Tender Overview
The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) State Health Society Gujarat invites bids for plain copier paper that is ISI Marked to IS 14490 (Q4). The procurement targets standard white copier paper with defined size, grammage, and packing criteria. The bidding scope emphasizes ISI/CIS compliance, packaging integrity, and supplier readiness to meet delivery schedules under state purchase preference. The contract accommodates quantity adjustments up to 25% at both initial and during execution, with delivery timing linked to the final delivery order. The supplier must anticipate advance sample approval and adhere to sample-based conformity before bulk supply. This procurement is positioned within Gujaratβs health infrastructure supply chain, leveraging MSE state preference policies where applicable.
Key differentiators include: (a) ISI Marked (IS 14490) qualification, (b) Q4 grade specification, (c) sample-then-bulk-supply workflow, and (d) option-based quantity flexibility. The absence of BOQ items suggests a consolidated, standard item specification for plain copier paper rather than a multi-item catalog. This tender requires readiness for rapid sample validation and alignment to contract-spec modifications, with state-level MSE preferences potentially extending competitive advantage for eligible bidders.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Plain copier paper, ISI marked (IS 14490) Q4
- Standards: ISI Marked to IS 14490; packaging to maintain sheet integrity during transit
- Paper size: Reference to standard office copier format (A4/A3) as per IS 14490 requirements
- Grammage: Defined GSM for copier paper (exact GSM not specified in data; bidders must align to IS 14490 Q4)
- Packing: Secure packaging suitable for bulk transport; packing specifications to preserve quality and prevent moisture damage
- Quality control: Advance sample approvals; 2 samples within 5 days of award; modifications per buyer feedback; supply per approved sample
- Delivery scope: 25% quantity variation permitted; delivery timelines tied to final delivery order; extended delivery period calculations apply
- Purchase preference: State-level MSE preference via Udyam registration validation
- BOQ: No items listed; implies uniform, single-item paper procurement
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in available data; bidders should verify exact amount and mode
- Delivery terms: 25% variation allowed; delivery period starts from last date of original order; extended period governed by option clause
- Payment terms: Not specified in provided data; confirm terms in final RFP
- Sample requirement: 2 advance samples required; approval within 5 days of award; non-conforming samples may trigger termination or further modifications
- Purchase preference: MSEs from Gujarat with valid Udyam registration and online validation
- Documentation: Ensure GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and OEM authorizations per terms
- Contract risk: Potential for price adjustment with quantity shifts; ensure compliance with BJP-specified modifications