Indian Army Kathua Stationery Supplies Tender 2026 – IS & ISI Std Conformity, V3/V2 Grades, 25% Quantity Flex, 0.5% Demurrage

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a comprehensive stationery and office supply package to be procured for the Kathua location in Jammu & Kashmir (postal code 184101). The procurement spans multiple product categories including Writing Pens, Black Lead Pencils conforming to IS 1375 (Q4), Glue Sticks (V3, Q4), Staplers (V3, Q4), Correction Fluids, Markers, Highlighters, Metric Scales conforming to IS 1480 (Q4), Self-Adhesive Flags (V3), Carbon Papers (V2), Staple Pins/Staples (V3), Paper Clips (V2 conforming to IS 5650), Binder Clips (V3 conforming to IS 8231), File/Folder (V3) and Tags For Files (V3 conforming to IS 8499). Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the provided data. The bidder must comply with the wide standard set across items, and deliver within the contract terms with a bulk-order style scope and multi-item handling capability. The tender emphasizes IS and ISI standard conformance, packaging variety, and category-specific sizes. A key differentiator is the multi-category procurement bundled under a single contract with option-driven quantity adjustments. Unique aspects include a detailed set of standards across pen types, scales, and filing materials, plus a long list of packaging and unit specifications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories span: Writing Pens, Pencils (IS 1375 Q4), Glue Sticks, Staplers, Correction Fluids, Markers/Highlighters, Metric Scales (IS 1480 Q4), Self-Adhesive Flags, Carbon Papers (IS 3413 base paper, IS 1064 size), Staples/Pins, Paper Clips (IS 5650), Binder Clips (IS 8231), File/Folder with binding, Tags (IS 8499).
• Standards alignment: IS 1375, IS 1480, IS 3413, IS 1064, IS 5650, IS 8231, IS 8499; ISI branding may be referenced by some items.
• Key technical data elements required: tip sizes, ink colors, net content per glue stick, staple pin size, stapling capacity (Sheets), throat depth, cartage/packing unit details, color variants, and material composition where specified.
• Delivery readiness: capability to supply multi-item bundles with defined packaging and unit counts; no explicit quantities disclosed; emphasis on conforming to specified standards and packaging.
• Quality/inspection: standard CFL inspection processes with acceptance samples; post-inspection appeals within 14 days; demurrage terms if rejected goods are not lifted within 48 hours; 0.5% daily rate.
• Warranty/AMC: not clearly specified in the provided text; bidders should assume standard Army procurement warranties and post-sale support if implied by general terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contract award and during currency at contracted rates; delivery period adjusts based on extended quantity using a calculation (Increased quantity/Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Demurrage: 0.5% of total contract value per day for unlifted rejected items; disposal if not lifted within one month.
• Inspection: Access to inspector-drawn samples; verdict by CFL; appeal within 14 days; vendor bears risk and costs for appeal; no extra time granted for delays.
• Documentation: bidders must comply with all tender terms; specific GST/PAN/experience certificates and OEM authorizations are common prerequisites; do not rely on incomplete data in absence of explicit lists.
• Payment terms: not explicitly stated; bidders should anticipate standard government contract payment terms and ensure compliance with deemed requirements for delivery acceptance and invoicing.