Indian Army Cartridge, Photocopier Paper & Toner Tender Lucknow UP 2026 – Local Vendor Preference & MSME Compliance

Bidders must meet the four-year experience criterion, possess MSME registration, and confirm non-Chinese origin products. Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, submit a product sample, and provide GST, PAN, and financial statements. Ensure OEM authorizations where required and comply with local 150 km vendor preference. Delivery terms will follow option clause guidelines.

Submit GST certificate, PAN card, MSME registration, experience certificates showing at least four years, OEM authorization (if applicable), technical compliance documents, and sample submission evidence. Include financial statements and EMD documentation as per local bidding norms to participate in the cartridge, paper, and toner tender.

No explicit technical specs are provided; suppliers should rely on OEM part numbers HP 12A and HP 88A, and Brother 3428 toners, ensuring compatibility with standard printer models. If samples are requested, ensure exact model compatibility and print quality as per Army requirements during pre-bid review.

Preference is given to vendors whose head office is within 150 km of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This criterion applies to eligibility and evaluation under the option-based quantity adjustments, with proximity potentially influencing contract award decisions.

The pre-bid meeting is mandatory for all quoting bidders and will be held at the issuing office in Lucknow. Participation is required to obtain clarifications on product categories and submission expectations, ensuring alignment with Army procurement guidelines before bid submission.

Contract allows up to 25% quantity variation. Delivery time will adjust using the formula (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days. If original period is shorter, the extension equals the original period; extended delivery may be compensated within contracted rates.

No. The ATC clauses explicitly state that Chinese-origin products will not be accepted. Bidders must provide compliant, non-Chinese-origin cartridges, papers, and toners and may need to supply origin certificates or supplier declarations as part of technical compliance.

MSME registration is mandatory, with enlistment per national industry classifications. Vendors should provide MSME certificate, CEM/creditworthiness where requested, and evidence of compliance with relevant codes. This ensures eligibility under local vendor preference and Army procurement requirements.