Indian Army Bengaluru Stationery Tender 2026: IS 13262 Tapes, IS 1848 Registers, ISI Pencils & Office Supplies

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids in Bengaluru, Karnataka for a broad range of stationery and office supplies, including markers and highlighters, writing pens, registers, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes with plastic base conforming to IS 13262, correction fluid pen, paper clips, self-adhesive flags, glue sticks, and black lead pencils (IS 1375). The procurement scope targets non-obsolete products with minimum two years residual market life. Specifications reference IS standards for select items, with essential paper and binding characteristics specified for registers. The BOQ shows a diverse catalog without a formal itemized list, signaling a comprehensive supply contract with multiple SKUs and packaging variances. Unique aspects include mandatory samples after award and ISO 9001 certification requirements, plus adherence to specific IS-based paper and tape standards. Location-specific procurement requirements are shaped by federal supply norms and military-grade document handling.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: markers/highlighters, pens, registers, pressure-sensitive tapes (IS 13262), correction fluid, paper clips (IS 5650), self-adhesive flags, glue sticks, black pencils (IS 1375).
• General paper requirements: inner paper per IS 1848 (Part 1); paper colour; grammage of paper and cover board; minimum register length and width in mm; number of pages excluding cover; binding method.
• Tape specs: typical base materials, tape width in mm with tolerance (up to 25mm ±1.0; over 25mm ±1.5), tape length in meters; internal core diameter; colour variations.
• Additional product type details: tip point/type/size; ink colour; packaging unit and quantity cues; standardization of corrective fluid capacity; clip shapes and sizes.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD information not disclosed in tender data; bidders must meet standard vendor qualification and refrain from liquidation or insolvency.
• ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM is mandatory; material test certificates to accompany supply; BIS/type test and OEM authorizations to be uploaded.
• After award, advance sample approval within 5 days; bulk supply aligned to approved sample; if delays occur, delivery period may be re-fixed without LD.
• Documents required include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD documentation, and technical/compliance certificates as specified in the bid framework.