Indian Army Writing Pens, Markers, and Register Tender Indore Madhya Pradesh 2026 – IS 1848 and IS 550 Compliant

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for writing pens, markers and highlighters, and registers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001. The procurement covers generic pen types, tip sizes, ink colors, and body materials with emphasis on IS 1848 (Part 1) inner paper specifications and register binding requirements. The scope includes multiple product types under a single tender, with a focus on standardisation across pens and registers. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of supplying printed registers with specified grammage and dimensions, and writing instruments matching IS 1848 and related printing language standards. Bidders should note possible quantity variations up to 25% under option clauses at contract rates.

Keywords and product context highlight the government procurement nature in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with a heavy emphasis on generic but standards-driven stationery items suitable for military use. Unique aspects include repeated emphasis on inner paper specification, binding, and paper grammage, plus a potential expansion of order quantity during contract currency.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product range: writing pens, markers, highlighters, and registers (Q4 category)
• Standards referenced: inner paper as per IS 1848 (Part 1); printing language requirements; grammage for paper and cover boards
• Register specifics: minimum length and width in mm; paper colour; page count excluding cover; binding method
• Pen/marker details: multiple generic fields repeated (type, tip size, ink color, body material) with exacts to be clarified in specification sheet
• Packaging/printing: inner paper specification confirmation, paper colour, and binding consistency
• Delivery/expiry: option to adjust quantity up to 25% and delivery period mechanics; GST handling per bidder’s regime
• Documentation reliance: OEM authorizations and technical compliance may be required; general terms allow GST considerations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD terms: not explicitly stated in data; bidders must prepare standard EMD as per tender rules
• Delivery window: delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order; extension mechanics defined by option clause
• GST: bidder bears GST impact; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, subject to quoted GST
• GST compliance reminder: verify applicable GST on own; purchaser not responsible for rate changes
• General terms: quantity variation up to 25%; extension rules apply; must comply with option clause and delivery calculations