Tender Overview
The opportunity targets the supply of printer consumables to Northern Railway (Indian Railways) for toner cartridges / ink cartridges / consumables. The procurement scope states Only supply of Goods with no BOQ items currently listed, and requires Manufacturer Authorization/OEM details where distributors bid. The title indicates compatibility across generic printer classes, with emphasis on product class, color, model numbers, and minimum yield. Location and dates are not specified in the tender data. A key differentiator is the mandatory OEM authorization submission to validate supplier provenance and product legitimacy. This tender is relevant for suppliers in the printer consumables segment seeking government procurement through the Northern Railway corridor.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: GENERIC
- Product Class of Cartridge
- Printer/Multifunction Machines Brand for which cartridge/consumable is suitable
- Type of Cartridge/Consumable
- Color of Ink/Toner
- Model Number of OEM printer and OEM cartridge/consumable
- Minimum Yield of the replacement cartridge/consumable (pages)
- Requirements imply a broad compatibility matrix, with emphasis on OEM authorization and ensuring the offered items meet the generic standards for railway procurement. The absence of a listed BOQ suggests bidders should map their catalog to the stated generic fields and demonstrate compatibility with multiple printer brands and models.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Scope: Bid Price to include all cost components; procurement is for Only supply of Goods
- Manufacturer Authorization: Required for authorized distributors; submit OEM details (name, designation, address, email, phone) with bid
- No explicit EMD amount or value stated in the available data; bidders should prepare per standard government practice
- Tender appears to require OEM/authenticated cartridge solutions with documented product compatibility and minimal yield specifications; ensure compliance with supplier accreditation and authenticity checks
- Documents to accompany bid should reflect standard T&C adherence, including authorization certificates and product conformity declarations
