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Gujarat Industries And Mines Department offset printing ink tender Ahmedabad Gujarat 2025 - IS 550 compliant & NABL test reports

Bid Publish Date

14-Nov-2025, 5:38 pm

Bid End Date

29-Nov-2025, 6:00 pm

EMD

₹23,550

Progress

RA
Issue14-Nov-2025, 5:38 pm
Reverse AuctionCompleted
Award13-Jan-2026, 2:03 am
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Quantity

500

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • Specific brand/OEM requirements: Not specified
  • Technical certifications/standards: NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports; central govt lab validation
  • Special conditions: Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation; extended delivery period rules
  • Important eligibility: Past experience proof via contract copies, client execution certificates
  • Warranty/support: Not explicitly stated; bidders should note standard ink performance warranties
  • Penalty/LD: Termination rights for non-compliance; performance risk considerations
  • Delivery/Packaging: Shelf life, packaging type, and packaging size required; delivery timing to be confirmed
  • Submission: EMD ₹23,550; test reports on demand; conformity to general ink specifications

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Tender Overview

Gujarat Industries And Mines Department invites bids for offset printing ink (Q3) to supply ink compatible with printing machines, dampening systems, and with suitable tack. The procurement location is Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The estimated value is not disclosed; EMD ₹23,550 is required. Specifications emphasize color, type of offset ink, machine compatibility, dampening system compatibility, shelf life, packaging size and type, plus certification and test report requirements. A key differentiator is the emphasis on test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited labs and on-site delivery within conditional clauses of the Buyer Added Terms, including an option to adjust quantity by up to ±25%. This tender seeks clear compliance with standard testing and material quality expectations while preserving suppliers’ flexibility under the option clause.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Type of Offset Ink and Color must meet general specifications for printing inks used on offset presses.
  • Ink must be compatible with printing machines and dampening systems and possess suitable tack for consistent printing quality.
  • Shelf life, packaging size, and packaging type must align with storage and handling requirements.
  • Certification and standards require a test report from a recognized lab (NABL/ILAC or Central Govt lab) proving conformity to specifications; the report must be furnished on demand.
  • Test reports must be readily available to the buyer; details of test parameters and validity are expected upon request.
  • The clause indicates a potential extension and quantity variation, creating a bid evaluation context based on delivery risk, supplier capability, and pricing stability.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹23,550.
  • Delivery terms: Delivery schedule potentially adjustable under the option clause, with extension rules defined; actual delivery timing to be confirmed in the purchase order.
  • Past experience proof: Acceptable documents include contract copies with invoices, execution certificates, or client release notes.
  • Termination rights: Buyer can terminate for non-compliance, inability to deliver, insolvency, or misrepresentation.
  • Test reports on demand: Suppliers must furnish NABL/ILAC/central lab reports when requested.
  • Warranty/quality: Not explicitly stated; bidder should infer standard industry warranties and product performance guarantees from related terms.

Key Specifications

  • Offset ink type and color specified in general terms

  • Compatibility with printing machines and dampening systems

  • Ink tack specification to ensure print stability

  • Shelf life and packaging size/type details

  • Certification: NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports

  • Test report availability on demand

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD ₹23,550 required with bid submission

  • Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract; extended delivery rules apply

  • Delivery timeline subject to original and extended delivery periods; reports on demand

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

EMD ₹23,550; payment terms not explicitly stated; supplier to align with standard government procurement terms

Delivery Schedule

Option clause allows quantity variation; delivery period to commence from last date of original DO; extension rules apply

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Buyer may terminate for non-delivery or material term breach; penalties not quantified here; ensure adherence to delivery deadlines

Bidder Eligibility

  • Demonstrated past experience in supplying offset inks or related printing chemicals

  • Financial stability sufficient to support procurement activity

  • Ability to furnish NABL/ILAC accredited test reports on demand

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

Yes

Item Category

Offset Printing Ink (Q3)

