Indian Army Epson Ink & Maintenance Box Procurement Kupwara Jammu & Kashmir 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) for a set of consumables and maintenance boxes including CD Recordable, DVD Recordable, CD RW, DVD RW, and several Epson maintenance boxes and ink sets (M2050, L6460, L3110 series) intended for installation and servicing across units in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir. The tender lists a total of 14 items in the BOQ with diverse printer-related consumables, but no explicit quantity or estimated value is provided in the data. A key distinguishing term is the purchaser’s option clause allowing a ±25% quantity variation during contract performance, with adjusted delivery timelines computed from the original delivery period. This clause impacts bid sizing, inventory planning, and risk-adjusted pricing. The tender’s geographic scope and item mix indicate a focus on standard OEM Epson consumables and service boxes to support ongoing print and maintenance operations for defense printing assets. Proposers should prepare for a flexible order quantity scenario within contracted rates.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) – tender for printer consumables and maintenance boxes
• Location: Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir – 193221
• Item scope: Epson ink cartridges (M2050, 3110, L6460 series), ink sets in multiple colors, and maintenance boxes (M2050, L6460, M3560, L3110) as listed in the category
• BoQ status: 14 total items, with no explicit unit quantities or volumes provided
• Delivery/variation clause: Option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity during contract; extended delivery period calculations follow a specific formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extensions may apply during currency of contract
• Standards/quality: Not specified in data; bidders should anticipate OEM compliance with Epson product specifications and compatibility with listed Epson models
• Delivery timing: Contingent on option clause; original delivery period governs baseline timing; exact dates not provided
• Compliance: Ensure alignment with defense procurement practices and OEM compatibility for Epson consumables

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD & payment terms: Not specified in data; bidders should confirm EMD requirements and payment schedule in the final tender documents
• Delivery timeline: Based on option clause; baseline delivery period to be clarified in procurement notice
• Documentation: Submit standard bidder documents per Army procurement guidelines, including OEM authorization where required
• Clause on quantity changes: Implement quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract and extended delivery periods as defined in the terms
• Warranty/after-sales: Not explicitly mentioned; bidders should verify warranty/AMC expectations during bid submission
• Evaluation criteria: Not disclosed; assume compliance with OEM compatibility and price-competitiveness within the 25% variation framework