Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Stationery & Office Supplies Tender Chennai Tamil Nadu IS 1375/IS 8231/IS 4747 2026

Tender Overview

Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs invites procurement of comprehensive stationery and related office supplies, including writing pens, black lead pencils conforming to IS 1375, erasers, staple pins/staples, markers/highlighters, binder clips conforming to IS 8231, staplers, air freshener liquids, self adhesive flags, stamp pads/ink, facial tissues, file tags conforming to IS 8499, electronic calculators, scissors, extension boxes, files/folders, correction fluids, paper weights, scales (IS 1480) and tapes conforming to IS 13262. Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed; scope covers “Only supply of Goods” as per ATC terms. Distinctive features include wide IS/ISI/compliance requirements and a mix of Q4/Q3 item categories across multiple stationery types. The tender emphasizes standard compliance, supplier capability, and adherence to specified IS/packaging norms. This is a government-grade stationery procurement with clauses for quantity variation and pre/post-inspection processes. Keywords: tender in Chennai, SBI procurement style, India Army stationery bid.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Categories cover a broad list: pens (type, tip size, ink color), pencils (type, grade, shape, eraser), erasers (eraser type, length/width, colour), staple pins (size, count per box), binder clips (jaw width, clip height, number per box), staplers, air fresheners (liquid/solid, bottle size, fragrance), self-adhesive flags, stamp pads (size, colour, material), stamp ink (colour, ml content), facial tissues, file/tags (IS 8499), electronic calculators (type, display lines, digits, power source), stationery scissors (IS 989), extension boxes (body material, cord length), files/folders (material, pockets, color), correction fluids, paper weights, scales (IS 1480), tapes (width, length, base material, IS 13262).
• Standards & Compliance: conformance to IS 1375 for pencils; IS 8231 for binder clips; IS 4747 for stamp-related items; IS 393 for stamp pad ink; IS 8499 for file tags; IS 1480 for scales; IS 13262 for tapes; IS 989 for scissors. Additional references to ISI/ISO frameworks where applicable.
• Product Identification: explicit listing of item types with multiple generic attributes (e.g., ink color, tip size, length/width of eraser, stamp pad size) mapped to the BOQ-like item categories.
• Packing & Packaging: unit type and counts per box/unit specified for several items (erasers, binder clips, binder clips, stamp pads, tags).
• Quality/Testing: inspection regime indicated (post-receipt inspection at consignee site; pre-dispatch by NA if selected); certificates required for bid acceptance.
• Delivery/Scope: scope limited to supply of goods; delivery terms aligned to option clause triggers for quantity variation up to 25% and extended delivery timelines with minimum 30 days.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the available data; bidders must refer to ATC for certificate requirements.
• Delivery & Extension: option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; delivery duration adjusted per formula with a minimum of 30 days; extended delivery time may apply during option exercise.
• Inspection: Post receipt inspection at consignee site; nominated BOO site; pre-dispatch inspection at seller premises only if selected in ATC.
• Scope of Supply: Bid price to include all costs; only supply of goods.
• Certificates/Documentation: Upload required certificates to avoid rejection; ATC and Corrigendum terms apply.
• Eligibility & Documentation: Bidder must meet ATC terms; OEM authorizations and technical compliance may be required depending on the item-category.
• Warranty/Penalties: Not explicitly stated in the provided data; penalties would be governed by standard government contracting terms and ATC.
• Key Clauses to Note: All items must meet the specified IS standards; delivery sequences and inspection terms will govern acceptance; loading of penalties/LDs follows contract terms.