Indian Army Office Supplies Tender 2025 B-IS 5650 IS 13892 IS 14490 Staple Pins Paper Clips

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a broad range of office stationery and paper products conforming to IS standards, including Staple Pins, Paper Clips, Sticky Notes, Envelopes, Plain Copier Paper (ISI Marked to IS 14490), Registers, File/Folder, Dak Pad, Paper Adhesives, Liquid Gum, and Office Paste per IS 2257 and IS 13262. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the provided data. Key differentiators include ISI/IS conformity, IS 14490 compliance, and IS 5650 family products. This tender targets suppliers of standardized stationery with quality certifications and country-wide supply capability, applicable to military administration settings. Unique aspects include adherence to multiple IS standards across product categories and a bulk procurement scope for office requisites. The notice reflects a generic supply contract framework under government norms, with potential quantity variation under option clauses.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories span Staple Pins, Paper Clips, Sticky Notes, Envelopes, Copier Paper (ISI Marked to IS 14490), Registers, File/Folder, Dak Pad, Paper Adhesives, and Pressure Sensitive Tapes (IS 13262).
• Standards referenced include IS 5650 (staples in Q4), IS 13892 (envelopes Q4), IS 14490 (ISI-marked paper), IS 2257 (adhesives/glue), and IS 13262 (tapes).
• Specifications require: staple size and count per box, clip shapes and sizes, envelope dimensions and colour, paper GSM and size, Dak Pad and register dimensions, binding and cover materials, lamination and inner paper per IS 1848 (Part 1), and test reports from NABL/ILAC/Central Govt labs where applicable.
• Packing details, unit type, and packaging counts for clips and sticky notes; container compatibility for file/folder; and BOM-style compliance with IS marks where specified.
• Tender emphasizes quality compliance, product type clarity, and delivery readiness across multiple office categories.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed in provided data; bidders must review bid document for exact amount.
• Turnover: three-year average turnover criteria required, with audited statements or CA certificate; apply if incorporated for ≥3 years.
• Delivery: delivery schedule tied to purchase orders with potential extension under option clause; delivery terms govern quantity adjustments up to 25% and proportionate time calculations.
• Payment: standard government terms apply; suppliers may need to submit GST, PAN, and financials; performance/penalty linked to delivery performance.
• Documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance certificates as applicable.
• Warranty/AMC: not explicitly stated; bidders should confirm warranty/after-sales terms in final bid.
• Misc: bid must comply with Buyer Added Terms including option quantity variations and last-date-of-delivery calculations.