Tender Overview
Indian Army invites bids for a comprehensive range of stationery and Office Supplies in Gurdaspur, Punjab. The procurement covers 45 listed items including binder clips, drawing sheets, filing folders, envelopes, stamps, tapes, highlighters, pens, pencils, staplers, punches, ledger pages, and scale rulers. The estimated value is not disclosed, but the scope spans multiple item categories and bulk quantities across a single procurement window. A key differentiator is the inclusion of an option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery timelines tied to the original order’s delivery period. This tender targets reliable suppliers capable of meeting uniform quality and timely delivery for the Army’s administrative stationery needs. Unique aspects include the diverse mix of paper goods, adhesives, organizers, and writing instruments required for daily office use, with emphasis on consistent supply at scale. This tender presents a structured opportunity for vendors experienced in government procurement to service a disciplined, high-volume client.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No formal technical specifications are listed in the tender data; items fall under standard office stationery and basic supply categories.
- The BOQ lists 45 items, but item-level quantities and units are not provided.
- Categories cover writing instruments (pens, pencils, markers), paper products (drawing sheets, ledger pages), filing and organization (envelopes, stamp pads, clipboards, binders, folders), and miscellaneous consumables (adhesives, tapes, highlighters, erasers, rulers, punches).
- Given the Army context, bidders should anticipate quality and supplier capability to meet routine procurement cycles, with reliable delivery across a bulk, multi-item schedule.
- Compliance with standard office-supply quality where applicable (brand-agnostic but reliable sources) is implied by the buyer’s terms.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause permits increasing/decreasing ordered quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract time and during the currency of the contract, with updated delivery timelines calculated as (Increased quantity Ă· Original quantity) Ă— Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
- Suppliers must comply with the buyer’s delivery extension mechanics, including potential multi-interval adjustments.
- No specific EMD amount is disclosed in the data; bidders should prepare standard government EMD compliance documents.
- Payment terms and overall eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available tender data; bidders should expect standard government purchase conditions and documentation requirements.
- The tender requires adherence to the buyer-added terms in the “Generic” section and any local procurement rules applicable in Punjab.