Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities Braille Paper Tender 140 GSM Acid-Free Lead-Free 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement involves Braille Paper in reel/cutsheet form for the Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities. Key product specification is 140 GSM Braille paper, acid-free and lead-free, with supporting lab reports and GST/HSN undertakings. Estimated value not disclosed, with an EMD of ₹65,000. The contract includes option quantities up to 25% and extended delivery timelines, plus unloading at delivery location. Bidders must submit a sample before bid opening and adhere to supplier responsibilities for timely supply and potential bid cancellation by the Director. The scope focuses on compliant Braille media suitable for Braille printing, with a strong emphasis on documentation and compliance rather than large-scale volume certainty.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Braille Paper, 140 GSM, suitable for Braille printing
• Quality attributes: Acid-Free, Lead-Free; requires laboratory test reports/certificates
• Documentation:
  • HSN Code Undertaking
  • GST @ 5% Undertaking
  • OEM Authorization Letter (if not OEM)
  • Acid-Free and Lead-Free Test Reports
  • Undertaking that firm is not blacklisted/debarred
• Compliance: Confirmed through test reports and company letterhead undertakings; validity of HSN and GST terms
• Delivery & samples: Sample submission prior to bid opening; delivery within supply period post-order; unloading charges borne by supplier
• Special terms: Option clauses enabling ±25% quantity variation; bid cancellation rights retained by Director

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹65,000
• Delivery timeline: Supply period starting from supply order; extended time calculations if options exercised
• Price & taxes: GST 5% applicable; HSN Code must be correctly declared
• OEM requirement: If not OEM, provide OEM authorization letter
• Quality proofs: Acid-Free/Lead-Free test reports; lab certificates
• Compliance undertakings: Not blacklisted/debarred certificate required
• Risk notes: Extra charges for delays; unloading at delivery location borne by supplier