LIC Life Insurance Corporation of India Epson LQ-1310 Printer Ribbon Tender Kolkata 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is issued by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) under the Department of Financial Services, for a range of printer consumables including Epson LQ-1310/DMP ribbons, TVS printer ribbons, Genuine Printronix ribbons, and TALLY cartridges, for the LIC operations located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The tender includes 7 items with a focus on authentic OEM products, ensuring compatibility with specific printer models (LQ-1310, M1100/M1170, Printronix P7000). A key differentiator is the OEM authorization requirement and product freshness criteria to prevent near-dated stock, with a potential 25% quantity variation during contract. The option clause enables adjustments at contracted rates, demanding robust logistics planning. Unique conditions emphasize manufacturer verification and post-award quality checks.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: Epson LQ-1310/DMP ribbon, Epson LQ-1310 printer head, TVS dot matrix printer ribbon with ink bank for TVSE 355, Printronix P7000 ribbons PN 179499-001 and PN 259885-104, TALLY 6800/6600 standard life cartridge PN-255661-104, Epson ink bottle 005 BK for M1170/M1100, and related consumables.
• OEM authorization: Upload OEM authorization certificate at tender upload; vendor must be authorized seller or tender-specific manufacturer.
• Freshness: Manufacturing date of product must not be older than 6 months from order date.
• Quality verification: Authority may verify product quality with Original Manufacturer.
• Delivery: Terms allow delivery schedule aligned to order with option of quantity variation up to 25% at contracted rates.
• Documentation: OEM certs, authenticity proof, and technical compliance documents required.
• Basis of selection: Compliance with OEM authorizations, freshness, and ability to support post-purchase service.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not specified in available data; bidders must prepare standard tender EMD per LIC policy.
• Delivery & quantity: Option clause permits up to 25% variation; delivery period calculated from last date of original delivery order.
• OEM authorization: Upload at bid opening; non-upload may lead to technical disqualification.
• Manufacturer verification: Authority may verify with Original Manufacturer; tender can be canceled or altered at any stage.
• Freshness requirement: Products must be within 6 months manufacturing date from order date.
• Warranty/after-sales: Not explicitly specified in provided terms; assume standard LIC post-sale support if mandated by OEM.