Employees State Insurance Corporation Printing Services Tender Ahmedabad Gujarat 2025 IS0 / EMD ₹119000 25% Variation Clause

Tender Overview

Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, invites bids for Printing Services including Offset printing with material, forms, cards (2-fold), visitor passes, packing envelopes, and related items. The estimated contract value is ₹2,387,770 with an EMD of ₹119,000. The location is Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 363610. A key differentiator is the contract quantity/duration adjustment of up to 25% at award and post-award, compelling bidders to plan scalable production. Submission requires an EMD via account payee DD payable in Ahmedabad, plus validation through prescribed certificates and prior experience. The tender emphasizes local business presence: the service provider must maintain an office within the consignee state, and provide toll-free service support. A robust past-performance documentation trail is required. The BOQ shows 0 items, indicating a service-rate oriented or framework arrangement rather than itemized line items. The tender also enforces vendor readiness via document uploads and strict adherence to bid terms. This opportunity targets printing houses with offset capabilities and government procurement experience in Gujarat, under ESIC procurement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Paper-based printing services (offset) with material for forms, cards, visitor passes, and packing envelopes
• Estimated Value: ₹2,387,770; EMD: ₹119,000
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat; state-based service office requirement
• Delivery/Support: Dedicated toll-free service; service office in the state
• Documentation: Certificates, past experience proof per bid, EMD submission via DD, hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/open date
• Contract Flexibility: Option clause allows ±25% quantity/duration adjustment
• BOQ: 0 items; indicates non-itemized scope or framework engagement
• SubmissionNotes: Upload DD proof with bid; ensure compliance with ATC and corrigenda

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹119,000 via Demand Draft payable at Ahmedabad
• Office: Service provider must have an office in the consignees’ state; documentary evidence required
• Sub-contracting: No assignment or subcontracting without prior written consent; joint liability retained
• Experience Proof: Acceptable documents include contract copy with invoices, execution certificate, or third-party release notes
• Certificate Upload: All required certificates must be uploaded; non-submission leads to rejection
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; adhere to standard ESIC procurement payment cycles
• Liquidated Damages: Applicable details not specified in available data; bid should imply compliance with terms and conditions