Indian Navy Books Procurement Tender Vellore Tamil Nadu 2026 ISI Standards Not Applicable
Bid Publish Date
07-Sep-2026, 9:13 pm
Bid End Date
22-Sep-2026, 3:00 pm
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
The Indian Navy, under the Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a comprehensive books procurement project in VELLORE, TAMIL NADU. The scope centers on supplying a large list of titles (55 items) including varied genres from Ignited Minds to The Alchemist and many non-fiction titles. The contract contemplates a substantial quantity framework with a potential 25% fluctuation in order quantity during and after award, at contracted rates. Bidders must ensure delivery of new, unused, genuine copies in pristine condition, with correct title/author/year per the SOW, and GST compliance in Tamil Nadu. The unique aspect is the requirement to maintain exact bibliographic specifications while allowing expansion within a defined percentage, ensuring readiness for educational or library-wide deployment by the Navy.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Books and educational literature (55 items in BOQ).
- Quality controls: New, unused, undamaged copies; original/published editions; no substitutions without consignee approval.
- Compliance: GST registered office in Tamil Nadu; copyright/compliance with IP rights; proper packing to prevent damage.
- ATC terms: Scope of Work (SOW) lists titles; no piracy or counterfeit copies; replacement for damaged/defective copies within the stipulated period.
- Delivery/packing: Proper packaging and timely delivery as per purchase order; bidder must confirm availability of all listed titles and editions per SOW.
- Variants: Option to adjust quantity by up to 25% during contract at contracted rates; delivery schedule tails to last delivery order date.
- Documentation: GST certificate and Tamil Nadu address for GST, plus OEM/authorisation where required.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Quantity variation: up to 25% increase/decrease at contract; extended delivery period calculations apply.
- Product integrity: Books must be new, genuine, non-counterfeit; any out-of-print titles must be communicated.
- Compliance: GST registration in Tamil Nadu; adherence to SOW titles, authors, and editions; proper packing and safe transport.
- Substitutions: Not allowed without prior written consignee approval.
- Inspection: Defects or damages discovered on inspection require replacement at no extra cost within the specified timeframe.
- Warranty/return: Replacements for defective items; seller responsible for copyright compliance and IP rights.
Key Specifications
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55 book titles listed in BOQ with exact editions/years specified in SOW
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All copies to be new, unused, undamaged, original and legally published
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GST registered office located in Tamil Nadu (for invoicing and compliance)
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Proper packaging to prevent damage during handling and transportation
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No substitutions without prior written consent of consignee; replacements for damaged/defective items
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Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation at contracted rates
Terms & Conditions
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EMD amount not disclosed in data; ensure compliance with ATC if required
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Delivery period follows last date of original delivery order; extended time rules apply
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GST Tamil Nadu registration required; titles/authors/editions must match SOW
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not disclosed in data; payment terms to be as per ATC and contract; ensure GST compliant invoicing
Delivery Schedule
Delivery starts from last date of original delivery order; option quantity extension impacts delivery time using (additional/original) × original period, minimum 30 days
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified; replacements for defects required; ensure timely delivery to avoid potential penalties as per standard procurement terms
Bidder Eligibility
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GST registration in Tamil Nadu and a registered office in the state
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Experience in supplying books or educational literature to government or large institutions
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Original publisher/authorisation for titles or compliance with SOW edition/year
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
55
Category
Ignited Minds
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
120 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
OEM Avg. Turnover
1
Past Performance
20 %
Experience Required
2 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Ignited Minds , Gitanjali , Indias Struggle for Independence , Param Vir Our Heros in Battle , Playing It My Way , Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea , The Story of My Experiments with Truth , Rich Dad Poor Dad , The Intelligent Investor , Deaths-An Inside Story , The Three Body Problem , Just Visiting this Planet , The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari , Ready to Fire , Wings of Fire , Tales of Athiranipadam , An Indian Pilgrim An Unfinished Autobiography , The Alchemist , Macbeth , Indias Missile Man , Think Rich Grow Rich , If Tomorrow Comes , Atomic Habits , The Psychology of Money , The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , ChakraSamhitha Vol 1 , Light on Yoga , General Anatomy , Make Your Bed , The One Thing , The Whole Brain Child , The Book You Wish Your Parents had Read , Limitless , Operation Sindoor , Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity , Psycho Cybernetics , Material Science and Engineering An Introduction , Practical Reliability Engineering , Jurans Quality Handbook , The Certified Quality Inspector Handbook , Introduction to the Technology of Explosives , Introduction to Radar System , Foundation for Microwave Engineering , Workshop Technology , Electro Magnetic Field Waves , Ambiguity Machines and other Stores , Machine Drawing , Total Quality Management , The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook , Metrology and Measurement , Six Sigma foe Everyone , System Engineering Towards Self Reliance , A Concise Introduction to Conventional Ammunitions with History Theory and Future , The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol 1 2 and 3
