Indian Air Force Stationery & Office Supplies Tender Bangalore Karnataka 2026 IS 13892 IS 1848 Compulsory Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a wide range of stationery and allied office supplies in Bangalore, Karnataka (560001). The procurement spans writing pens, pressure sensitive adhesive tapes with plastic base conforming to IS 13262, markers, highlighters, sticky notes, correspondence envelopes conforming to IS 13892, scissors, erasers, file/folder sets, double-sided tape, correction fluids, graph paper, binding covers, glue sticks, staples, self-adhesive flags, staplers, correction tape, metric scales (IS 1480), lamination films, educational charts, and colour pencils. The BOQ shows extensive item categories with multiple generic and standard-specific entries, indicating a comprehensive stationery package for air force facilities. Unique aspects include IS-standard conformance where specified and a broad spectrum of paper, filing and labeling products aimed at centralized inventory for controlled use. The tender emphasizes quality controls, standard compliance, and supplier capability to deliver a diverse catalog within a unified contract framework. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of supplying government-grade stationery to a defense environment in Bengaluru.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Pens, tapes, envelopes, markers/highlighters, sticky notes, file/folder, erasers, graph paper, binding covers, glue sticks, staples, flags, staplers, correction tapes, scales, lamination films, educational charts, colour pencils
• Standards & compliance: IS 13262 (tapes), IS 13892 (envelopes), IS 1848 (Register pages), IS 989 (scissors), IS 6139 (photography paper), IS 1480 (metric scale)
• Dimensions & materials: Tape Width, Tape Length, Core ID, Scissor nominal size, envelope dimensions, graph paper GSM, pad sizes and pages, binding cover dimensions, lamination film micron and roll lengths
• Quality controls: OEM warranty certificates required, 1-year warranty from final acceptance, service centers in India, approved Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award
• Delivery & installation: Delivery address at AOC, Airforce Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru; extended delivery times may apply per option clause
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD evidence, OEM authorizations, technical bid documents
• Service & support: after-sales service network, installation/training, troubleshooting scope, and maintenance provisions

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in data; bidders should expect standard EMD requirements per T&C with 25% quantity variation option clause
• Delivery: Delivery window linked to original and extended periods; option clause allows ±25% quantity with time adjustments
• Payment: Payment terms not explicitly stated; contract includes approval of Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days and potential LD waivers if approvals delay
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from final acceptance or after installation; OEM warranties to be submitted at delivery
• Documentation: Requires GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and OEM authorizations; service center details to be uploaded
• Eligibility: Demonstrated capability to supply defense-grade stationery, with IS/IS standard compliance where applicable; presence of Indian service network
• Penalties: Penalties (LD) not detailed; buyer-added terms include option-driven delivery adjustments and approval timelines