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Airports Authority Of India Thermal Ribbon & SCOSTA Smart Card Tender Mumbai 2025 with IS 7816/SCOSTA Compliance

Posted

27 Oct 2025, 12:54 pm

Deadline

08 Nov 2025, 03:00 pm

EMD

₹39,865

Value

₹19,93,217

Location

MUMBAI , MAHARASHTRA

Progress

Issue27 Oct 2025, 12:54 pm
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Quantity

10100

Category

Thermal Ribbon

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 1

SMART CARD

Tender Overview

The Airports Authority Of India (AAI) requires supply of SCOSTA/SCOSTA-CL compliant smart cards and associated Thermal Ribbon consumables. Estimated contract value is ₹19,93,217 with an EMD of ₹39,865. The procurement targets Mumbai-based integration with existing Access Control System, including sample card testing and HID FARGO HDP5000 printer compatibility. AAI’s ATC terms allow quantity variation up to 25%, and delivery timelines align to the extension policy. Unique focus on secure OS loading, certified CC/EE security profiles, and NIC SCOSTA certification are essential for compliance.

Key Specifications

  • Product/service names and categories: Thermal Ribbon; SCOSTA/SCOSTA-CL smart cards

  • Quantities: Not specified in BOQ; estimated value ₹19,93,217; EMD ₹39,865

  • Standards/certifications: SCOSTA/SCOSTA-CL; ISO/IEC 7816 series; ISO/IEC 14443 series; NIC SCOSTA certification; EAL4+ CC certification

  • Delivery/compatibility: 3 sample cards required within 7 days; HID FARGO HDP5000 printer compatibility

  • OS/firmware: Flash-based OS, locked at wafer-level facility; boot/flash loaders and security targets specified

Terms & Conditions

  • Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation at contracted rates

  • 3 sample cards to be tested for compatibility with AAI Mumbai Access Control System

  • Smart cards must be SCOSTA-CL compatible and HID printer workable; replacement within 1 month if issues

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment terms aligned to tender; EMD must be submitted; delivery terms apply per option clause

Delivery Schedule

Delivery quantity adjustments allowed up to 25%; additional time calculated by (increased quantity/Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties/LD not detailed here; to be as per standard AAI terms and contract

Bidder Eligibility

  • Proven experience supplying SCOSTA/SCOSTA-CL compliant smart cards

  • Demonstrated ability to meet NIC SCOSTA certification and EAL4+ CC requirements

  • Financial capacity to support ₹19,93,217 estimated value with EMD ₹39,865

Technical Specifications 3 Items

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
Specification Type of Thermal Ribbon Wax Resin
Specification Length of Thermal Ribbon (Meters) 300
Specification Width of Thermal Ribbon (mm) 54

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Required Documents

1

Experience Criteria

2

Past Performance

3

Bidder Turnover

4

Certificate (Requested in ATC)

5

Additional Doc 1 (Requested in ATC)

6

Additional Doc 2 (Requested in ATC)

7

Additional Doc 3 (Requested in ATC)

8

Additional Doc 4 (Requested in ATC)

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Compliance of BoQ specification and supporting document *In case any bidder is seeking exemption from Experience / Turnover Criteria

10

the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for exemption must be uploaded for evaluation by the buyer

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for a SCOSTA smart card tender in Mumbai 2025?

Bidders must meet eligibility criteria for SCOSTA-CL cards, submit GST, PAN, EMD ₹39,865, and experience certificates; provide OEM authorizations and technical bid; ensure NIC SCOSTA certification and EAL4+ for controller; deliver sample cards within 7 days for testing with AAI Mumbai Access Control System.

What documents are required for Airports Authority of India tender Mumbai?

Submit GST certificate, PAN card, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD receipt, technical bid, OEM authorization letters, and any NIC SCOSTA certification documents; ensure all documents reflect current contact details and authorized signatories for adjudication.

What are SCOSTA/SCOSTA-CL compliance requirements for this tender?

All smart cards must comply with SCOSTA v1.2b and SCOSTA-CL Version 1.2, ISO/IEC 7816 family for ICC, ISO/IEC 14443 family for PICC, NIC SCOSTA certification, and EAL4+ CC protection profiles; OS loading must be locked at chip manufacturer facility.

What is the EMD amount and its submission method for this bid?

EMD is ₹39,865; submit via demand draft or online payment as per bid terms; ensure EMD accompanies the technical bid to qualify for sample testing and evaluation.

How will sample testing affect eligibility for AAI Mumbai bid?

Submit 3 sample cards within 7 days of bid end; cards must be compatible with the existing Access Control System at AAI Mumbai; unsuccessful tests render the vendor non-qualified for technical evaluation.

What printer compatibility must the smart cards have for this tender?

Smart cards must be workable with HID FARGO HDP5000 printers; if issues arise, replacement or adjustment must occur within one month at no extra cost to AAI.

What standards govern hardware security for the card controller?

Hardware must hold EAL4+ CC certification (BSI-CC-PP-0035/0084) with security target for the MCU OS; the OS must be locked at the wafer-level facility and not alterable post-manufacture.

What is the maximum quantity variation allowed during contract performance?

The purchaser may increase or decrease the quantity by up to 25% of the bid/contract quantity; delivery time adjusts using the specified formula with a minimum extension of 30 days.