Indian Army Bangalore Stationery Tender 2026 - IS 1375/IS 1481 Conforming Pens, Pencils, Scales & Accessories

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a broad stationery package including writing pens, pen refills, black lead pencils conforming to IS 1375, markers, highlighters, sketch pens, manual pencil sharpeners, erasers, stationery holder/pen stand, glue sticks and metric steel scales conforming to IS 1481 from Bengaluru, Karnataka. The procurement scope covers multiple SKUs with standardized product shapes and packaging as per government stationery norms. Industry references emphasize ISI/IS 550-like quality expectations where applicable and a unified supply approach to ensure consistent campus-level availability. A key differentiator is the extensive range of compatible items under one contract and the option clause allowing quantity adjustments up to ±25% during contract execution, maintaining contracted rates. This tender targets bulk government procurement efficiency and uniformity across military-administered stations. Unique clauses include delivery timing based on order dates and potential quantity extensions, reinforcing schedule discipline for military stores.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope spans: pens, refills, lead pencils, markers, highlighters, sketch pens, manual pencil sharpeners, erasers, stationery holder/pen stand, glue sticks, and metric steel scales.
• Standards guidance references IS 1375 for pencils and IS 1481 for scales; additional standards are implied for safety and material quality.
• Physical characteristics requested include: tip sizes, ink colors, body materials, packing units, and dimensions specified in the tender across multiple generic categories.
• Garments of inputs include packaging type, number of items per packet, and product dimensions in inches for stands and accessories.
• The BOQ shows no line-item quantities; eligibility emphasizes generic category compliance and standardized product types for uniform deployment.
• Delivery expectations align to last-date order-based schedules with option quantities. EMD and exact item-wise quantities will be clarified in the final bid package after issuance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not specified in the data; bidders should prepare as per the buyer terms.
• Delivery: delivery period linked to order dates; option clause allows ±25% quantity changes with proportional delivery time; minimum extension set to 30 days.
• Payment: standard government terms; not detailed in the provided terms.
• Documentation: bidders must upload all required certificates, including any mandatory atc/corrigendum specifications.
• Quantity flexibility: 25% increase/decrease rights during and after award.
• Warranty/penalties: not detailed in the provided excerpt; presume standard government warranty and LDs as per ATC.