Tender Overview
Organization: Engineers India Limited, requesting procurement of visiting cards with ECO-Mark conformity and advance sample approvals. Scope includes paper type, grammage, card size ±1 mm, printing side/color, and finishing under General Requirement categories. Quantity: 100,000 cards to be delivered in a staggered schedule across 365 days, with 25,000 cards per quarter. Location specifics are not listed; procurement targets corporate branding assets for official use. A key differentiator is the emphasis on ECO-Mark compliance and pre-approval of samples before supply. Unique terms include potential incremental quantity at contract rates and a minimum delivery window tied to extended periods.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Visiting cards (general requirement) with specified paper type and grammage, card size within ±1 mm, single/double-sided printing as per requirement, and standard printing color options.
- Finish & Packaging: Surface finish to be specified; packaging standards likely align with bulk office stationery.
- Testing/Certification: Must provide test reports from AHSP/NABL/ILAC accredited labs or Central Government Lab to prove conformity.
- Advance Sample: Supplier must provide advance samples for buyer approval before commencement of supply (unless direct buying).
- Compliance: Product must be ECO-Mark compliant; printing/color and finishing must meet specified quality controls.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Delivery: Staggered delivery: 100,000 cards within 365 days; thereafter 25,000 cards per quarter.
- GST: Bidder to handle GST; reimbursement up to applicable rates or quoted rate, whichever is lower.
- Financial Standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking is required.
- Invoicing: Invoice should be in consignee name with consignee GSTIN.
- Contract Flexibility: Purchaser may adjust quantity by ±25% and extend delivery as per option clause.
- Termination: Buyer may terminate for non-compliance or delivery failure with written notice.
