Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Office Supplies Tender 2026 — ISO 9001 Compliance, 250000 Estimated Value

Tender Overview

Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks a comprehensive supply of office and art stationery under a single procurement event with an estimated value of ₹250,000. The scope includes a broad catalogue of items such as China graph pencils, colored markers, binding supplies, gift packing materials, paper products, sewing tools, and adhesive goods, across multiple sub-categories. The tender emphasizes ISO 9001 certification for bidders or for the OEM of offered products, and mandates a minimum turnover criterion to establish financial reliability. With 31 total items in the BOQ, the contract allows quantity variations up to 25% during the currency of the contract, at contracted rates, and requires adherence to specified delivery timelines. This procurement is positioned as a centralized government supply for administrative and training operations, demanding consistent quality and supply chain reliability. Unique aspects include the option clause on quantity, GST handling guidance, and a turnover-based eligibility framework. The tender offers a controlled procurement environment designed for institutional buyers, where timely delivery and compliant documentation are critical differentiators. Suppliers should prepare to prove ISO 9001 status and demonstrate sufficient turnover over the last three financial years. The composition of items suggests a standardized office-arts supply basket aligned to Indian Army administrative needs, with a clear emphasis on quality standards and delivery scalability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item scope covers 31 line items including: China Graph Pencil, CD Marker All Colors, OPH Marker types, Staper Pins oblique variations, Gift Packing Paper & Ribbon, Sewing tools, Fevicol, and Index Divider Sheets.
• Standards & Certifications: ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM; no other standards listed.
• Quantity & Value: estimated contract value ₹250,000; BOQ contains 31 items with unspecified unit quantities; 25% quantity variation permitted.
• Delivery/Scope: delivery terms aligned to original order date with option-based extensions; delivery window tied to extended periods by a calculated formula.
• OEM/Turnover: OEM turnover criteria apply; bidders must show turnover for last 3 years; if OEM is younger than 3 years, post-incorporation turnover considered.
• GST: GST payable as applicable; bidder bears GST calculation responsibility; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates.
• Documentation: bidders must meet standard documentation expectations and IS/OEM certifications; no product-specific technical specs disclosed.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not explicitly specified in the tender data; bidders should verify at bid submission.
• Turnover Criteria: minimum average annual turnover over last 3 years; bidder and OEM turnover requirements indicated; CA/audited statements to be uploaded.
• Delivery Timeline: delivery period begins from the last date of original delivery order; option-based extensions may apply with minimum 30 days increments.
• Payment Terms: GST handling as per actuals; no explicit advance or milestone payment terms stated.
• ISO 9001: mandatory certification either by bidder or OEM; non-compliance may affect eligibility.
• Documents: standard GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documentation, OEM authorizations where applicable.