Elementary Education Department Books and Flash Cards Procurement Shimla Himachal Pradesh ISI/IS 550 Compliant 2026

Tender Overview

Elementary Education Department, Himachal Pradesh invites bids for the procurement of Books and Flash Cards under the ICDS Bihar category, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001. The tender lists an EMD of ₹2,00,000 and references an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation with corresponding delivery adjustments. Bidders must adhere to ATC terms, upload documents as a single file if desired, and follow precedence of tender documents over GeM portal terms. The BOQ shows no items currently, indicating potential packaging or kit-content specification to be aligned with the tender’s technical criteria. Emphasis is on kit-content conformity and standard delivery coordination. Unique elements include the option to adjust quantity and the requirement to fully comply with provided tender ATC documents. The opportunity targets suppliers experienced in educational material supply for government programs. The procurement is geographically scoped to Shimla with a focus on packaged educational kits aligned to ICDS Bihar category standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Educational Kit contents including books and flash cards
• Standards: Conformity to the Technical Specification of the Kit Contents; emphasis on kit-content accuracy and interoperability with ICDS Bihar category
• EMD: ₹2,00,000; no exemptions
• Delivery: Option to extend delivery period corresponding to quantity variation; calculations follow (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period with minimum 30 days.
• ATC/Precedence: Tender document terms take precedence over GeM portal terms; documents may be uploaded as a single file
• BOQ: No items listed; implies kit-content compliance against standards rather than itemized quantities
• Tender flow: EMD submission, tender fee compliance, strict document upload per ATC

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD & Tender Fee must be submitted as per bank details in the tender document; no exemptions
• Document Submission: All required documents must be uploaded in designated sections; single-file upload allowed under ATC
• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during contract and currency; delivery timeline adjusts accordingly
• Precedence: ATC terms override GeM portal terms; strict adherence required
• Compliance: Bidders must comply with all tender conditions; non-compliance risks bid rejection
• Delivery & Payment: Delivery windows tied to original order dates; payment conditions follow tender terms as specified in ATC