School Education Department Chhattisgarh Printing & Binding Tender 20x27 cm Textbooks 2026
Bid Publish Date
24-Sep-2026, 11:13 am
Bid End Date
14-Oct-2026, 6:00 pm
EMD
₹7,29,213
Value
₹25,27,33,140
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
School Education Department Chhattisgarh invites bids for printing and binding services of textbooks in a multi-color center stitch or perfect binding format, sized 20x27 cm with inner cover printing and distribution slab. The opportunity covers multiple quantity slabs from small to very large orders, with a total estimated value of ₹252,733,134 and an EMD of ₹729,213. Consignee locations span key CG districts, including Bilaspur, Raigarh, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, and more. The contract is on a lumpsum basis per 8-page Farma, across several slabs (e.g., 1–5k; 5001–10k; up to 400k+), with optional scope adjustments up to 25%. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled to discuss printing of textbooks, and the buyer allows quantity/delivery adjustments post-award. This tender requires robust binding, printing, and logistics capabilities to handle large-volume, repeated production cycles in line with CG Store Purchase Rules.
- Organization: School Education Department Chhattisgarh
- Product/Service: Printing, inner cover binding, multi-color center stitch or perfect binding, distribution slab for textbooks
- Location: Chhattisgarh (CG) with multiple consignee delivery sites
- Scope differentiator: Lumpsum per 8-page Farma X with slab-based rate, bulk quantity handling, and delivery across state
- Key differentiator: pre-bid meeting and 25% scope variation clause
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No formal technical specifications published in the tender data
- Binding variants: center stitching (multi-color) and perfect binding depending on slab
- Document size: 20x27 cm with inner cover printing and distribution slab support
- Production scale: slabs from 1–5,000 up to 400,001+ pages; rate is per 8-page Farma unit
- Delivery model: multi-site CG consignee addresses; exact locations listed in ATC terms
- EMD: ₹729,213 (1% of slab-wise estimated value); bonding as per CG Store rules
- Pre-bid meeting: 29 September, 12:00–14:00 IST, via Google Meet
- Delivery and installation emphasize timely distribution across CG warehousing facilities
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹729,213 (1% of slab-wise estimated value) per CG Store rules
- Quantity/Duration variation: up to 25% increase or decrease at contract issue; post-award same limit
- Delivery locations: six-plus CG consignee sites including Bilaspur, Raipur, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur
- Pre-bid meeting: scheduled for Tuesday, September 29; Google Meet link provided
- Consignee details: listed for multiple CG districts; ensure accurate allocations
- ATC clause: standard buyer terms; ensure acceptance of scope changes and SLAs
- Payment/Contract: lumpsum pricing per 8-page Farma; ensure adherence to CG Store Purchase Rules
Key Specifications
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- Product category: textbook printing and binding (multicolor, center stitch or perfect binding)
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- Size: 20x27 cm with inner cover printing
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- Binding types: center stitching (multi-color) or perfect binding depending on slab
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- Page structure: 8-page Farma blocks with slab-based rate per unit
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- Delivery scope: multiple CG consignee locations listed in ATC
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- EMD amount: ₹729,213 (1% of slab-wise value)
Terms & Conditions
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EMD must be submitted as per CG Store rules, amount ₹729,213
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Quantity can be adjusted up to 25% during issuance and post-award
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Delivery to multiple CG consignees with pre-bid meeting and binding SLAs
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Lumpsum per 8-page Farma, payments per CG Store Purchase Rules; no explicit milestone schedule provided
Delivery Schedule
Delivery to multiple consignee sites across CG; exact timelines not specified in data
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified in available terms; ATC may include standard CG Store penalties
Bidder Eligibility
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Proven experience in bulk textbook printing and binding (multi-color) projects
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Capability to manage large-scale, multi-site distribution in Chhattisgarh
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Financial stability to sustain sizable EMD and production costs
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
12
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Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Item wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
Yes
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
50
