Directorate Of Technical Education Gujarat Smart Cards Tender 2025 - ISO-IS 550 Compliant ID Cards with QR/Barcode Lamination

Tender Overview

The procuring organization is the Directorate Of Technical Education under the Education Department Gujarat, seeking supply of simple plastic student ID cards with QR/Barcode capabilities, including lamination, and complimentary dispatch/delivery services. The scope references a smart card/ID card category with card production and delivery, managed through a state-level tender for Gujarat. The bid relies on modest average turnover requirements and a dedicated service support framework, with an emphasis on on-ground supply chains and local service presence in Gujarat. A notable differentiator is the requirement for a local service provider’s office in the consignee state and a clear escalation matrix for support. The contract quantity/duration flexibility is capped at 25%, and bidders must adhere to the outlined EMD and payment terms using Demand Drafts issued in favor of Government Engineering College Valsad. Unique clauses also include the acceptance of DD as security and post-award DD delivery timelines.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: simple plastic ID cards with QR/Bar code, lamination included
• Category: Smart Cards/ID Cards with delivery/dispatch scope
• Service requirements: dedicated/toll-free service support, clear escalation matrix
• EMD and PBG options: DD in favor of GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE VALSAD; EMD and performance security to be submitted/forwarded with hard copies
• Turnover: minimum average annual turnover of ₹0.6 Lac; MSE exemption requires valid UDYAM and CSPO/NSIC certifications
• Locality requirement: service office must be located in Gujarat; documentation evidence required
• Payment terms: standard tender terms with potential DD submission timelines; post-award DD must be delivered within set days
• BOQ: no items listed; tender focuses on supply, lamination, and delivery of cards to Gujarat institutions

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: via Account Payee Demand Draft in favor of GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE VALSAD; hard copy within 5 days of bid end/open date
• Performance Security: also via DD in favor of GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE VALSAD; delivery of hard copy within 15 days of award
• Turnover: minimum average annual turnover of ₹0.6 Lac; MSE relief requires UDYAM certificate with CSPO/NSIC certifications
• Local service office: must be located in Gujarat; documentary evidence to be submitted
• Service support: dedicated toll-free number and escalation matrix required
• SOW/ATC files attached by buyer; bidders should review for scope and compliance requirements
• Quantity/duration flex: contract quantity or duration adjustable up to 25% at issue and post-issue with binding acceptance
• Warranty/penalties: not specified; ensure compliance with local procurement norms and timely delivery