Indian Army Procurement of Office Stationery & Related Goods IS Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for a broad range of office stationery and related goods, conforming to IS standards across multiple categories (pencils, sketch pens, correction fluids, writing pens, sticky notes, self-adhesive flags, paper clips, staplers, binder clips, staples, file/folder, stamps, dak pad, scales, erasers, stamp-pad ink, and paper punch). The scope lists standardized items with Q4 quality benchmarks and IS/compliance references, intended for uniform supply to military units. The procurement emphasizes item-level standardization, packaging consistency, and OBM-compatible dimensions for ease of storage and distribution. The contract structure allows flexibility for increased quantity, subject to bid quantity adjustments and extended delivery windows. Key differentiators include IS 1375, IS 5650, IS 8499, IS 1848, IS 10375, and IS 13262 compliance embedded in item specs. This tender targets organized, bulk procurement for government use, with clear quality and packaging expectations. Bidder readiness hinges on meeting specified product categories and ensuring IS/IS 550/IS 1848 conformity where applicable, along with compatible packaging formats and delivery readiness.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Black Lead Pencils (V3) conforming to IS 1375 (Q4), Sketch Pens (V3) (Q4), Correction Fluid Pen (V3) (Q4), Writing Pens (Q4), Sticky Notes (V2) (Q4), Self Adhesive Flags (V3) (Q4), Paper Clips (V2) (Q4), Bindary items: Staplers (V3) (Q4), Binder Clips (V3) (Q4), Staples (V3) (Q4), File/Folder (V3) (Q4), Tags for Files (V3) (Q4), Poker/AWL IS 10375 (Q4), Manual Pencil Sharpener (V3) (Q4), Metric Steel Scales (V3) IS 1481 (Q4), Eraser (V2) (Q4), Stamps & Dak Pad items (Q4) and Paper Punch Machine (V2) (Q4).
• Standards referenced: IS 1375, IS 13262, IS 5650, IS 8231, IS 8499, IS 1848 (Part 1), IS 10375, IS 1481, IS 393.
• Physical parameters: Tip type, pen ink color, number of pads per packet, GSM of sticky notes, dimensions of flags (mm), register gramme and dimensions (mm), pages per register, binding type.
• Quality & packaging: Minimum paper grammage, inner paper specification per IS 1848, cover board GSM, number of pages, binding standards, test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC where applicable.
• Delivery/installation: Scope limited to supply of goods; delivery terms per option clause apply; bulk quantities may be adjusted up to 25% during contract.
• Miscellaneous: Perimeter terms include generic tape specs, clip shapes/sizes, and standard government procurement formatting.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/ security: Not explicitly specified in the excerpt; ensure alignment with bidder terms and option clause.
• Experience/ turnover: No explicit years provided; bidders should demonstrate capability for bulk office stationery supply and IS-compliant merchandise.
• Delivery timeline: Delivery periods governed by option clause; time extensions based on quantity adjustments with minimum 30 days.
• Payment terms: Not stated; typical government procurement may require milestone-based payments post-delivery.
• Documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, OEM authorizations, technical bid documentation.
• Warranty/penalties: Not specified; expect standard LD for late supply per contract terms.
• Special clauses: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract award and during currency; extended delivery periods apply with calculated time formula.