Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs). Product/Service: General knowledge, SSB preparation, and allied reference books (multiple titles listed in the tender catalog) totaling estimated value ₹46,539.00. Location: Not specified; procurement appears to be national. Quantity/Scope: 39 BOQ items across book titles with flexible quantities per option clause. Context: Buy-heavy catalog focused on training and prep literature, including classic works and modern reference materials. Key differentiator: Extensive cross-category reading list, spanning military history, psychology practice, medical references, and strategic texts. Unique aspects: No technical specifications published; emphasis on cataloged publications and procurement of multiple titles under a single contract.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No technical specs provided in the tender data.
- BOQ lists 39 items but details are not disclosed in the document.
- Estimated value: ₹46,539.00; EMD not disclosed in the provided text.
- Turnover criteria reference three-year average financial turnover per bid document; OEM turnover criteria also referenced with a similar three-year window.
- Generic option clause allows ±25% quantity variation at order placement or during contract currency.
- Administrative requirements emphasize GST considerations to be checked by bidders; no brand-mandated OEM restrictions stated.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not specified in the provided excerpt.
- Turnover criteria: Minimum average annual turnover over the last three years; documentary evidence required (audited balance sheets or CA/CFA certificate).
- OEM turnover: OEM of offered product must meet turnover criteria; if bunch bids, OEM of primary product with highest bid value must comply.
- Financial standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or similar proceedings; bidder to upload an undertaking.
- GST: Bidders must verify applicable GST; reimbursement not guaranteed by the buyer.
- Delivery & payments: Delivery period terms exist in the generic option clause; payment terms not specified in the excerpt.
