Indian Army Paper & File Accessories Tender 2026 – ISI/BIS Conformity, IS 5650/IS 8499, Paper Clips & File Folders

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for a range of office stationery and filing accessories, including self adhesive flags, registers (100-page and 200-page), paper clips, tags for files, file covers, and related paper products. The procurement scope emerges from a catalog of 8 BOQ items with varied packaging and printing requirements. ISI/BIS conformity is emphasized for several categories, with specific IS standards referenced (IS 5650 for paper clips, IS 8499 for tags for files) and options to include ISI marks. The award may involve quantity fluctuations up to 25% during or after contract signing, with delivery tied to the original schedule plus added time per the option clause. Unique terms require authenticity of product images and ISI labeling on packaging, and printing customization as per buyer printing specifications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: A 4 Paper, FS Paper, self adhesive flag, Register 100 page, Register 200 page, paper clips, Tag for files, file cover
• Printing and labeling: ISI Mark/Standard Mark allowed; BIS license verification at bid evaluation; ISI markings checked on receipt before CRAC
• IS standards: IS 5650 (paper clips) and IS 8499 (tags for files); optional IS ISI marked products
• Packaging and images: original product image; product labeling per IS:14490; net weight, GSM, and BIS license details shown on packaging
• Printing requirements: for File/Folder, bidder must declare standard price per piece and provide printing content as per buyer’s specification
• BOQ items: 8 total items with unspecified quantities; bid flexibility to adjust quantities by up to 25% within contract term

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EM D and bidding: Quantity can be increased/decreased by up to 25% at contract placement and during contract currency at contracted rates; delivery timeline calculated from last delivery order date with minimum 30 days extension where applicable
• Printing/printing content: Buyers may request customized printing (logo/text) on File/Folder; must include catalog price for 1 standard piece
• ISI/BIS compliance: ISI marking allowed; BIS license verification required at bid evaluation; ISI labeling verified upon receipt
• Documentation: Suppliers must provide original product images, packaging markings, and ISI/BIS conformity proof; samples may be required; tech samples to consignee address for verification
• Special terms: Versioned at category level with printing requirements and category-specific terms; extension of terms if option clause exercised