Indian Air Force Procurement Tender for Office Supplies & Stationery (BINDING SHEET, TAPES, PAPER, NOTEBOOKS) Bengaluru 2025

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Air Force (Department of Military Affairs). Product/Service: Comprehensive office stationery and related consumables, including BINDING SHEET BROWN LAMINATED, BROWN BINDING TAPE 1 INCH, CELLO TAPES (1, 3 INCH), CHALK COLOURED, COLOURED PAPER A4 (BLUE, PINK, GREEN, YELLOW), COLOURED RIBBON, COLOUR TAPE glazing types (Blue/Green/Red/White), CORRECTION TAPE, DRAWING PINS, PENCILS, DUSTER, ENVELOPE A4, EXERCISE BOOKS, FEVI QUICK, FEVICOL TUBE, FOLDER varieties, GLUE 300ml, GRAPH SHEET A4, INSULATION TAPE, LAMINATION SHEETS (A3/A4), MULTI COLOUR PENS, NOTE BOOKS (5 SUBJECT/LARGE/SMALL), TAPE DISPENSERS, PENS, RULERS, STAPLER, STENCIL, TALC SHEET, TRANSPARENT JACKET, WHITE TAPE, WRITING PADS, and related stationery.

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (OIC ATG ASTE, NAL WIND TUNNEL ROAD, YEMLUR, 560037).
• Estimated Value/EMD: Not specified in data; BOQ shows 73 items with non-disclosed quantities; scope includes delivery, sampling, and potential extension up to 25% quantities.
• Context: Procurement supports uniform base office and training supplies; ensure non-obsolete items with minimum 1 year residual market life; advance sample approval required.
• Key differentiator: Option clause enabling quantity fluctuations up to ±25% at contracted rates; sample approval before bulk manufacturing; mandatory alignment to buyer-specified sample.
• Unique aspects: Delivery timelines commence from the last date of original order; extended delivery times apply; detailed supplier compliance on sample approvals and non-end-of-life guarantee.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category & items: Wide range of stationery and office consumables as listed (binding sheets, tapes, coloured papers, folders, lamination sheets, drawing accessories, pens, notebooks, paper clips, etc.).
• Standards/quality notes: Not explicitly defined in data; requirement to avoid obsolete products; minimum 1 year residual market life for offered items.
• Delivery/installation: Delivery address as specified Bengaluru; delivery period can extend via option clause; advance sample approval required within 5 days of award; if approvals delayed, delivery period may be reset without LD.
• Sample/approval: Submit one advance sample within 5 days; buyer to approve or specify modifications within 5 days.
• Warranty/assurance: Not specified; emphasis on non-end-of-life products and adherence to contract specifications.
• Miscellaneous: 73 items in BOQ; detailed quantities not disclosed; items include everyday school/office supplies and binding materials.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Not explicitly stated in data; standard tender practice applies (EMD/Security deposit typically required).
• Delivery terms: Delivery to OIC ATG ASTE, NAL WIND TUNNEL ROAD, YEMLUR, Bengaluru 560037; option to extend delivery as per clause.
• Eligibility criteria: Bidder must ensure items are not end-of-life; provide samples and obtain buyer approvals; compliance with delivery at specified location.
• Documentation: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, OEM authorizations, and technical bid documents typically required.
• Penalties/LD: Not explicitly described; terms imply adherence to schedule with potential delivery consequences if approvals/outstanding samples delay.
• Contract flexibility: Up to 25% quantity increase/decrease at contracted rates during and after award.