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Vellore
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Vellore | Vellore | - | - | 1 | 30 | - |
Authority Records
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Documents 5
GeM-Bidding-9858698.pdf
Main Document
BOQ Document
BOQ
BOQ Document
BOQ
Other Documents
OTHER
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
55 Items Sign in to view GEM price trends Sign in for GEM prices
Ignited Minds
Ignited Minds
Gitanjali
Gitanjali
Indias Struggle for Independence
Indias Struggle for Independence
Param Vir Our Heros in Battle
Param Vir Our Heros in Battle
Playing It My Way
Playing It My Way
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
The Story of My Experiments with Truth
The Story of My Experiments with Truth
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Rich Dad Poor Dad
The Intelligent Investor
The Intelligent Investor
Deaths-An Inside Story
Deaths-An Inside Story
The Three Body Problem
The Three Body Problem
Just Visiting this Planet
Just Visiting this Planet
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Ready to Fire
Ready to Fire
Wings of Fire
Wings of Fire
Tales of Athiranipadam
Tales of Athiranipadam
An Indian Pilgrim An Unfinished Autobiography
An Indian Pilgrim An Unfinished Autobiography
The Alchemist
The Alchemist
Macbeth
Macbeth
Indias Missile Man
Indias Missile Man
Think Rich Grow Rich
Think Rich Grow Rich
If Tomorrow Comes
If Tomorrow Comes
Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits
The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
ChakraSamhitha Vol 1
ChakraSamhitha Vol 1
Light on Yoga
Light on Yoga
General Anatomy
General Anatomy
Make Your Bed
Make Your Bed
The One Thing
The One Thing
The Whole Brain Child
The Whole Brain Child
The Book You Wish Your Parents had Read
The Book You Wish Your Parents had Read
Limitless
Limitless
Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor
Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity
Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity
Psycho Cybernetics
Psycho Cybernetics
Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor
Material Science and Engineering An Introduction
Material Science and Engineering An Introduction
Practical Reliability Engineering
Practical Reliability Engineering
Jurans Quality Handbook
Jurans Quality Handbook
The Certified Quality Inspector Handbook
The Certified Quality Inspector Handbook
Introduction to the Technology of Explosives
Introduction to the Technology of Explosives
Introduction to Radar System
Introduction to Radar System
Foundation for Microwave Engineering
Foundation for Microwave Engineering
Workshop Technology
Workshop Technology
Electro Magnetic Field Waves
Electro Magnetic Field Waves
Ambiguity Machines and other Stores
Ambiguity Machines and other Stores
Machine Drawing
Machine Drawing
Total Quality Management
Total Quality Management
The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook
The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook
Metrology and Measurement
Metrology and Measurement
Six Sigma foe Everyone
Six Sigma foe Everyone
System Engineering Towards Self Reliance
System Engineering Towards Self Reliance
A Concise Introduction to Conventional Ammunitions with History Theory and Future
A Concise Introduction to Conventional Ammunitions with History Theory and Future
The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol 1 2 and 3
The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol 1 2 and 3
| Item # | Title | Description | Quantity | Unit | Consignee | Delivery (Days) | Price Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ignited Minds | Ignited Minds | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 2 | Gitanjali | Gitanjali | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 3 | Indias Struggle for Independence | Indias Struggle for Independence | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 4 | Param Vir Our Heros in Battle | Param Vir Our Heros in Battle | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 5 | Playing It My Way | Playing It My Way | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 6 | Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea | Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 7 | The Story of My Experiments with Truth | The Story of My Experiments with Truth | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 8 | Rich Dad Poor Dad | Rich Dad Poor Dad | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 9 | The Intelligent Investor | The Intelligent Investor | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 10 | Deaths-An Inside Story | Deaths-An Inside Story | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 11 | The Three Body Problem | The Three Body Problem | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 12 | Just Visiting this Planet | Just Visiting this Planet | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 13 | The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari | The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 14 | Ready to Fire | Ready to Fire | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 15 | Wings of Fire | Wings of Fire | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 16 | Tales of Athiranipadam | Tales of Athiranipadam | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 17 | An Indian Pilgrim An Unfinished Autobiography | An Indian Pilgrim An Unfinished Autobiography | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 18 | The Alchemist | The Alchemist | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 19 | Macbeth | Macbeth | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 20 | Indias Missile Man | Indias Missile Man | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 21 | Think Rich Grow Rich | Think Rich Grow Rich | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 22 | If Tomorrow Comes | If Tomorrow