Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by North Western Railway (Department: Indian Railways) for procurement of Toner Cartridges / Ink Cartridges / Printer Consumables. Estimated value is ₹54,219, with no listed start/end dates. The procurement targets standard printer consumables, aligned with railway operations requiring reliable compatibility and vendor support. A key differentiator is the mandatory OEM authorization certificate from the manufacturer, submitted on the bidder’s letterhead. The tender emphasizes authorized dealer status and validity of the authorization, aiming to ensure genuine product support and warranty coverage. The process requires compliance with the tender-specific/General OEM authorization clause to avoid invalid offers. The buyer’s inspection will be conducted by the consignee, and past performance will be assessed over the last three financial years plus the current year up to tender opening, shaping bidder eligibility and credibility. This tender is positioned under the Indian Railways procurement framework, targeting timely delivery of essential consumables for station and office printers.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Toner Cartridges / Ink Cartridges / Printer Consumables
- Estimated Value: ₹54,219
- OEM Authorization: Mandatory tender-specific/general authorization letter from manufacturer, on bidder’s letterhead
- Bidder Eligibility: Authorized dealer of the manufacturer; valid authorization document required
- Past Performance: Evaluated for last 3 financial years and current year up to bid opening
- Inspection: Conducted by the Consignee
- BOQ Items: Not listed; no quantities provided
- Standards/Compliance: Not specified in available data, but OEM authorization implies genuine brand qualifications
- Submission Focus: Demonstrate supplier credibility, authentic product, and manufacturer-backed support
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in data; bidders should verify as part of submission
- OEM Authorization: Submit TEN DER SPECIFIC/General OEM AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE from manufacturer on letterhead; non-submission invalid
- Past Performance: Considered for last 3 financial years and current year up to bid opening
- Inspection: By Consignee
- Documents to Prepare: GSTIN, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical bid, OEM authorization
- Delivery/Execution: Not specified; ensure timely fulfillment per railway procurement norms
- Payment Terms: Not specified; verify in final bid documents
- Warranty/Support: Manufacturer-backed terms implied by OEM authorization
