Tender Overview
The School Education Department Ladakh invites bids for a diverse range of educational books and wooden learning toys, including story books, moral tales, boxsets, puzzles, and STEM kits, as part of a comprehensive classroom and library enhancement. The procurement scope encompasses supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of goods, with an EMD of ₹2,000,000. The buyer’s terms allow a 25% quantity variation during contract execution, and the delivery schedule aligns with the extended period rules. The project targets schools across Ladakh, supporting reading promotion and hands-on learning through a broad catalog of age-appropriate materials and wooden learning aids. A notable differentiator is the emphasis on a mixed catalog spanning story books, puzzle sets, and Montessori-inspired toys, enabling a single supplier to cover multiple SKUs under one contract.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit technical specs in the tender; product categories include: Activity Book Sets, Reading Book Series (Level 1 & Level 3), Childrens Book Collections, Wooden Toys (Puzzle, Clock, Blocks, Memory Match, Drill/Doctor sets), Plush Toys, and STEM activity kits.
- EMD: ₹2,000,000; Bid includes supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (SITC).
- Supplier must provide Manufacturer Authorization with OEM details; turnover criteria apply to bidder and OEM (3-year average turnover) with audited statements or CA cert.
- Scope requires compliance with OEM brand eligibility and delivery terms; option clause enables up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates.
- No explicit primary standards listed; emphasis on integrated delivery of multiple product families under one contract.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹2,000,000 via specified mode; required to secure bid validity.
- Turnover criteria: Average annual turnover over last three financial years; bidder and OEM turnover must meet minimums per bid document.
- Delivery & SITC: Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning included; delivery timelines governed by option clause with minimum 30 days extension.
- Manufacturer Authorization: Mandatory OEM authorization form with complete contact details.
- Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, audited financials or CA certificate, and OEM authorizations as applicable; turnover evidence is mandatory for both bidder and OEM.
- Price adjustments allowed up to 25% of bid quantity; delivery time extensions calculated per formula.
