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Directorate Of Government Printing Mumbai Writing & Printing Paper IS 1848 Part 2 Tender 2025

Posted

23 Oct 2025, 07:54 pm

Deadline

12 Nov 2025, 02:00 pm

EMD

₹90,000

Location

MUMBAI , MAHARASHTRA

Progress

Issue23 Oct 2025, 07:54 pm
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Quantity

26000

Category

Writing and Printing Paper Conforming to IS 1848 (Part 2)

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Brand/OEM requirement: OEM authorization must be furnished for distributors
  • • Technical standard: IS 1848 (Part 2) compliance for writing and printing paper
  • • Quantity flexibility: 25% increase/decrease allowed in both initial and currency periods
  • • Delivery time mechanism: additional time calculated as (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, min 30 days
  • • EMD requirement: ₹90,000 bid security
  • • GST handling: bidders must self-assess GST; reimbursement capped per actuals or applicable rate
  • • Experience criteria: minimum 3 years’ govt or PSU supply of similar paper products
  • • Invoicing: mandatory GST invoice upload on GeM with payment confirmation screenshot

Categories 1

PRINTING AND WRITING PAPER

Tender Overview

Organization: Directorate Of Government Printing, Stationery And Publications, Mumbai. Procurement: Writing and Printing Paper conforming to IS 1848 (Part 2) (Q4). Location: MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. EMD: ₹90,000. Key clause allows a 25% quantity variation at order and during contract with proportional delivery time adjustments; delivery timelines linked to last delivery order date. Tender emphasizes GST handling by bidders and requires OEM authorization where applicable. This procurement targets suppliers with verifiable government project experience and financial health to ensure consistent supply of standard papers.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: Writing and Printing Paper (IS 1848 Part 2 compliant)
  • Specifications listed: Type of paper, Colour, Size, GSM, Packing details, Type of Unit, Number of sheets per unit (repeated across categories under standard/packing)
  • Quality framework: IS 1848 Part 2 compliance; no itemized numerical spec sheet provided beyond standard categories
  • EMD & value signals: ₹90,000 EMD; no explicit total quantity disclosed; bid must reflect compliant pricing
  • Delivery expectations: Optional quantity adjustments up to 25% with calculations tied to original order, minimum 30 days extension rule; delivery timelines scale with quantity changes
  • GST handling: Bidders must determine GST; reimbursement at actuals or as per applicable rate, subject to caps
  • Experience requirement: 3 years of regular supply of same/similar category products to Government bodies; documentary contracts to be submitted
  • Authorization: OEM authorization if bidding through channel partners or distributors
  • Invoicing: GST invoice uploaded on GeM with GST portal payment confirmation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹90,000 as bid security
  • Experience criteria: 3 years of government/similar-category supply; contracts to be submitted per year
  • Manufacturer authorization: OEM/Original Service Provider authorization required for distributors
  • Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover for last 3 years to be provided via audited statements or CA/CMA certificate; exact threshold as per bid document
  • GST compliance: Bidder to manage GST; reimbursement as per actuals or specified cap
  • Delivery terms: Option clause permits quantity increase up to 25% with corresponding delivery time adjustments
  • Invoicing: GST invoice and GST portal payment confirmation required during GeM invoicing

Key Specifications

  • IS 1848 Part 2 compliant writing and printing paper

  • Categories: Type of Paper, Colour, Size, GSM, Packing, Type of Unit, Sheets per Unit

  • EMD: ₹90,000

  • Delivery: 25% quantity variation with proportional delivery extension, min 30 days

  • GST: self-managed; reimbursement as actuals or cap

  • Experience: 3 years govt/PSU supply of same/similar paper

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD of ₹90,000 must accompany bid; payable as bid security

  • 3 years govt/PSU supply experience with contract copies

  • OEM authorization required for distributors; ensure manufacturer ties

  • 25% quantity flexibility during and after award with delivery-time math

  • GST handling governed by bidder; GST invoices must be uploaded on GeM

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

GST will be reimbursed at actuals or applicable rate; payment terms aligned with GeM invoicing and GST portal confirmation

Delivery Schedule

Option to increase quantity up to 25% with extended delivery period calculated by (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Delivery delays to be governed by contract terms; LD details not provided in data; bidders to assume standard govt LD practices

Bidder Eligibility

  • Regularly manufactured and supplied same/similar paper to government organizations for 3 years

  • Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking

  • OEM authorization required for distributors

Technical Specifications 2 Items

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
STANDARD Type of Paper Cartridge white Paper
STANDARD Colour of the Paper White
STANDARD Size of paper A1 (594 X 841), A2 (420 X 594), A3 (297 X 420, A4 (210 X 297)
STANDARD GSM of paper 140 gsm, 150 gsm, 200 gsm, 225 gsm, 275 gsm
PACKING Type of Unit Ream, Packet
PACKING Number of Sheets in a Unit 500 Sheets, 250 Sheets

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Required Documents

1

- GST registration certificate

2

- PAN card

3

- Audited financial statements or CA/CMA turnover certificate for last 3 years

4

- Experience/contracts for government or PSU supply (3 years)

5

- OEM authorisation or manufacturer authorization for distributors

6

- Bid security/EMD proof of ₹90,000

7

- GST invoice template and GST portal payment confirmation screenshot

8

- Any additional contractor licenses or certifications relevant to paper procurement

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for IS 1848 Part 2 paper tender in Mumbai?

Bidders should submit GST registration, PAN, 3-year govt supply experience contracts, audited turnover statements, OEM authorization if using distributors, and EMD of ₹90,000. Ensure IS 1848 Part 2 compliance and upload GST invoice during GeM invoicing; follow 25% quantity variation terms.

What documents are required for Mumbai paper tender submission?

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN card, audited turnover for last 3 years, government/PSU supply contracts, OEM authorization, EMD proof ₹90,000, and GST payment confirmation screenshots on GeM; ensure IS 1848 Part 2 compliance.

What are the key technical specifications for IS 1848 paper?

Key specs include Type of Paper, Colour, Size, GSM, Packing, Type of Unit, and Number of Sheets per Unit, all aligned to IS 1848 Part 2; no single numerical spec listed beyond standard categories; suppliers must ensure conformity and provide sample tests if required.

When is the delivery deadline if quantity increases by 25%?

Delivery time scales with additional quantity using formula: (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum extension of 30 days; original delivery period applies before extension, per option clause.

What is the EMD amount for this Mumbai paper tender?

The Earnest Money Deposit required is ₹90,000. Bid security must be submitted with the bid; ensure payment as per vendor portal guidelines and attach EMD proof in the bid submission.

What are the GST requirements for this paper procurement?

Bidders must determine applicable GST and upload GST invoice and portal payment confirmation on GeM. GST reimbursement will be at actuals or the applicable rate, subject to a maximum quoted GST percentage.

What qualifies as govt/PSU experience for eligibility?

Eligibility requires 3 years of regularly manufacturing and supplying the same or similar paper category to Central/State Government or PSUs, with contracts/curchase orders shown for each year of the period.

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