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Indian Army Books Supply Tender Kangra Himachal Pradesh 2026 ISO 9001 Qualified

Bid Publish Date

17-Jan-2026, 10:07 am

Bid End Date

28-Jan-2026, 10:00 am

Progress

Issue17-Jan-2026, 10:07 am
Technical21-01-2026 21:29:19
Financial
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Quantity

24

Category

Land of the Seven Rivers by Author Samjeev Sanyal

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • Vendor must hold ISO 9001 certification for either bidder or OEM
  • Minimum 3 years govt/PSU supply experience in same/product category
  • Quantity can increase up to 25% of bid quantity during contract
  • All books must be latest editions with valid ISBN; government publications exempted
  • Must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT Mandate for vendor code
  • GST reimbursement governed by actuals or applicable rate, capped to quoted GST
  • Scope limited to supply of goods (books); no service components
  • ATC requires non-defective copies and up-to-date ISBN on titles

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Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks the supply of books to the designated location in KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The scope is limited to the goods supply category with a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% increase over the bid quantity during contract execution. Bidders must demonstrate 3 years of govt/central or state PSU supply experience for the same or similar category products. A valid ISO 9001 certification is mandatory for the bidder or the OEM. The procurement emphasizes up-to-date books (latest editions) with ISBN where applicable and adherence to GST norms. Unique ATC clauses require non-defective copies and current ISBN on all titles. This tender emphasizes compliance, reliability, and timely delivery within contract terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product/Service: Supply of books; scope includes latest editions with valid ISBN on each title (government publications exempted).
  • Standards & Certifications: ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM. Delivery must align with latest book edition standards.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply to Central/State Govt Organizations or PSUs; provide contract copies showing annual quantities.
  • Documentation: GSTIN, PAN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation from Terms and Conditions.
  • Scope of Supply: Only GOODS; price must include all costs; no obsolescence risk (5 years residual life Mandate).
  • ATC Notes: Latest edition books; ISBN on all titles; government publications may vary.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Performance: Not explicitly stated in the summary; bidders must comply with generic tender terms and ensure timely delivery as per option clause.
  • Delivery Flexibility: Quantity adjustments allowed up to 25% during contract and extended periods; delivery time recalculation based on (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
  • Documentation for Vendor Code: Provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank.
  • Warranty/Quality: Books must be latest edition; no defective copies; ISBN must be present except official government publications.
  • Experience Proof: Contracts with governments; show annual quantity in each year.
  • GST: GST must be self-verified; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates up to quoted GST percentage.

Key Specifications

  • Product: Books (latest editions) with ISBN on each title

  • Quantity: Flexible up to 25% increase during contract

  • Delivery: As per option clause; minimum 30 days for additional time

  • Standards: ISO 9001 certified for bidder or OEM

  • Eligibility: 3 years govt/PSU supply experience with proof

  • Quality: No defective copies;ISBN present except official publications

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD and pricing terms aligned to govt tender norms (not explicitly stated here)

  • Delivery time extensions governed by option clause with minimum 30 days

  • Documentation for vendor code requires PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST reimbursement as actuals or applicable rate; payment terms unspecified in detail; bidders should anticipate standard govt practice

Delivery Schedule

Delivery starts from the last delivery order date; extended delivery time calculated by provided formula with minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly detailed; standard govt LD expectations would apply for late delivery or non-conforming books

Bidder Eligibility

  • 3 years of govt/PSU supply experience in the same product category

  • ISO 9001 certified bidder or OEM

  • Have regularly manufactured and supplied similar Category Products to govt/PSU in last 3 years

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

No

Item Category

Land of the Seven Rivers by Author Samjeev Sanyal , The Hundred Year Nos 01 Marathon by Author Pillsbury Michael , Tinderbox by Author MJ Akbar , The 33 Strategies of War Author Robert Greene , Full Spectrum Author Arjun Subramaniam , It worked for me Author Colin Powel , Small Unit Leadership Author Malone , Extreme Ownership Author Jacko Willink and Leif Babin , Platoon Leader by Author James R Mcdonough , Defence into Victory Author William Slim , Professional Mil Education Making of the 21st by Lt Gen AB Shivane , Not War, Not Peace Author Perkovich Dalton , PLAs Tactical Transformation with Chinese by Anshuman N , Strategy The Indirect Approach by Author BH Liddell , Physics of the Future Author Michio Kaku , The Art of Military Innovation Author Luttwak , The Future is Faster than you Think Author Diamndis Kotler , The Drone Age Author Michael J Boule , Author Bostrom Superintelligence Nick , Thinking. Fast and Slow Author Khaneman Daniel , The Clash of Nos 01 Civilizations and Remaking of World Order by S P Huntington , Sapiens Author Yuval Noah Haran , 50 Battles Changed the World Author-William Weir That Nos 01 , You are Born to Nos 01 Blossom Author APJ Abdul Kalam

Authority Records

MINISTRY OF DEFENCEMILITARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

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Documents 5

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Main Document

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 24 Items Sign in for GEM prices

