Panchayati Raj Department Bihar Exercise Books Tender IS 5195 Q4 2026 Darbhanga Bihar

Tender Overview

The Panchayati Raj Department Bihar invites bids for Exercise Books conforming to IS 5195 (Q4), targeting institutions in Darbhanga, Bihar 846001. The tender focuses on standard-compliant exercise books, with details on product attributes not disclosed in the BOQ. Buyers emphasize IS 5195 Q4 conformity and delivery readiness for sizable school or government procurement programs. A key differentiator is the strict IS 5195 requirement, ensuring uniform paper quality and binding. The scope appears to be quantity-flexible under the option clause, with potential variability up to 25% and extended delivery timelines as specified in the terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product Type, Size, Number of Pages, Exercise Book for Subject, Ruling, Type of Inner Paper, GSM of the Inner Paper, Type of Cover and GSM, and GSM of the Cover Paper are listed as essential attributes, but specific values are not disclosed in the tender data. Bidders should verify IS 5195 (Q4) compliance and ensure compatibility with government-grade paper standards.
• Tender emphasizes high-quality binding, consistent page counts, and IS 5195 conformity, indicating a need for standardized production processes, quality control, and traceable materials.
• BOQ contains zero items, suggesting a framework-style/tentative procurement with unspecified quantity ranges or cataloged SKUs.
• The absence of start/end dates requires bidders to prepare generic, ready-to-fulfill capacity plans and supplier readiness for quick mobilization.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause allows the purchaser to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity during contract and currency, with delivery timing reset from the last delivery order date. Extended delivery time is computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. Bidders must comply with this stipulation.
• Delivery timelines, payment milestones, and EMD details are not specified in the data provided; bidders should seek clarification and prepare to meet standard government procurement timelines and security deposits where applicable.