Comes | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 23 | Atomic Habits | Atomic Habits | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 24 | The Psychology of Money | The Psychology of Money | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 25 | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 26 | ChakraSamhitha Vol 1 | ChakraSamhitha Vol 1 | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 27 | Light on Yoga | Light on Yoga | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 28 | General Anatomy | General Anatomy | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 29 | Make Your Bed | Make Your Bed | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 30 | The One Thing | The One Thing | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 31 | The Whole Brain Child | The Whole Brain Child | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 32 | The Book You Wish Your Parents had Read | The Book You Wish Your Parents had Read | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 33 | Limitless | Limitless | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 34 | Operation Sindoor | Operation Sindoor | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 35 | Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity | Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 36 | Psycho Cybernetics | Psycho Cybernetics | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 37 | Operation Sindoor | Operation Sindoor | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 38 | Material Science and Engineering An Introduction | Material Science and Engineering An Introduction | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 39 | Practical Reliability Engineering | Practical Reliability Engineering | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 40 | Jurans Quality Handbook | Jurans Quality Handbook | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 41 | The Certified Quality Inspector Handbook | The Certified Quality Inspector Handbook | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 42 | Introduction to the Technology of Explosives | Introduction to the Technology of Explosives | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 43 | Introduction to Radar System | Introduction to Radar System | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 44 | Foundation for Microwave Engineering | Foundation for Microwave Engineering | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 45 | Workshop Technology | Workshop Technology | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 46 | Electro Magnetic Field Waves | Electro Magnetic Field Waves | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 47 | Ambiguity Machines and other Stores | Ambiguity Machines and other Stores | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 48 | Machine Drawing | Machine Drawing | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 49 | Total Quality Management | Total Quality Management | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 50 | The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook | The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 51 | Metrology and Measurement | Metrology and Measurement | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 52 | Six Sigma foe Everyone | Six Sigma foe Everyone | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 53 | System Engineering Towards Self Reliance | System Engineering Towards Self Reliance | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 54 | A Concise Introduction to Conventional Ammunitions with History Theory and Future | A Concise Introduction to Conventional Ammunitions with History Theory and Future | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 | |
| 55 | The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol 1 2 and 3 | The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol 1 2 and 3 | 1 | nos | clpoark | 30 |
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate (Tamil Nadu)
PAN card of bidder
Experience certificates for similar book supply
Financial statements or solvency documents
EMD/Security deposit details (if applicable in ATC)
Technical bid documents confirming SOW compliance
OEM authorizations or publisher agreements (where required)
Proof of new, unused, original copies and edition/year specifics
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market
How to bid for the Indian Navy book procurement in Vellore?
Bidders must submit GST registration in Tamil Nadu, PAN, experience in similar supply, and technical bid detailing 55 listed titles per the SOW. Include original editions, ensure packaging quality, and confirm delivery timelines; ATC terms allow a ±25% quantity variation at contracted rates.
What documents are required for the book tender in Tamil Nadu?
Submit GST certificate in Tamil Nadu, PAN, bidder’s financials, experience certificates for similar book supply, publisher authorisations if required, and technical bid proving compliance with SOW titles, editions, and new copies.
What are the delivery terms for the Navy book supply contract?
Delivery begins after the last date of the original delivery order; if quantity increases, extended time = (additional quantity/original quantity) × original period, with a minimum of 30 days; ensure proper packing and damage-free delivery.
Which standards or compliance are required for book quality?
Books must be new, unused, undamaged, original, legally published; no substitutions without consignee approval; replacements for damaged items within the stipulated period; no counterfeit copies.
What is the scope of quantity variation for this tender?
The purchaser reserves the right to increase or decrease quantity up to 25% at bid/contract time and during the currency of the contract at contracted rates; ensure readiness for potential expansion.
How to ensure title/edition accuracy for SOW books?
The seller must strictly conform to the title, author, edition/year in the SOW; any out-of-print titles should be communicated; substitutions require prior written approval from consignee.
What is required for packaging and transport of books?
Books must be properly packed to prevent damage during handling and transportation; supplier bears responsibility for maintaining copy integrity and IP compliance during transit to the Navy facility.