State Bank Of India A4 & Legal Size Multifunction Printer Tender Kottayam Kerala IS/ISO Standards 2026

Tender Overview

State Bank Of India (SBI), Department Of Financial Services, seeks procurement of A4 and Legal Size Multifunction Printer (MFP) for the location KOTTAYAM, KERALA - 686001. The scope targets multifunction devices with printing, scanning, copying, and optional fax capabilities, emphasizing ISO/IEC 24734 speed metrics, duplexing, and paper handling. The tender emphasizes OEM authorization valid for Kerala, local service support, and a guaranteed next-business-day warranty arrangement. The clause allowing quantity variation up to 25% during contract execution and extensions with a minimum delivery window of 30 days adds flexibility. A requirement to avoid obsolete products with at least a 7-year residual market life is specified to ensure long-term support and availability. The absence of a BOQ implies supplier-driven weight on BOM and configuration details. Key differentiators include on-site warranty, service center presence, and installation/testing readiness. This procurement targets SBI’s printing and document workflow modernization in Kerala, with attention to brand authorization and local service capability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: A4 and Legal Size Multifunction Printer (MFP)
• Printing technology: Laser/LED for A4 monochrome and color; inkjet MFPs covered by ISO/IEC 24734 metrics
• Speed requirements: ISO/IEC 24734 compliant speeds for A4 monochrome and color (PPM/IPM as applicable)
• Duplexing: Auto duplex printing/copying (2-sided) explicitly required
• Document handling: Original document feeder type for scanning/copying; number of main paper trays must be specified by bidder
• Connectivity: Required networking connectivity (LAN/Wi‑Fi/USB) and compatibility with SBI IT ecosystem
• Warranty: On-site warranty period and Extended warranty period to be defined in bid; installation/commissioning support needed
• Certification: OEM authorization certificate valid for Kerala; service center details at submission; next-business-day support commitment
• Other: Noted that BOQ contains no items; bidders must align with additional specification parameters; ensure product is not end-of-life within 7 years of market life

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount and mode to be as per AtC; verify at submission; GST handling as per prevailing rates
• Experience/Turnover: Bidders must demonstrate capable installation and support capability in Kerala; ensure OEM network and local service presence
• Delivery: Flexible quantity adjustment up to 25%; delivery timeline tied to delivery order dates with minimum 30 days extension if needed
• Documentation: OEM authorization for Kerala, bid-specific OEM authorization mentioning the bid number, GSTIN, and service center details
• Warranty/Service: Next-business-day warranty support required; sufficient engineers for installation and testing at consignee location
• Compliance: Bidder must avoid obsolete products; ensure 7-year residual market life per terms; price quoted strictly per schedule
• Other: Office of service provider required in Kerala; ensure authorized GST registration beyond minimal compliance