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The Directorate Of Secondary Education Assam invites bids for Coated Paper and Coated Board (Art and Chromo) conforming to IS 4658 (Q3), under the Education Department, located in KAMRUP, ASSAM - 781001. The procurement targets standard coated paper/board products with defined coating, GSM, and size specifications. The tender includes an EMD of ₹2,380,000 and requires compliance with stated certificates and material testing. The option clause allows quantity adjustments up to ±25%, with extended delivery timelines calculated per the formula, ensuring supplier flexibility. Bidders must meet financial and technical prerequisites to participate in this procurement.
Coated Paper and Board (Art and Chromo) conforming to IS 4658 (Q3)
Coating on Paper and Board per IS 4658 guidelines
GSM and Size: specified by IS 4658 (Q3) and order-specific
Delivery: quantity adjustments up to 25%; extended delivery time with defined formula
Quality: Material Test Certificate and BIS/ISO 9001 compliance
Certification: BIS licence, Type Test Certificate, OEM Authorization
EMD amount ₹2,380,000; bid security required
IS 4658 (Q3) compliance with coating standards
ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; BIS licences and tests
Option to adjust quantity by ±25%; delivery period calculated as (Extra quantity divided by original quantity) times original delivery period, minimum 30 days
Payment terms aligned to contract; submit proposed schedule; no advance guarantee without contract terms
Termination rights if delivery is not met or misrepresentation; lab-test-based acceptance; potential penalties per contract
Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; undertaking to this effect must be uploaded
ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM
BIS licence, type test certificates and material test certificates required
Quantity
800000
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
No
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
Yes
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
200
Past Performance
80 %
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Coated Paper and Board (Art and Chromo) (V3) Conforming to IS 4658 (Q3)
Advisory Bank
HDFC Bank
ePBG Percentage
2%
ePBG Duration (Months)
18
Max Delivery Days
60
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Kamrup Metro
Delivery Pincodes
781001
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Ch Sarmah | 781001,Assam State Textbook Production and Publication Corporation Limited, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001 | Kamrup Metro | Assam | 781001 | 800000 | 60 | - |
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Main Document
CATALOG Specification
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Extended Deadline
21-Aug-2026, 10:30 am
Opening Date
21-Aug-2026, 11:00 am
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar coatings/paper-board supply
Financial statements showing turnover and solvency
EMD payment proof (DD/online payment receipt)
ISO 9001 certificate (bidder or OEM)
BIS licence and type test certificates
Material Test Certificate
OEM authorisations (if applicable)
Technical compliance certificates and approvals
| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARDS | Type of Coated Paper and Coated Board | Coated Art Paper, Coated Art Board, Coated Chromo Paper, Coated Chromo Board |
| STANDARDS | Coating on Paper and Board (Art And Chromo) | One Side, Both Side |
| STANDARDS | GSM of the Paper and Board (Art And Chromo) | 80 gsm, 90 gsm, 100 gsm, 120 gsm, 130 gsm, 150 gsm, 170 gsm, 200 gsm, 250 gsm, 300 gsm, 350 gsm |
| STANDARDS | Size of the Coated Paper and Board | 4 A0 (1682 X 2378), A0 (841 X 1189), A1 (594 X 841), A2 (420 X 594), A3 (297 X 420), A4 (210 X 297), B9 (44 X 62), RA0 (860 X 1220), RA1 (610 X 860), RC1 (670 X 940) |
Key insights about ASSAM tender market
To bid in Kamrup, bidders must hold ISO 9001, BIS licences, and provide Material Test Certificates. Prepare EMD ₹2,380,000, upload OEM authorisations if applicable, and ensure IS 4658 (Q3) conformity with coating and GSM/size specs. Delivery terms include ±25% quantity flexibility.
Submit GST and PAN, experience certificates for similar coatings, financial statements, EMD proof, ISO 9001 certificate, BIS licence and type test certificates, Material Test Certificate, and OEM authorisations. Ensure all certificates are current and uploaded with the bid.
Procuring organization requires IS 4658 (Q3) conformance for coating on paper and board; ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; BIS licence and type test certificates; material testing performed in Buyer’s laboratory as final acceptance criteria.
Delivery time follows contract terms; if quantity increases or decreases by up to 25%, the extended delivery period is calculated as (extra quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
The EMD/bid security is ₹2,380,000. Ensure payment via the specified method and attach the receipt or DD confirmation with the bid to avoid disqualification.
Material Test Certificate must accompany supply; the buyer’s lab results determine acceptance. Non-conforming items may be rejected and could trigger contract termination per ATC terms.