Tender Overview
The Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs invites bids for a broad stationery and office supplies basket, including Paper 75 GSM, Paper A4 100 GSM/75 GSM, Binder Clips 19/25/51 mm, Cello Tape (0.5 / 1 / 2 inch), various Envelopes (11x5, 6x5, 12x10, 16x12, etc.), Correction tape, DO Envelopes/Pads, Lamination sheets, Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, Whiteboard markers, and related filing and organizing products. The catalog comprises 78 items with an estimated contract value of ₹210,000. Delivery terms reference an option clause and a flexible order quantity. The procurement is positioned as a government stationery buy in India, with emphasis on standard office supply compatibility and on-time delivery. Unique aspects include a detailed itemized BOQ and reliance on supplier certifications per bid terms. This tender targets reliable suppliers of branded and non-branded office products capable of meeting the full catalog scope.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: paper (75 GSM, A4 100 GSM/75 GSM), binder clips, cello tapes (green/blue/red and transparent), correction tape, DO envelopes, DO pads, drafting pads, various envelope sizes, glue/adhesives, file covers, photo paper, markers, laminates, pens (Pilot, Uniball, Pentel), pencils, sharpeners, rulers, staples, pins, clips, whiteboard markers, calculators, toners not listed, and more.
- Estimated contract value: ₹210,000; BOQ includes 78 items with a wide stationery scope.
- Quality/standards: No explicit standards listed in the data; bidders should align with typical Indian government stationery quality practices and the ATC on uploaded certificates.
- Delivery/installation: Clause references extended delivery time calculations linked to quantity variation; delivery period begins after the last original delivery order; minimum extension logic applicable.
- Experience/eligibility hints: Bid must include certificates; state MSE reservation can apply for eligible GeM-online validated bidders; OEM/manufacturer eligibility implied by MSE clause.
- Packaging/brand notes: Several branded items appear (Pilot, Uniball, Camlin) but no exclusive brand lock; focus on availability and compliance with bid terms.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity; extended delivery time calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
- GST: Bidder to apply GST independently; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower, within quoted GST percentage.
- Financial/liquidity: Bidder must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; online undertaking required.
- MSE reservation (State): 49/51 procurement reserved for eligible Micro/Small Enterprises with valid Udyam registration; must be manufacturer/OEM; online validation required.
- Documentation: Upload required certificates/documents as per bid document/ATC/Corrigendum; non-submission may lead to rejection.
- Delivery terms: Compliance with delivery timelines as per order; option-based delivery extension subject to minimum 30 days.
- Payment terms: Not expressly stated; GST handling as above; terms to be clarified in bid document.
- Penalties/ warranties: Not specified in provided data; standard government contract penalties may apply per terms.