Authority Records

INDUSTRIES AND MINES DEPARTMENT

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Documents 3

GeM-Bidding-8591720.pdf

Main Document

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
General Specifications Type of Offset Ink ColdSet Web offset printing Ink
General Specifications Color Black
General Specifications Compatibility White paper, White offset paper, Art Paper / Coated Paper, LWC/HWC Paper
General Specifications Suitable for Printing Machine with Speed Medium Speed Machine
General Specifications Suitable for Dampening system Brush Dampening System
General Specifications Tack of Inks Medium Tack Ink
Others Additional Features Perfect shining results, Quick dry, Suitable for Perfecting Press
Packaging Guidelines Shelf life 12.0
Packaging Guidelines Packaging Size 5.0
Packaging Guidelines Packaging Type Plastic Can, Plastic Bucket
Certification and Standards Certification standard ISO 2846-2:2007 Graphic technology - Colour and transparency of printing ink sets for four-colour printing - Part 2: Coldset offset lithographic printing.
Test Reports Availability of Test Report from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited lab to prove confirmity to specification No
Test Reports Test Report to be furnished to the buyer on demand No

Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Past experience proof documents (contract copies, invoices, execution certificates)

4

Financial statements (as applicable)

5

EMD payment proof (₹23,550)

6

Technical bid documents showing ink type, color, and compatibility

7

OEM authorization or supplier certifications (if applicable)

Reverse Auction Schedule

Completed

Start

11-Dec-2025, 2:00 pm

End

12-Dec-2025, 2:00 pm

Duration: 24 hours

Reverse Auction Document

✅ RA concluded. Check financial results for final rankings.

Technical Results

S.No Seller Item Date Status
1
EQUITY PRINT SOLUTION   Under PMA
Make : NA Model : Offset Printing Ink - Black28-11-2025 14:56:53
2
PRAVIN AND COMPANY   Under PMA
Make : HUBER GROUP Model : 49UN4000NE/5P928-11-2025 18:48:07
3
RIDDHISIDDHI ENTERPRISE   Under PMA
Make : HUBER GROUP Model : 49UN4000NE/5P921-11-2025 15:53:49
4
VISHAL AGENCIES   Under PMA
Make : NA Model : Offset Printing Ink - Black28-11-2025 18:15:13
5
VIVEK TRADERS   Under PMA
Make : HUBER GROUP Model : 49UN4000NE/5P926-11-2025 19:06:14

Reverse Auction Results Final Prices

These are the final prices after the reverse auction event. Prices may be lower than initial bids.

Rank Seller Final Price Item
L1VISHAL AGENCIES(MII)   Under PMA Winner ₹4,98,500Item Categories : Offset Printing Ink
L2VIVEK TRADERS (MII)   Under PMA₹5,30,000Item Categories : Offset Printing Ink
L3RIDDHISIDDHI ENTERPRISE   Under PMA₹6,96,200Item Categories : Offset Printing Ink

🎉 L1 Winner

VISHAL AGENCIES(MII)   Under PMA

Final Price: ₹4,98,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about GUJARAT tender market

How to bid on offset printing ink tender in Ahmedabad Gujarat 2025

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, EMD ₹23,550, and past experience proofs (contracts, invoices, or client certificates). Provide NABL/ILAC lab test reports on demand and ensure ink type, color, machine compatibility, and dampening system compatibility meet General Specifications. Delivery terms follow the option clause; ensure timely samples if requested.

What documents are required for ink procurement tender in Gujarat

Required documents include GST registration, PAN, EMD receipt, past experience proof (contract copies or execution certificates), financial statements if requested, OEM authorization (if applicable), and technical bid detailing ink type, color, shelf life, packaging size/type, and test report availability.

What are the technical specifications for offset ink in this bid

Technical specs require matching offset ink type and color, compatibility with printing machines and dampening systems, adequate tack for stable print quality, shelf life, packaging type and size, and NABL/ILAC or central lab test reports proving conformity to the defined specifications.

When is the EMD required and how much is it for this tender

EMD amount is ₹23,550 and must be submitted with bid as a financial guarantee per tender norms. Ensure payment proof is included with the bid submission to avoid disqualification due to missing EMD.

What are the delivery terms for quantity variation in this tender

The purchaser may adjust quantity by up to ±25% of the bid quantity during contract placement and currency, with delivery time calculated per the modified quantity using the extended period rules, ensuring a minimum extension of 30 days.

What test reports are required for ink conformity

Provide test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited labs or Central Govt labs, showing conformity to ink specifications; reports must be furnished to the buyer on demand and cover essential performance and compatibility criteria.