Indian Army Procurement: IS 1848 Register, Paper & Pads Supply for Writing & Office Essentials 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs invites bids for a suite of office writing and stationery items, including Register (V2/V3), Desk Pads, Black Lead Pencils conforming to IS 1375 (Q4), Writing Pens, File/Folder with binding, and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes conforming to IS 13262 (Q4). Estimated value and EMD not disclosed; procurement focuses on IS 1848 (Part 1) inner paper specifications, binding, and dimensional criteria for registers, along with standard pen, pencil, tape, and envelope requirements. The tender emphasizes precise grammage, minimum register length/width, cover board grammage, and paper format compliance. Notable differentiators include strict IS 1848 compliance, specific binding and paper thickness, and a diverse product mix under a single tender. This is a national-level government procurement exercise targeting standard office stationery for defense logistics. Expected delivery and quality adherence to specified standards will determine eligibility and award. The absence of BOQ items suggests a consolidated or framework approach rather than itemized lotting. Key competitive advantage will originate from demonstrable IS-compliant manufacturing capabilities and documented quality controls. This opportunity requires adherence to rigorous documentation and certification norms. Clients should prepare to align with IS standards and industry best practices for military-grade stationery supply.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product types: Register (V2/V3), Desk Pads, Black Lead Pencils (IS 1375), Writing Pens, File/Folder with binding, Adhesive Tapes (IS 13262), Electronic Calculator, Correction Fluid, Metric Steel Scales, Correspondence Envelopes (IS 13892)
• Inner paper specification: IS 1848 (Part 1) compliant
• Registers: Minimum length and width in mm; number of pages excluding cover; binding method
• Grammage & dimensions: Paper GSM; cover board GSM; pad dimensions (length x width); number of pages per pad
• Pencils & pens: Pencil type, grades, shapes, pen type, tip size, ink color, number of lines/digits for calculator
• Tapes: Base material type, tape width in mm, tape length in meters; tolerance rules
• Envelopes: Type, dimensions (mm), color, window presence
• Accessories/Materials: Front/back cover materials, file/folder binding mechanism, paper layout design
• Standards/Compliance: IS 1848, IS 1375, IS 13262, IS 13892; ISI/ISO certifications as applicable
• Miscellaneous: Generic product type clarifications, binding types, measurement tolerances, and format specifications

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed; bidders must verify in the bid document
• Delivery timeframe: Not specified; terms require adherence to delivery schedule via option clause
• Payment terms: Not disclosed in available data; typical government norms apply
• Documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, technical bid, OEM authorizations
• Warranty/Support: Not specified; align with standard defense procurement practices
• Option clause: Purchaser may adjust quantity by up to 25%, with proportional delivery time adjustments
• Certification: Compliance with IS 1848 (Part 1), IS 1375, IS 13262, IS 13892; ensure relevant manufacturer qualifications
• BOQ: No items listed; prepare to address consolidated requirements and cross-reference with IS standards