Tender Title: Printing and Photocopying Service
Reference Number: GEM/2025/B/6140685
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways

The scope of work for this tender involves the provision of printing and photocopying services as required by the Ministry of Railways. This includes onsite printing of a total quantity of 179,700 units. The objectives of this tender are to ensure efficient and timely processing of documents, thereby supporting the operational needs of the Indian Railways.

Eligibility Criteria

Participating bidders must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Registered entities that comply with local and national standards.
• Previous experience in providing similar services is preferred but not mandatory.

Technical Requirements

Bidders need to comply with specified technical requirements, focusing on:

• Capability to handle diverse printing tasks, including monochrome printing.
• Use of suitable machines and technologies to deliver high-quality printing with efficiency.

Financial Requirements

Bidders will need to provide relevant financial details demonstrating their capacity to fulfill the contract obligations. This may include:

• Submission of balance sheets or financial statements.
• Proof of previous contracts undertaken or services rendered.

Document Submission Details

All bids must be submitted electronically through the appropriate platform, with clearly marked documents. Bid submissions should include:

• Technical Proposal.
• Financial Proposal.
• Compliance Documents.

Special Provisions

This tender holds provisions that may benefit Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs), as well as startups. Furthermore, bidders are encouraged to align their offerings with the 'Make in India' policies, promoting local sourcing and production benefits.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation will be conducted by assessing the technical and financial aspects of the bids. Details of the evaluation criteria will include:

• Quality of services.
• Pricing competitiveness.
• Additional value-added services proposed.

Delivery Locations

The successful bidder will be required to provide the services at designated locations as specified by the Ministry of Railways. Specific locations will be communicated upon awarding the contract.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or clarification, interested bidders may contact the designated authority within the Ministry of Railways through official channels.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for capable providers within the printing service industry to partner with the Ministry of Railways and fulfill critical operational requirements. Interested participants are encouraged to prepare detailed submissions to take advantage of this service provision opportunity.