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Education Department Andaman & Nicobar Goods Transport Services Packaging Tender 2025 Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Posted

28 Oct 2025, 10:47 am

Deadline

07 Nov 2025, 06:00 pm

Value

₹2,52,290

Location

SOUTH ANDAMANS , ANDAMAN & NICOBAR

Progress

Issue28 Oct 2025, 10:47 am
AwardPending
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Quantity

219

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Critical variation clause allows +/- 25% quantity or contract duration change at contract issue
  • • Transport of NCERT Text Books by sea from Text Book Bureau to Southern Zone DDOs
  • • Insurance required; contractor liable for 100% cost of lost/damaged books
  • • All-inclusive quoted rate: taxes, packaging, loading/unloading, and door delivery
  • • Bid security/declaration required per GFR Rule-170; no explicit cash EMD amount stated
  • • Delivery window: within 30 days post-award; waterproof packing and counted stacks
  • • Destinations include GSSS Shaheed Dweep, Hutbay, Car Nicobar, Nancowry, Campbell Bay and others

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Tender Overview

The Education Department Andaman & Nicobar invites bids for Goods Transport Services - Packaging to move NCERT Text Books from the Text Book Bureau, Middle Point, Sri Vijaya Puram, to multiple DDOs across Southern Zone by sea. The estimated value is ₹252,290.00. Scope includes packing in waterproof cartons, loading, unloading, and door-to-door delivery; the bidder must insure goods and bear all taxes and handling charges. The contract allows a 25% variation in quantity or duration at issue and post-issuance, with the vendor required to accept revised terms. A bid security declaration is required under GFR Rule-170. The operation covers Zones including South Anda, Little Anda, Car Nicobar, Nancowry, and Campbell Bay. This tender emphasizes risk management for damaged books and full cost recovery in case of loss.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product/Service: Transport, packing, and delivery of NCERT textbooks by sea to designated DDOs in Southern Zone from the Text Book Bureau.
  • Packing: Waterproof cartons, counted and stacked; packing materials not provided by Buyer.
  • Delivery timeline: Within 30 days after award; insured transport with full compensation for damaged/missing books.
  • Delivery routes: HQ to Port and Port to multiple DDOs in Southern Zone; sea route delivery.
  • Insurance: Transportation insurance with reputed insurer; contractor liable for 100% book cost in case of loss/damage.
  • Compliance: 25% variation permitted at contract issue; rate inclusive of all taxes, packaging, loading/unloading, and door delivery.
  • Documentation: Bid security declaration required; EMD not specified; formalities per GFR Rule-170.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD/Bid security: Bid security declaration per GFR Rule-170 (not a cash EMD mentioned).
  • Price: Rates to be inclusive of all taxes, packaging, loading, unloading, and door delivery.
  • Delivery obligation: 30 days from award, with proper packing, waterproofing, and insurance.
  • Risk & liability: 100% compensation obligation on loss/damage of books; contractor liable for refunds.
  • Variations: 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration allowed at contract issue.
  • Documentation: Compliance with ATC clauses; no explicit BOQ items; multiple destinations listed with vouchers as per buyer requirement.

Key Specifications

  • Product: NCERT textbooks transport and packaging

  • Quantity: Not explicitly stated; destinations listed with vouchers per buyer requirement

  • Estimated value: ₹252,290.00

  • Standards/Certifications: Not specified in tender data

  • Delivery: 30 days from award; sea-route delivery to Southern Zone

  • Insurance: Required; full compensation for damaged/lost books

Terms & Conditions

  • Variation in contract quantity/duration up to 25% at issue

  • Delivery within 30 days with insured transport and waterproof packing

  • All-inclusive rate; taxes, packaging, handling, and door delivery covered

  • Bid security declaration required under GFR Rule-170

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Rates inclusive of all taxes and charges; no separate EMD amount specified; payment terms not detailed in data

Delivery Schedule

Delivery within 30 days after award; packing in waterproof cartons; counted and stacked

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Contractor liable for 100% cost reimbursement for damaged or lost textbooks; no explicit LD percentage provided

Bidder Eligibility

  • Eligibility per GFR Rule-170 with bid security declaration

  • Experience in bulk transport/packaging of educational materials

  • Ability to insure transport and provide proofs of insurance

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for similar textbook transport projects

4

Financial statements or turnover proof as applicable

5

Bid security declaration per Rule-170 of GFR 2017

6

Technical compliance certificates or OEM authorizations (if applicable)

7

Insurance evidence for transport of goods

8

Any prior contract award letters or performance certificates

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the goods transport packaging tender in Andaman

Bidders should provide GST, PAN, experience certificates for textbook transport, financial statements, and a bid security declaration per GFR Rule-170. Include insurance proof, OEM authorizations if applicable, and confirm the all-inclusive rates cover packing, loading, unloading, and door delivery to Southern Zone DDOs.

What documents are required for NCERT textbooks transport in Andaman

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates in bulk transport of educational materials, financial statements, bid security declaration per GFR 2017, insurance certificates for transport, and any OEM authorizations if applicable for packing materials.

What are the delivery timelines for transporting NCERT books

Delivery must be completed within 30 days from contract award, with waterproof packing, counted stacks, and door delivery to DDOs in Southern Zone; failure to comply may trigger liability for damages or losses.

What is the scope of insurance for book transport

Contractor must insure books with a reputed insurer; in case of damage or loss, the bidder is liable for 100% compensation of the affected books’ cost, payable at incident occurrence.

How does the 25% variation clause affect quantities

The buyer may increase or decrease contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at issue; once issued, variation remains allowed up to 25% and bidders must accept revised quantities/durations.

What payments terms are specified for the packaging tender

Rates must be inclusive of all taxes, packaging, loading/unloading, and door delivery; no explicit advance or milestone payments are detailed in the data provided; confirm with the procuring agency during bid submission.

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