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Directorate Of Government Printing Mumbai offset printing cleaning chemicals tender 2025 – ISI/NABL lab-tested packaging and shelf life 24 months

Bid Publish Date

29-Dec-2025, 4:38 pm

Bid End Date

17-Jan-2026, 4:00 pm

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Issue29-Dec-2025, 4:38 pm
Corrigendum10-Jan-2026
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Quantity

16109

Category

Offset printing cleaning Chemical

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 11

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of Government Printing, Stationery And Publications, Mumbai invites bids for offset printing cleaning chemicals. The procurement focuses on chemical products used in printing operations, with explicit packaging, purity, and labeling requirements. The tender specifies testing and certification prerequisites and a shelf life criterion, including hazard labeling and central government/NABL/ILAC accredited lab conformity proofs. Quantity flexibility up to 25% of bid quantity is allowed, with contracting rates applicable. The assignment aims to ensure compliant, traceable supply with robust documentation and vendor credibility in Maharashtra's capital.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: offset printing cleaning chemicals
  • Purity (%): specified as a criterion in multiple entries; bidders must demonstrate compliant purity levels
  • Packing Size: defined sizes to be supplied; ensure consistent packaging across lots
  • Packaging Type: relevant container/pack style per specification
  • Shelf life: minimum usable shelf life of 24 months on delivery date
  • Test Reports/Certification: Availability of test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC Accredited Lab to prove conformity; copies to be furnished on demand at supply
  • Marking & Labeling: products must carry hazardous identification labels
  • Quality/Certifications: multiple references to generic certification entries; suppliers should provide applicable certifications and tests
  • Delivery/Documentation: ensure documentation accompanies each supply, including MSDS, batch numbers, MRP, and shelf life details
  • The terms emphasize compliance with safety, reporting, and traceability requirements for government printing operations.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Option clause permits quantity variation up to 25% at contract award and during currency, with delivery timelines adjusted accordingly
  • GST: bidder to assess own GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower
  • Experience: bidders or OEMs must have supplied similar products to Central/State Govt or PSUs for a minimum of 3 years prior to bid opening
  • Hazardous handling: strict safety measures for transport/storage; must display hazard labels, MSDS, batch numbers, and shelf life
  • Manufacturer Authorization: OEM/Original Service Provider authorization required when bidding through distributors
  • Shelf Life Clause: products must maintain at least 24 months shelf life at supply time; ensure usable stock balance
  • Compliance: bidders must meet all listed T&Cs and provide supporting documents with bid submission

Key Specifications

  • Offset printing cleaning chemicals with specified purity

  • Defined packing sizes and packaging types

  • Minimum shelf life of 24 months

  • Test reports from Central Govt / NABL / ILAC accredited labs

  • Hazardous labeling and MSDS requirements

  • OEM authorization for distributors

Terms & Conditions

  • Delivery quantity may vary by up to 25% with proportional delivery time extension

  • Bidder must verify GST; reimbursement linked to actuals or lower applicable rate

  • Three years of govt/PSU supply experience required with contract copies

  • Hazardous material handling and proper labeling are mandatory

  • Shelf life must be at least 24 months at delivery

  • OEM authorization required for distributor bids

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST implications to be borne by bidder; reimbursement based on actuals or lower rate; no separate GST guarantee implied

Delivery Schedule

Delivery periods adjusted for option quantity; extension formula: (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly stated; subject to standard govt procurement LDs if applicable to delivery delays

Bidder Eligibility

  • 3 years of supply experience with Central/State Govt/PSU for similar products

  • Not under liquidation or bankruptcy and in good financial standing

  • OEM authorization if bidding through an authorized distributor

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Technical Specifications 23 Items

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Generic Purity(%) 90, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 Or higher
Packaging Packing Size 1 - 250
Packaging Packaging Type Drum, can
Shelf life /Services Shelf life 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 Or higher
Test Report/Certification Certification ISO, NA Or higher

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates showing 3 years of supply to Govt/PSU (supporting contracts)

4

Financial statements or balance sheets for at least the last financial year

5

EMD/Security deposit documentation (as applicable)

6

Technical bid documents demonstrating conformity to product standards

7

OEM authorization / Manufacturer authorization certificates when bidding via channel partners

8

Hazardous material handling certifications and MSDS documentation

9

Quality certifications or test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs

10

Copies of lab test reports to be furnished on demand at time of supplies

Corrigendum Updates

1 Update
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Update

10-Jan-2026

Extended Deadline

17-Jan-2026, 4:00 pm

Opening Date

17-Jan-2026, 4:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about MAHARASHTRA tender market

How to bid for offset printing chemicals tender in Mumbai 2025

Bidders should prepare GST, PAN, and financials, plus three years of govt/PSU supply experience. Ensure OEM authorization if bidding through distributors, and provide NABL/ILAC-lab test reports proving purity and conformity. Delivery terms allow a 25% quantity variation with adjusted timelines.

What documents are required for Mumbai offset printing chemical bid

Submit GST certificate, PAN, company financials, three years govt/PSU supply contracts, OEM authorization, hazard labeling MSDS, lab test reports, and ED/EMD documentation. Include copies of test reports on demand and ensure 24-month shelf life on delivery.

What standards or certifications are needed for cleaning chemicals

Tenders require test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs and appropriate hazard labeling. Vendors should provide copies of conformity certifications, MSDS, and packaging compliance with safe handling norms as part of the bid.

When is delivery expected after contract in Mumbai tender

Delivery schedule adjusts with the 25% variation clause; calculated extension uses formula (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period with a minimum 30 days. Ensure readiness to scale delivery accordingly.

What are the EMD and payment terms for this Mumbai tender

EMD amount is not specified in the tender; bidders should watch for security deposit requirements. GST reimbursement will be as per actuals or the lower applicable rate. Payment terms align with government procurement norms following delivery and acceptance.

What is the shelf life requirement for supplied chemicals

Supplied cleaning chemicals must have a minimum usable shelf life of 24 months at the time of supply, with the balance shelf life clearly indicated on packaging and MSDS documentation.

Is OEM authorization mandatory for this procurement

Yes. If bidding through an authorized distributor, an OEM authorization certificate with detailed contact information and product scope must accompany the bid as part of vendor eligibility.

What labeling is required on hazardous chemical products

Products must include hazardous identification labels on packaging, with MSDS, batch numbers, date of manufacture, gross/net weight, and shelf life clearly printed for traceability and safety compliance.