Central Council For Research In Ayurvedic Sciences Toner Cartridges Consumables Tender 2026 India WRT OEM MAF ISI

Tender Overview

The Central Council For Research In Ayurvedic Sciences invites bids for printer consumables, specifically toner cartridges and related consumables, under a GeM tender framework in India. While exact quantities and estimated value are not disclosed, the bid emphasizes OEM authenticity, fresh stock (manufacturing date within 6 months), and a 12-month comprehensive replacement warranty. Key differentiators include compulsory bid-specific OEM authorization (MAF) for dealers, 100% genuine OEM cartridges, and anti-counterfeit verification. The procurement targets reliable stock with strict authenticity controls, supported by a 48-hour replacement commitment for any non-functional cartridges. The option clause permits quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after contract award, influencing delivery planning and cost certainty.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product focus: toner cartridges and consumables for printers; compatibility with specified OEM models and brands as per tender scope
• Stock requirements: 100% brand-new OEM cartridges; original OEM holograms, barcodes, and QR codes intact
• Warranty: minimum 12 months comprehensive replacement warranty from acceptance; immediate replacement within 48 hours for premature failures
• Compliance: bid-specific Manufacturer Authorization Form (MAF) from the OEM required for dealers/distributors
• Stock freshness: manufacturing date not older than 6 months from GeM contract issue date
• Prohibitions: no refilled/remanufactured cartridges; only fresh OEM products
• Delivery: option to extend delivery period with proportional time based on quantity, subject to minimum 30 days; delivery terms aligned with original and extended periods
• Verification: OEM verification possible via issuer’s counterfeit verification cell

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/ security deposit: not explicitly specified in the data; bidders must adhere to standard GeM/Tender EMD norms
• OEM compliance: bidder must be OEM or formally authorized with a bid-specific MAF; generic authorizations not accepted
• Genuineness: strict ban on non-genuine/compatible cartridges; verification via OEM cell
• Shelf-life: ensure stock freshness (≤6 months) at contract award
• Warranty & service: 12-month warranty; replacement within 48 hours for faults; ensure fresh stock delivery
• Quantity variation: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity
• Documentation: mandatory submission of GST, PAN, OEM MAf, experience, and other typical bid documents per terms