Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Stationery & Office Supplies Tender 2026 IS 1481 IS 13262

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a defined stationery and office-supply package including Glue Sticks, Metric Steel Scales conforming to IS 1481, Correction Fluid, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes with Plastic Base conforming to IS 13262, Self Adhesive Flags, Black Lead Pencils conforming to IS 1375, Markers, Highlighters, Writing Pens, Staplers, and Manual Pencil Sharpener. The scope covers multiple generic and specification-based items with varied quantities. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the available data. This procurement targets consistent, IS-compliant office consumables for military administration, with emphasis on standardised dimensions, materials, and performance. A key differentiator is the mandatory IS/ISO-aligned standards for several items and the potential option clause for quantity adjustments during contract execution.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: Glue Sticks (Q4), Metric Steel Scales (Q4) conforming to IS 1481, Correction Fluid capacity, Pen Tip/Ink specifications, Tape base materials conforming to IS 13262 (Q4), Self Adhesive Flags with standard colours, Pencils conforming to IS 1375 (Q4), assorted Markers/Highlighters, Writing Pens, Staplers (V3, Q4), Manual Pencil Sharpeners (V3, Q4).
• Standards referenced: IS 1481 for metric scales, IS 13262 for tapes, IS 1375 for pencils; Pencil/flag dimensions, colours, and pad colour assortment defined under standards sections; tape width tolerances (±1.0 mm up to 25 mm, ±1.5 mm above 25 mm); core diameter, flag dimensions, and body materials specified in various terms.
• Key technical attributes to capture: outer body material, path for testing/quality checks, expiry/retention of correction fluid, pen tip/point types, ink colours, staple pin compatibility, throat depth, and stapling capacity per sheet.
• Deliverables include clearly defined quantities with unit measurements (gm, cm, mm, meters) and mandatory conformance to enumerated standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not disclosed in the data; bidders must provide valid GST and PAN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate with bid.
• Turnover criteria apply to both bidder and OEM: minimum average turnover over the last three years (ending 31st March) as specified in the bid; consolidated with audited statements or CA certificates.
• An option clause allows up to 50% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency, with delivery time recalculated accordingly and minimum 30 days extension rules. GST invoice and GST portal payment confirmations are required during GeM invoicing. Vendor code creation terms apply.
• Delivery timelines, payment terms, and penalties (if any) are governed by the option clause and standard GeM terms; bidders must meet turnover, GST compliance, and OEM qualifications as applicable.

Additional Notes

• A BOQ shows 0 items; the tender emphasizes category-wide IS/standard conformance and multiple generic item specs, suggesting a combined procurement approach rather than a single line item. Bidders should prepare for OEM-level documentation where applicable and ensure all technical data sheets align with IS standards.