation. Key requirements include:

• Capability to supply a total quantity of 13,300 kg of assorted perishable items.
• Assurance of freshness and quality of products in compliance with industry standards.
• Adherence to packaging standards to maintain product integrity during transit.

Financial Requirements

Bidders should provide a comprehensive pricing structure for the items being supplied, ensuring that costs are competitive yet reflective of market rates. Financial stability and the capacity to manage procurement logistics efficiently will be evaluated as part of the tender assessment.

Document Submission Details

All documentation relevant to the tender submission must be provided in accepted formats, including but not limited to:

• Technical proposals
• Financial bids
• Proof of eligibility
• Any additional certificates required for compliance

Submissions should be made electronically, adhering strictly to the instructions found in the tender documentation.

Special Provisions

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender. There are provisions in place that may benefit startups and encourage local sourcing in line with the 'Make in India' initiative.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation process will be thorough, focusing on both technical capabilities and financial offerings. Bidders will be assessed on their ability to provide high-quality perishable items and their proposals will be ranked based on price and compliance with tender requirements.

Delivery Locations

The successful bidder will be required to deliver the assorted products to specified military locations designated in the final contract.

Contact Information

For further inquiries related to this tender, interested parties are encouraged to reach out directly to the Department of Military Affairs for detailed assistance in understanding and preparing their submissions.