Tender Overview
Northern Railway (Indian Railways) seeks supply-only procurement of toner cartridges and ink cartridges for printers and multifunction devices installed across its network. The scope covers generic cartridge types, colors, and model compatibility with specified OEM machines, with an emphasis on replacement cartridge yield and compatibility. The BOQ shows zero items listed, signaling a potential on-notice or framework approach, and the bid must include Manufacturer Authorization where applicable. The Buyer Added Terms require that bids include OEM authorization letters and confirm all cost components are included in the bid price. Location focus includes railway facilities under Northern Railway jurisdiction, encouraging nationwide supplier participation for standardized consumables.
Key differentiators include cartridge compatibility with multiple OEM models and explicit emphasis on replacement yield data, ensuring bidders provide cartridges meeting minimum page yields. The tender structure suggests a standard supply contract with delivery of goods and no service component, aligning with “Only supply of Goods” under the scope. The absence of a predefined BOQ may necessitate responsive quoting and clear itemization of consumables by color, type, and model compatibility.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Toner/Ink Cartridges Consumables for Printers
- Product scope includes generic cartridge class, color variations, and model compatibility with OEM machines
- Minimum yield data requested for replacement cartridges (pages)
- Printer/Multifunction brand compatibility must be specified for offered cartridges
- OEM authorization required for authorized distributors; provide authorization certificate with contact details
- Scope: Supply of Goods only; all cost components included in bid price
- No BOQ items currently listed; bidders should propose compliant consumables tied to the described categories
- Emphasis on standardization and cross-model compatibility to support multiple railway facilities
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Scope of Supply: Bid price must include all cost components; only supply of goods
- Manufacturer Authorization: Submit OEM authorization/verification for authorized distributors with detailed contact information
- Ensure compliance with the generic cartridge specifications: type, color, brand compatibility, and minimum yield
- Provide clear documentation to demonstrate eligibility and capability to supply across multiple railway facilities
- Submit all required documentation per tender terms to participate; no service component included
- Delivery timelines, payment terms, and penalties (if any) would be defined in the finalized contract
