Indian Army Cartridge & Ink Supplies Tender 2026 Bidding Entry - IS0 9001/Non-Chinese Brand Req’d RAM Rajasthan 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is issued by the Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) for a range of consumables including cartridges (88A, 12A, 925A), toner (NPG 87), ink (008, 001), cartridge 18A 19A and ink GT53GT52. The BOQ lists 8 items but provides no explicit quantity; the contract contemplates an option to adjust quantities up to 25% at contracted rates. An estimated value is not disclosed, and delivery timelines are tied to delivery orders with adjustments if options are exercised. The tender emphasizes compliance with a broad ATC matrix and a strong emphasis on documentation and certifications. The opportunity is located under Indian Army procurement programs and targets suppliers capable of meeting high compliance standards. Key differentiators include OEM authorizations, annual turnover, and data sheet submission requirements. Unique aspects include non-Chinese brand certification, confidentiality, and product delivery assurance. This tender targets suppliers with structured quality systems and reliable supply chains.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: cartridges (88A, 12A, 925A), toner NPG 87, ink (008, 001), cartridge 18A 19A, ink GT53GT52
• No explicit technical specs provided in the data; emphasis on documentation and certifications in ATC
• Certificates to be uploaded include: ISO 9001-2015, OEM Authorization, Data Sheet, Warranty Certificate, Bank Solvency, Non-Disclosure, Confidentiality, Non-Chinese Brand Certificate, ECS Mandate, GSTIN, PAN, etc.
• Additional production/compliance checks implied by ATC; bidders should ensure product datasheets and brand authenticity align with government expectations
• BOQ requires compliant product delivery assurance and service support where applicable
• No IS/IS0 standard numbers beyond ISO 9001-2015 are specified in the data; bidders must rely on listed certifications and product data

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD is must be required; submission of security deposit is implied
• Extensive ATC entries: OEM Authorization, OEM Annual Turnover, CA-certified turnover, MSME status, data sheets, confidential certificates, warranty, service support
• Eligibility requires: valid GSTIN, PAN, Canceled Cheque, ECS mandate, and non-disclosure agreements
• Rejection criteria include incomplete or incorrect documents and non-submission of required certificates
• Option Clause allows quantity variation up to 25% during contract and extended delivery periods with time adjustments
• Payment terms and exact delivery timelines are governed by standard contract clauses and the option clause specifics