Directorate Of Technical Education Gujarat Plain Copier Paper ISI Marked to IS 14490 Tender 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Directorate Of Technical Education (Gujarat) seeks Plain Copier Paper (ISI Marked to IS 14490, Q4). Estimated Value: ₹45,000.00. Location unspecified; procurement targets state-aligned supply within Gujarat. Category/Product: ISI-marked copier paper with standard IS 14490 compliance; packing and marking as per standard. The tender includes an option clause allowing ±25% quantity variation and contract delivery timelines tied to original order, with extended time rules. A mandatory DD-based EMD of ₹1,350 payable to Principal, R C Technical Institute (Ahmedabad) via Gujarat procurement policy. Unique aspect: service-center presence requirements and startup/MSE exemptions under policy. The tender emphasizes certificate uploads and adherence to ATC terms. A DS-structured buy ensures suppliers demonstrate ISI and IS 14490 compliance, with potential post-award service obligations. This opportunity targets paper suppliers capable of reliable Gujarat-wide delivery, with specific EMD and documentation needs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Plain Copier Paper; Size not specified; Grammage (GSM) not specified; must meet ISI marking and IS 14490 (Q4) standards.
• Packing: explicit packing requirements exist but exact packaging details are not disclosed in the summary.
• Standards/Compliance: ISI marked; IS 14490 compliance essential.
• Delivery/Quantity: quantity may fluctuate ±25%; delivery period calculation follows option clause rules with minimum 30 days; delivery starts from last date of original delivery order.
• EMD Submission: ₹1,350 via Demand Draft; DD must be dated on or before bid end date; hardcopy to be uploaded and delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Service Center: must have functional service centers in each consignee state; if not, establish within 30 days of award; payment contingent on evidence of service capability.
• Exemptions: DPIIT Startup recognition or MSE status may qualify for exemptions per Gujarat State Procurement Policy 2024.
• Documentation: bidders must upload all required certificates and documents; missing documents may lead to rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1,350 via DD to Principal, RC Technical Institute, Ahmedabad; hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end date.
• Delivery Terms: delivery period linked to original order; option period details require computation formula with minimum 30 days.
• Service Centre: mandatory presence in each consignee state; extendable within 30 days of award; payment released after evidence submission.
• Exemptions: startups (DPIIT) and MSEs with Udhyam CSPO/National SSI registration may qualify for EMD exemptions under Gujarat policy 2024.
• Documentation: upload certificates, ATC, Corrigendum compliance; non-submission risks rejection.
• Payment Terms: credit terms not fully specified; payment conditioned on service capability evidence and contract compliance.
• Quantity Flexibility: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% during contract and currency.
• Warranty/Support: service-center support implied; on-site or carry-in warranty terms to be clarified in contract.