Food Corporation Of India Office Supplies Tender India 2026 – ISI/ISO Competence, MSE Preference, 25% Quantity Fluctuation

Tender Overview

Food Corporation Of India (FCI) seeks procurement of diverse office stationery and related items including carbon paper packs, cloth/envelope covers, sealing wax, calculators, erasers, gum bottles, highlighters, staplers, punching machines, scales, writing pads, marker pens, glass marking pencils, tape, and related supplies. The BOQ lists 29 items with estimated value and EMD details not disclosed in the provided data. The buyer reserves an option to vary quantities by up to 25% of the bid quantity at contract award and during the contract, at contracted rates. Purchase preference favors MSME suppliers; foreign bidders may face restrictions under Make in India guidelines. The tender emphasizes compliance with GST considerations and requires bidder integrity checks. This procurement is a government-linked supply contract under the Department of Food and Public Distribution, with a broad category of office consumables. The unique feature is the flexible quantity clause and MSME preference, shaping bidder selection and delivery planning.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• 29 items covering carbon paper packs, envelope covers, wax seals, calculators, erasers, gum bottles (small/large), highlighters, staplers (small/big), single-hole punching machines, scales, pencil/pen packs, permanent markers, glass marking pencils, tag bundles, A4 sheet rims, stamp pads, candle boxes, blue glass marking pencils, transparent cello tape, thermal POS roll white paper, plastic file folders, scissors, scribbling pads, writing pads.
• No explicit technical specs (dimensions, capacities, or brands) are provided in the excerpt; emphasis is on availability of items under a single procurement. The scope includes standard office stationery and basic tools, with delivery terms aligned to contract quantities and delivery schedules via extension under the option clause.
• Standards/Compliance: Not specified in the data; bidders should rely on standard office supply tolerances and GST compliance as indicated in terms.
• Delivery/Installation: Not detailed in data; clause indicates delivery commencement tied to last date of original order with extension rules.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not disclosed in the tender data; bidders must confirm actual value and submission method (DD/online per policy).
• GST: Bidders to determine applicability; reimbursement as actuals or as per applicable rate, whichever is lower, up to quoted GST percentage.
• Quantity flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease at order and during contract at contracted rates; delivery extension calculation uses (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original period with minimum 30 days.
• MSME preference: Purchase preference available; manufacturer must be the bidder/offeror; traders excluded for product bids; documentation to substantiate status and eligibility.
• Financial standing: Bidders must certify no liquidation or insolvency; an undertaking to this effect is required.
• Compliance: Foreign suppliers may be restricted; local manufacture preferred for MSME advantage; attach OEM authorizations and relevant certifications as part of bid packet.