Airports Authority of India (AAI) Tender by Airports Authority Of India (4d31fec6)

Tender Title: Supply of Office Stationery

Reference Number: 4d31fec6

Issuing Authority: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Department: Ministry of Civil Aviation

Scope of Work and Objectives

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) invites bids for the supply of various office stationery items, including but not limited to markers for whiteboards, knife blades, plain copier paper, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, air freshener liquid, rubber bands, metric scales (plastic and steel), and scissors. The total quantity required is 5,450 units across the specified categories. This tender aims to procure high-quality stationery supplies that adhere to applicable Indian standards to meet the operational needs of the authority effectively.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in this tender, bidders must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• The bidder must be a registered entity with valid documentation.
• The entity should have prior experience in supplying similar items to government or large private sector organizations.
• Compliance with relevant quality standards as outlined by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• All stationery items must comply with the specified Indian standards such as IS 14490 for copier paper and IS 3705 for ballpoint pens.
• Evidence of compliance with quality specifications should be submitted along with the bid.
• Bidders should provide product samples if requested by the AAI for evaluation purposes.

Financial Requirements

Bidders must provide financial documentation that includes:

• A valid Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in the form of a bank guarantee or fixed deposit.
• Details of the financial stability of the company, including financial statements for the past two years.
• Competitive pricing for all items specified in the tender.

Document Submission Details

Bids must be submitted electronically through the designated tendering portal by completing the required forms and uploading all necessary documentation. The following documents must be included in the submission:

1. Registration certificates.
2. EMD details.
3. Product compliance certificates.
4. Financial documents.

Special Provisions

In line with government initiatives, there are provisions to encourage Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. Bidders falling under these categories may benefit from relaxed eligibility criteria and assistance during the bidding process.

Evaluation Process

The bid evaluation will include:

• Technical evaluation of proposed items against the requirements.
• Financial evaluation based on the quoted prices.
• Preference may be given to MSE bidders in line with government policies.

Delivery Locations

The delivery of all stationery items is expected at various AAI offices across the region. Specific delivery locations will be communicated upon award of the tender.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, bidders are encouraged to contact the bidding authority through official communication channels provided in the tender document. Candidate stakeholders should ensure to maintain professionalism while seeking clarifications.