Open tender · India · Himalayan Pink Rock Salt
Himalayan Pink Rock salt
Ministry of Defence in India is inviting bids for “Himalayan Pink Rock salt”. Bids close on 10 October 2026, 20:00 IST. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work, ISO certification and FSSAI compliance. Registered MSMEs and startups are exempt from the EMD.
The work
Supply of Himalayan Pink Rock Salt (1473 pieces)
- Shelf Life: 4.0 years
- Packaging type: Packed
- State: Powdered
- Packaging material: Plastic Bag, NA
- Packaging size in Grams: 1.0
- Mineral content: Maximum Potassium content 0.0%, Maximum Calcium content 0.4%, Minimum Sodium chloride content 98.5%, Maximum Magnesium content 0.2%
- Compliance to FSSAI Standards: Yes
- Is ISO certified: Yes
Key facts
- Bid validity
- 180 days
- Technical opening
- 11 Oct 2026, 20:00
- Evaluation
- Past Performance weightage: 50%
- Submission
- Online, on the e-procurement portal
- Price basis
- Local purchase of Rock salt rate to be quoted 1Kgs including GST
- Published
- 05 Oct 2026
- Reference
- GEM/2026/B/8119956
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- The declaration by the Buyer or any officer acting on his behalf communicated to the SUPPLIER in writing that a particular consignment has been condemned will be taken by the SUPPLIER as the conclusive evidence of the proper communication of that consignment provided that such communication is issued by the Buyer within 45 days of the expiry of the warranty period.
- The Supplier will have to refund to the government any claim under the warranty clause and other claim(s) that may arise out or under this agreement as soon as a demand to that effect is made by the Buyer failing which such claims will be recovered by adjustment against the performance security deposits.
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Same or similar Category Products to any Central/State Govt Organization/PSU for 3 Financial years before bid opening
- Proof needed: completion certificates
Certifications and registrations
ISO certification
FSSAI complianceCompliance to FSSAI Standards required
Test report from accredited labAvailability of test report from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab to prove conformity to specification
GST registrationBidder shall submit copy of GSTIN along with bid for Vendor Code Creation
PAN registrationBidder shall submit copy of PAN Card along with bid for Vendor Code Creation
Policy conditions
- Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
- Make in India: either
- Minimum local content: 50%
- EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups
Documents to submit
- Experience documentsCopies of relevant contracts and delivery acceptance certificates like CRAC
- Past performance documentsCopies of relevant contracts proving supply of cumulative order quantity in any one financial year
- Bidder TurnoverRequired as per eligibility criteria
- Cancelled ChequeFor Vendor Code Creation
- EFT MandateDuly certified by Bank for Vendor Code Creation
- Advance sample of rock saltMust be forwarded to depot before opening of technical bid