Tender Overview
Cochin Shipyard Ltd invites bids for supply of printing consumables including Canon 045 ink cartridges and HP DesignJet ink cartridges (various colors), plus related maintenance items. Scope covers 18 items listed in the BOQ with supply-at-cost terms; the procurement emphasizes data sheets alignment, OEM warranty, and post-order quantity flexibility up to 25%. Delivery terms may extend up to 6 months post-order under the option clause, with minimum delivery performance discipline. Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance or after commissioning, with OEM certificates required at delivery. This tender is positioned under the Department of Public Enterprises and follows GeM-based Bid rules, with GST treatment and data-sheet verification critical to bid validity.
The procurement is oriented toward reliable, OEM-backed printing consumables including Canon 045 black/magenta/cyan/yellow and HP 746 cartridges for DesignJet, plus associated maintenance components (e.g., Canon CL 746XL, Toshiba T 2323P, HP 55A/16A/152X). The tender stresses accuracy of the Data Sheet against offered specifications and requires mandatory vendor documentation and EFT mandates. The 25% quantity option and extended delivery window are key commercial levers for bidders.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Scope of supply: Only supply of Goods; data sheet must match offered product specifications; BOM alignment with 18 items in BOQ; data-sheet upload required.
- Product categories: Canon 045 inks (black/m magenta/cyan/yellow), HP 746 ink cartridges (300 ml/yellow/magenta/cyan), chromatic red cartridges, maintenance and toner items (e.g., CANON CL 746XL, HP 55A/16A/152X).
- Standards & warranties: OEM warranty certificates to be submitted; warranty period 1 year from final acceptance or post-installation completion; service/maintenance capability asserted.
- Delivery & quantities: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during contract; delivery period extensions governed by formula, with a minimum of 30 days.
- GST & invoicing: GST reimbursement as actuals or applicable rates; GST invoice and GST portal payment confirmation to be uploaded; GSTIN of consignee to be used on invoices.
- Post-order conditions: Buyer can postpone material supply up to 6 months after order finalisation; data-sheet mismatch may lead to bid rejection.
- Data integrity: Data Sheet vs product parameters must be reconciled; incorrect parameters may disqualify.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not disclosed in data; bidders should prepare as per GeM norms.
- Documents: Submit PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, ** EFT Mandate** (certified by bank); OEM authorizations for brand-specific items; data-sheet and product datasheets uploaded.
- GST handling: Applicable GST to be self-verified by bidders; reimbursement as per actuals or prevailing rate; invoicing aligned to GST compliance.
- Delivery & postponement: Material supply delivery can be postponed by up to 6 months without extra cost; option clause permits increased quantity up to 25% at contracted rates.
- Warranty & support: 1-year warranty from acceptance; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; service and maintenance support capability promised.
- Data integrity risk: Unexplained mismatches between Data Sheet and offered parameters may lead to rejection; ensure data-sheet accuracy prior to bid submission.
