State Bank Of India Passbook Printer Procurement in India - Printing Speed, Printhead Life, Connectivity, Warranty 2026

Tender Overview

The State Bank Of India (SBI) invites bids for a Passbook or Bankbook Printer under the Department Of Financial Services in India. The procurement focuses on a product capable of high-speed print performance, with specific metrics such as print speed at 10cpi and printhead life measured in million characters. Connectivity interface requirements, standard warranty, and data sheet submission are integral to bidder compliance. A crucial evaluation lever is the ability to supply non-obsolete equipment with a minimum market life of five years, as well as OEM installation and validation by authorized personnel. An option clause permits up to 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency, with delivery timelines tied to the original delivery period and extended periods as defined. This tender emphasizes OEM responsibility for installation, testing, and training where applicable, alongside mandatory malicious code certification for hardware/software. SBI seeks a compliant, serviceable print solution supported by verifiable contracts with central/state government bodies over the past three years. The data sheet must align with offered specifications to avoid rejection. This procurement provides a structured pathway for SBI to standardize passbook printing across its network while enforcing strict compliance and post-sale support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Passbook or Bankbook Printer with Connectivity Interface support
• Print speed: High Speed Draft Mode @10cpi (CPS) performance metric
• Printhead life: Million Characters rating requirement
• Warranty: Standard Warranty period specified (years)
• Documentation: Mandatory Data Sheet upload and OEM authorization if applicable
• Compliance: Malicious Code Certificate for hardware/software; IS/ISO references as applicable
• Installation/Training: Execution by OEM or OEM-certified resource; responsible for configuration and training if scope demands
• Obsolescence: Equipment must have at least 5 years residual market life; not declared EOL by OEM
• Value drivers: Estimated execution through supplier with proven Central/State Govt experience; ensure non-obsolete stock and timely delivery

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: SBI may increase/decrease ordered quantity up to 25%, with extended delivery time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Financial standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; include a formal undertaking
• Experience: OEM or reseller must have manufactured and supplied similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSUs for at least 3 years prior to bid opening; provide copies of contracts
• GST/Tax: Bidder to determine GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower, up to quoted GST
• Delivery/installation: OEM-certified resources must perform installation, testing, and training per scope
• Penalties/Warranty: Include 2-year warranty or as specified; penalties/LD terms to be complied with per contract
• Data verification: Data Sheet vs. offered specs must match; mismatches may lead to rejection