Indian Army Procurement: Office Stationery & Supplies Tender 2026 India - 2 Years Govt Supply Experience, 25% Quantities, Shelf Life 3 Months

Tender Overview

The Indian Army invites bids for a broad range of office stationery and related supplies under a single procurement with an estimated scope across 31 items. The purchase involves the supply of items such as gel pens, markers, whiteboards, paper products, envelopes, filing accessories, adhesives, scissors, and staples. The contract contemplates a flexible quantity approach with an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity increase during both initial and currency periods, at contracted rates. Bidders must ensure products are market-ready, with at least a 2-year residual market life and a data sheet uploaded for each item. The award emphasizes continuity of supply to government needs, and the scope is limited to the supply of goods rather than services. The terms stress health-conscious products and non-toxicity where applicable, plus a minimum shelf life of 3 months with at least 1 month usable life at the time of supply. Key differentiator includes compliance with data-sheet verification and prior govt experience. This tender targets suppliers capable of nationwide delivery to meet government inventory requirements under a defined turnover criterion.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specs published in the public data, but items include: gel pens (blue/black/red), transparent cello tapes, markers (whiteboard, highlighter), notepads, glue sticks, staplers, paper envelopes, file covers, U-clip sets, paper clips, Fevikwik, scissors, file tags, and related office consumables.
• Scope of supply: Only supply of goods (no services) with 31 line items; data sheets required for each offered product; tiered governance for end-of-life risk and non-obsolescence. Turnover requirement references the bid document for three-year periods; shelf life minimums apply to spare parts and product lines where applicable.
• Quality controls emphasize non-toxicity, data-sheet alignment, and OEM authenticity where required. A high emphasis on preventing end-of-life products from entering the bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance deposits: Not explicitly stated in the data; bidders must adhere to standard GEM/Tenderer norms and data-sheet alignment.
• Experience criteria: Bidder or OEM must have regularly manufactured and supplied the same or similar category to a Central/State Govt Organization/PSU for 2 years prior to bid opening; provide copies of relevant contracts.
• Shelf life: Minimum 3 months with at least 1 usable month remaining at the time of supply.
• Turnover: Bidder must meet the minimum average annual turnover criteria for the last three years as per the bid document, supported by audited statements or CA certification.
• Other conditions include data-sheet verification, compliance with health-safety norms, and scope to deliver goods in line with the option clause.