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Center Side Stitching Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 50001-100000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Center Side Stitching Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 100001-250000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Center Side Stitching Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 250001 -400000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Center Side Stitching Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 400001 and above , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Perfect Binding Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 1 To 5000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Perfect Binding Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 5001-10000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Perfect Binding Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 10001-20000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Perfect Binding Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 20001-50000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Perfect Binding Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 50001-100000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Perfect Binding Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 100001-250000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Perfect Binding Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 250001 - 400000 , Custom Bid for Services - Multi Color Perfect Binding Forms Of Lumpsum Basis (total No Of 8 Pages Farma X Totalbooks X Per 8 Page Farma Unit Rate) Of Size 20x27 Cm Including Printing Inner Cover Binding Distribution Slab 400001 and above
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
14
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of service delivery acceptance certificate (SDAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Pre-Bid & Qualification
Pre-Bid Date
29-09-2026 12:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
CGTBC sector 24, Office Complex, Block B, Nawa Raipur, Atal Nagar
Delivery Details
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Raipur
Delivery Pincodes
492001
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalit Kumar Sahu | 492001,Chhattisgarh TextBook Corporation, Office Complex, Block B , Sector-24, Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh-492101 | Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 492001 | Project / Lumpsum Based | - | - |
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Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
11
Corrigendum Updates
3 Updates Update
Update
Extended Deadline
14-Oct-2026, 12:30 pm
Opening Date
15-Oct-2026, 12:30 pm
Update
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar textbook printing/binding projects
Financial statements or turnover proof showing capability for bulk orders
EMD submission proof (online transfer or bank guarantee as per tender rules)
Technical bid documents demonstrating binding/printing capabilities
OEM authorizations or sub-contractor arrangements if applicable
Any other documents explicitly requested in Buyer Added Terms (ATC)
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about CHHATTISGARH tender market
How to bid for textbooks printing binding tender in Chhattisgarh 2026
Bidders must register, obtain GST and PAN, provide financials and experience certificates for bulk binding projects, submit EMD of ₹729,213, and upload technical bid with binding capability proof. Pre-bid meeting details and consignee delivery locations must be acknowledged to ensure eligibility.
What documents are required for CG textbook tender submission 2026
Submit GST certificate, PAN, company financials, relevant experience certificates, EMD receipt, technical compliance documents for binding capabilities, OEM authorizations if using sub-contractors, and any ATC-required guarantees. Ensure copies are authenticated and uploaded before bid closing.
What are the binding options in the CG textbook tender 2026
The tender specifies center stitching for multi-color bindings and perfect binding for slabs requiring different finish. Selection depends on slab category and rate per 8-page Farma unit; confirm binding type in the technical bid and ensure printing quality aligns with inner cover requirements.
When is the pre-bid meeting for the CG textbook tender 2026
Pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 September, 12:00–14:00 IST via Google Meet. Participants should join using the provided link and prepare clarifications on binding, printing, inner cover, and multi-site delivery expectations.
What is the EMD for the Chhattisgarh textbook procurement 2026
The EMD is ₹729,213, equal to 1% of the slab-wise estimated value. This must be submitted per CG Store rules, and it is required to participate in the bidding and secure performance compliance for the contract.
What delivery locations are specified for CG textbook tender 2026
Delivery locations include Bilaspur, Raipur, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, and Central Warehousing in Raipur. Bidders must demonstrate logistics capability to supply multiple consignee sites across Chhattisgarh with timely distribution.
What are the 25% scope variation conditions in the CG tender
The buyer may increase or decrease contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at issue and post-award, with the service provider's consent. Lump-sum pricing per 8-page Farma must accommodate potential scope changes without renegotiating unit rates.
What standards or compliance are required for binding and printing
Specific standard codes aren’t listed; bidders should demonstrate capability for high-quality color printing, accurate page binding, inner cover printing, and distribution accuracy. Prepare samples, proofing processes, and a quality management approach to meet CG store expectations.