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The opportunity is issued by the School And Mass Education Department Odisha for procurement of Black Lead Pencils (V3) conforming to IS 1375 (Q4), targeting the district of Ganjam, Odisha 760001. Estimated project value is ₹9,171,600 with an EMD of ₹380,490. The BOQ shows zero listed items, indicating a framework or bulk-quantity purchase under a standard IS 1375 specification. The tender permits quantity fluctuations of up to ±25% of the bid quantity and contracts may extend delivery time proportional to added quantity, governed by the option clause. This procurement emphasizes compliance with the IS 1375 (Q4) standard and related quality expectations.
Product/service: Black Lead Pencils (V3) conforming to IS 1375 (Q4)
Estimated value: ₹9,171,600
EMD: ₹380,490
Location/Delivery: Ganjam, Odisha; delivery timeline linked to option clause
Standards: IS 1375 (Q4) compliance for pencil grade V3
BOQ: No specific itemized quantities provided
EMD of ₹380,490 required and documented with bid submission
Quantity may vary ±25% during contract; delivery periods adjust accordingly
IS 1375 (Q4) conformity is mandatory for supplied pencils
Payment terms not fully specified; bidders should await ATC for schedule and milestones and ensure compliance with EMD and delivery acceptance criteria
Delivery period governed by option clause; additional time = (increase/original) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days, with potential extension up to original delivery period
No explicit LD rate stated; bidders should prepare for standard government procurement penalties per Odisha norms
Proven experience in supplying classroom stationery or pencils to government bodies
Ability to meet IS 1375 (Q4) pencil standards and provide conformity certificates
Financial capability to handle a contract valued around ₹9.17 Crore and meet EMD requirements
Quantity
91716
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
50% Lowest Priced Technically Qualified Bidders
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Purchase Preference
No
MSE Purchase Preference
No
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Black Lead Pencils (V3) Conforming to IS 1375 (Q4)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
12
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Ganjam
Delivery Pincodes
761020
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pradeep Kumar Khatai | 761020,OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT PROJECT COORDINATOR,SSA,GANJAM | Ganjam | Odisha | 761020 | 91716 | 30 | - |
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Main Document
ATC
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Extended Deadline
10-Sep-2026, 6:30 am
Opening Date
11-Sep-2026, 6:30 am
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GST registration and PAN card
Experience certificates for similar supply of pencils or classroom stationery
Financial statements or turnover evidence
EMD submission receipt (₹380,490) via DD/online as per terms
Technical bid documents showing IS 1375 (Q4) conformity
OEM authorization or dealer authorization (if applicable)
Any ATC-viewed supplementary terms document
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Bidders must meet EMD ₹380,490, submit GST/PAN, provide IS 1375 (Q4) conformity for Black Lead Pencils (V3), and attach experience certificates for similar supplies. Ensure OEM authorizations if required and comply with the option clause for ±25% quantity changes during contract.
Submit GST certificate, PAN, financial statements, EMD receipt of ₹380,490, technical conformity to IS 1375 (Q4), and supplier/OEM authorizations. Include experience certificates and any ATC-viewed terms. Ensure bid security validity and delivery capability as per tender terms.
Pencils must conform to IS 1375 (Q4) with Grade V3 specification. Suppliers must provide IS 1375 conformity certificates or test reports, and ensure pencil dimensions, hardness, and lead quality meet standard Q4 criteria for classroom use.
The EMD is ₹380,490, payable via specified method in the tender terms. Ensure payment is prepared and the EMD document is attached with the bid to avoid displacement by non-submission.
Delivery extensions are calculated as (additional quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum extension of 30 days. The purchaser may extend to the original delivery period while exercising quantity options.
Bidders must demonstrate IS 1375 (Q4) conformity for Black Lead Pencils (V3) and may need OEM authorizations. Include conformity certificates or test reports, and ensure compliance with any ATC document referenced in the tender.
The procuring entity is the School And Mass Education Department Odisha for the district of Ganjam, Odisha, seeking IS 1375 (Q4) compliant black lead pencils (V3) with the estimated value of ₹9,171,600.
The estimated contract value is ₹9,171,600. Bidders should align pricing to IS 1375 (Q4) and anticipate quantity adjustments of up to ±25% as per the option clause.