Tender Overview
The Indian Air Force (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for a broad range of stationery and office supplies, including A3/A4 paper at 75 GSM, whiteboards (non-magnetic), pencil sets, erasers, sharpeners, glue sticks, highlighters, OHP markers, paper cutters, Uniball and gel pens, keepsakes like staplers and tapes, as well as binders and ancillary items such as acrylic stands and batteries. The project is structured as a supply contract with an EMD of ₹24,492. The scope encompasses 32 listed items with bulk supply to meet ongoing administrative needs. The procurement emphasizes standardization, timely deliveries, and conformity to the buyer’s approval process for samples prior to bulk production. The buyer reserves the right to modify delivery timelines if sample approvals are delayed, and may request new samples if deviations occur. Bidders should prepare to meet strict sample approval procedures and related cost responsibilities per the contract framework.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: A4/A3 paper (75 GSM), non-magnetic whiteboard, pencil packs (10), eraser packets (20), pencil sharpener, glue stick, highlighter, OHP marker, paper cutter knife, Uniball pen, gel pen, throw-away pens, punch machine (single hole), 30 cm scale (plastic), scissors, stapler, staples (big 24x6), small staples (#10), stapler, whiteboard marker, tape dispensers (1 inch), tapes (1 inch transparent), stick-on pads (tri-color), stick-on pads (15x76 mm), registers (soft/hard bound various pages), acrylic stand (A4), cell batteries (AA, AAA).
- Quantity/variant details: 32 item groups listed; exact quantities not specified; emphasis on complete supplier availability and substitution control.
- Delivery/approval: advance sample submission (32 samples) within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or request modifications within 5 days; bulk supply must follow approved sample specifications; delays in approval may shift delivery schedule; bulk quantities to be supplied per contract specs.
- Quality/compliance: no explicit technical standards listed in the data; adherence to contract-specified sample conformity is required.
- Currency of terms: GST to be applied as per bidder’s rates; reimbursement capped to applicable rates; GST handling as per actuals or quoted rate, whichever is lower.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹24,492 (payment mechanism not fully specified in excerpt; GST considerations noted).
- Advance sample process: submit 32 samples within 5 days of award; approval or modification list provided within 5 days; bulk supply must adhere to approved sample specs; if deviations found, contract termination possible.
- Delivery terms: delivery schedule adjustable if buyer delays sample approval; no LD stated for buyer delays, but “refixed” delivery may occur.
- GST & payments: bidder responsible for applicable GST; reimbursement limited to actuals or quoted rate; maximums unspecified beyond policy note.
- Documentation: bidders must prepare to submit GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documentation, technical compliance records, and OEM authorizations where applicable.
- Other: 32-item sample process, bulk supply alignment to contract framework, and potential price/quantity adjustments per supplier-buyer communications.
