Department of Military Affairs Tender by Indian Navy (GEM/2025/B/6088479)

The tender titled Procurement of Cartridges (Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6088479) is issued by the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence. This tender aims to secure a supply of various printing cartridges essential for official operations.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary scope of this tender is to procure a comprehensive range of printing cartridges, which includes:

• HP 955XL Set (Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow)
• Lexmark Toner Cartridges for models MS 510 DN (50F3000) and others
• HP LaserJet Cartridges (e.g., 12A, 88A)
• Various printer ribbons
• Canon and Epson cartridges (e.g., Canon 051, Epson L1300 Ink Tank)

The objective is to ensure the military department is equipped with high-quality printing supplies to maintain efficiency in administrative tasks.

Eligibility Criteria

Bidders must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in this tender:

• Be a registered entity in India.
• Have a relevant registration that allows them to sell these products.
• Possess the requisite certifications for quality standards pertaining to the cartridges being supplied.

Technical Requirements

Bidders are required to provide cartridges that meet the following technical requirements:

• Compliance with the specifications outlined in the tender documentation.
• Evidence of prior successful supply contracts for similar products.
• Assurance that products will meet quality and performance benchmarks.

Financial Requirements

To participate in this tender, bidders are expected to adhere to the following financial requirements:

• Submission of a Performance Security which is a percentage of the tender value.
• Compliance with terms of payment outlined in the tender, including adherence to payment timelines.

Document Submission Details

All documents must be submitted electronically via the Government e-Marketplace (GEM) platform. This includes:

• Financial bids
• Eligibility documents
• Technical specifications
• Other requested documentation as specified in further detail in the tender guidelines.

Special Provisions

Provisions are in place to encourage participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs), including:

• Relaxation of eligibility criteria.
• Possible exemptions from tender fees.
• Preference in bid evaluation processes.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of bids will be conducted based on several criteria, including:

• Compliance with eligibility and technical specifications.
• Price evaluation, ensuring the best value for money.
• Assessment of the bidder's previous performance in similar contracts.

Delivery Locations

The cartridges will need to be delivered to specified locations as outlined in the bid scoring framework. All delivery points will ensure that the products reach the intended military offices without unnecessary delays.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or clarifications regarding the tender, participants may contact the designated official in the Department of Military Affairs. Relevant contact details will be provided through the GEM portal or through the official tender documentation.