#1

Land of the Seven Rivers by Author Samjeev Sanyal

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#2

The Hundred Year Nos 01 Marathon by Author Pillsbury Michael

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#3

Tinderbox by Author MJ Akbar

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#4

The 33 Strategies of War Author Robert Greene

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#5

Full Spectrum Author Arjun Subramaniam

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#6

It worked for me Author Colin Powel

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#7

Small Unit Leadership Author Malone

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#8

Extreme Ownership Author Jacko Willink and Leif Babin

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#9

Platoon Leader by Author James R Mcdonough

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#10

Defence into Victory Author William Slim

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#11

Professional Mil Education Making of the 21st by Lt Gen AB Shivane

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#12

Not War, Not Peace Author Perkovich Dalton

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#13

PLAs Tactical Transformation with Chinese by Anshuman N

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#14

Strategy The Indirect Approach by Author BH Liddell

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#15

Physics of the Future Author Michio Kaku

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#16

The Art of Military Innovation Author Luttwak

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#17

The Future is Faster than you Think Author Diamndis Kotler

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#18

The Drone Age Author Michael J Boule

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#19

Author Bostrom Superintelligence Nick

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#20

Thinking. Fast and Slow Author Khaneman Daniel

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#21

The Clash of Nos 01 Civilizations and Remaking of World Order by S P Huntington

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#22

Sapiens Author Yuval Noah Haran

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#23

50 Battles Changed the World Author-William Weir That Nos 01

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days
#24

You are Born to Nos 01 Blossom Author APJ Abdul Kalam

As per specification att with ATC

1 nos Delivery: 45 days

Required Documents

1

PAN Card copy

2

GSTIN copy

3

Cancelled cheque

4

EFT Mandate certified by bank

5

Proof of ISO 9001 certification (bidder or OEM)

6

Contracts demonstrating 3 years govt/PSU supply experience

7

Copies of relevant govt/PSU supply contracts with annual quantities

8

Latest ISBN details for each book (where applicable)

Technical Results

S.No Seller Item Date Status
1
BIRDHANO ENTERPRISES   Under PMA
-21-01-2026 21:29:19
2
GRASP CORPORATION   Under PMA
-28-01-2026 03:59:25
3
M/S GURU NANAK ENTERPRISES   Under PMA
-21-01-2026 20:50:57
4
M/S HEER DEFENCE TRADERS   Under PMA
-21-01-2026 21:09:33
5
M/S KUBE HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL SERVICES   Under PMA
-26-01-2026 17:02:24

Financial Results

Rank Seller Price Item
L1
M/S GURU NANAK ENTERPRISES(MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:SC )    Under PMA
Item Categories : Land of the Seven Rivers by Author Samjeev Sanyal,The Hundred Year Nos 01 Marathon by Author Pillsb
L2
M/S HEER DEFENCE TRADERS (MII)   Under PMA
Item Categories : Land of the Seven Rivers by Author Samjeev Sanyal,The Hundred Year Nos 01 Marathon by Author Pillsb
L3
BIRDHANO ENTERPRISES (MII)   Under PMA
Item Categories : Land of the Seven Rivers by Author Samjeev Sanyal,The Hundred Year Nos 01 Marathon by Author Pillsb

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about HIMACHAL PRADESH tender market

How to bid for Indian Army book supply tender in Kangra Himachal Pradesh 2026

Bidders must meet eligibility: 3 years govt/PSU supply experience, ISO 9001 certification (bidder or OEM), GSTIN, PAN, cancelled cheque, and EFT Mandate. Include ISBN details for titles, latest editions, and ensure non-defective copies. Delivery terms follow the option clause with possible 25% quantity changes.

What documents are required for vendor code creation in this tender

Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank. These documents enable vendor code creation and participation access. Ensure GST is verified, and provide ISO 9001 certificates if applicable to either the bidder or OEM.

What are the technical book specifications for this army procurement

Books must be latest editions with valid ISBN unless government publications. Each title should have ISBN printed. The requirement emphasizes up-to-date editions and non-defective copies, aligning with ATC clauses and standard govt publishing practices.

When is the delivery window for this Kangra books tender

Delivery timelines are governed by the option clause; additional time equals (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. Original delivery period remains the baseline unless extended by contract terms.

What is the role of ISO 9001 in this procurement

Bidder or OEM must hold ISO 9001 certification to qualify. This ensures quality management for supplied books. Provide certificate copies; this standard underpins consistency, defect control, and compliance with government procurement expectations.

How does the 25% quantity increase clause impact bids

Bid prices should anticipate possible 25% quantity expansion during contract execution. Delivery schedules adjust based on the calculation method provided, with a minimum 30-day extension, ensuring readiness for demand fluctuations during supply.

What happens if a title lacks ISBN in government publications

For official government publications, ISBN is not mandatory. However, for all other titles, ISBN must be present. This distinction affects catalog preparation and compliance checks during bid evaluation and delivery verification.

What are the GST considerations for this procurement

GST is to be checked by bidders; reimbursement will be as per actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower, up to the quoted GST percentage. Ensure GST compliance in invoicing and maintain proper tax documentation for variance claims.

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