Indian Army Department of Military Affairs Stationery Tender Kannur Kerala IS 1848 IS 13892 IS 5653 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks supply of extensive stationery and filing products for a Kannur, Kerala location. The scope includes general stationery, file folders, registers, pen sets, ink cartridges, paper products, and related office consumables conforming to IS 1848 (Part 1), IS 13892, IS 5653, and other listed IS standards. Estimated value and exact quantities are not disclosed, but the category spans general requirement products with IS-compliant inner papers, grammage specs, and binding methods. The tender emphasizes original items, advance sample approval, and adherence to manufacturer-standard packaging and quality controls, with option clauses for quantity variations up to 25% and extended delivery timelines. A unique emphasis on ISI-mark and IS-referenced standards differentiates this procurement from generic office supplies.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product types include Registers, File/Folders with binding, Sketch Pens, Markers, Highlighters, Facial tissues, Carbon papers, Envelopes conforming to IS 13892, and various toners and printing consumables.
• Key technical criteria specify inner paper per IS 1848 (Part 1), paper grammage, cover board grammage, minimum register dimensions, binding method, and overall packaging in compliance with IS standards.
• Quality requirements require original items, advance sample approval within 5 days of award, and conformance to the declared specifications; supplier must provide test reports from recognized labs where applicable.
• Delivery and option terms permit up to 25% quantity variation and schedule adjustments based on contract extension rules.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details are not disclosed in the data; bidders should expect standard government EMD submission as per terms.
• The bid requires original items, advance sample submission within 5 days of contract award, and modification-based approvals if deviations are noted.
• Quantity adjustments up to 25% and extensions are permissible with rates kept constant.
• The terms specify that bulk supplies must follow approved sample specifications or face corrective actions or contract termination if material deviations occur.