Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). Procurement covers a wide range of office stationery and related goods including Paper A4, Staplers, Scissors, Pens (Blue Gel, Blue Ball), Tape, Calculator, Papers and more across 28 items. The contract includes a generic quantity option clause allowing a ยฑ25% variation from bid quantity and extended delivery windows aligned to the original delivery period, with a minimum 30 days for any additional time. This procurement aims to streamline field and office supply chain using standard government sourcing terms.
Location: India; specific city/state not disclosed; intended for military and administrative needs. Estimations point to bulk-order requirements and standardized packaging for uniform government use. Unique aspect: multiple everyday office consumables bundled under a single tender with the option to adjust quantities during contract execution.
Key differentiator: High-quantity governance with option to scale up/down by 25% at contracted rates; delivery timing calculations based on original vs extended periods; emphasis on compatibility with military procurement workflows.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit specifications provided in the tender text; BOQ lists 28 items such as Paper A4, Colored Pens, Binder Clips, Notebooks, Pencil Pouches, Cutters, Fevi Stik, Double Sided Tape, Notice Board Pins, and related office accessories.
- Absence of standard codes, performance metrics, or brand mandates requires bidders to align with general government office-essentials categories and ensure compliance with standard government procurement processes.
- Bidder should prepare to demonstrate capability to supply a broad range of stationery items in bulk, with packaging suitable for uniform distribution to multiple military/administrative locations.
- Emphasis on reliable supply chain, timely delivery, and potential substitutions within the 25% option clause.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Quantity may be increased/decreased by up to 25% at contract award and during currency at contracted rates; delivery time extension is calculated as (Increased quantity รท Original quantity) ร Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
- The clause permits extension of delivery duration to the extent of the original delivery period when the option is exercised. Bidders must comply with this clause.
- No explicit EMD, payment terms, or detailed eligibility criteria are stated in the text; bidders should expect standard DM/A terms and submit as per government tender norms.
- The bid requires readiness to supply 28 listed items with consistent quality and packaging suitable for military-use standards and administrative needs.
- Ensure readiness to align with subsequent clarifications on delivery schedules and quantities during contract execution.
