School Education Department Jammu and Kashmir Tender by Directorate Of School Education (14a51ae60)

Overview

The School Education Department Jammu and Kashmir is inviting bids for the procurement of educational books as detailed in tender 14a51ae60. This tender encompasses a comprehensive range of English Textbooks, Grammer Guides, and various associated material aimed at enhancing the educational quality for students across high schools in the region. The objective is to ensure that high-quality, updated educational resources are available for effective learning outcomes.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary focus of this tender is to supply approximately 729 units of educational books categorized as follows:

• English Textbooks
• Mathematics Textbooks
• Science Textbooks
• Social Science Textbooks
• Urdu Textbooks

The scope of work includes:

• Providing a diverse range of textbooks that meet the curriculum requirements for various subjects.
• Ensuring the timely delivery of books to the designated locations as specified by the school authorities.
• Upholding quality standards and specifications as defined in the tender documentation.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in this tender, bidders must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be a registered entity in India.
• Compliance with local industry standards and regulations pertaining to the supply of educational materials.
• Submission of valid certificates demonstrating experience in providing similar educational resources.

Technical Requirements

Bidders need to ensure that all provided educational materials meet specific technical specifications outlined by the School Education Department. These include:

• Compliance with the latest quality standards in publishing.
• Books must be free from errors and adhere strictly to the prescribed syllabus.
• Use of durable materials to withstand frequent handling by students.

Financial Requirements

It is imperative for bidders to comply with the financial aspects of this tender, which involve:

• Submission of an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) as specified in the tender guidelines.
• Performance security will be required post-award to guarantee the fulfillment of contract obligations.
• Detailed quotations must be submitted indicating the price per unit and total cost, ensuring transparency in the bidding process.

Document Submission Details

All required documentation must be submitted electronically or in physical format to the designated office. Bidders should ensure adherence to the following:

• Submission in the prescribed format with all necessary attachments, as failure to do so may result in disqualification.
• Inclusion of all relevant certificates and financial documents along with the bid proposal.

Special Provisions

This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs), providing benefits that include relaxed qualification criteria and assistance in documentation. Startups are also encouraged to bid, supporting the government's initiatives to promote local enterprise.

Evaluation Process

Bids will be evaluated based on:

• Compliance with technical specifications
• Financial feasibility and competitive pricing.
• Bidder’s past performance and reliability in supplying educational materials.

Successful bidders will be notified through standard communication channels as detailed in the tender documentation post-evaluation.

Delivery Locations

Books must be delivered to the various designated high schools across Jammu and Kashmir. The specific locations will be confirmed to the selected bidders upon award of the tender.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, potential bidders may reach out to the School Education Department Jammu and Kashmir at their official communication platforms provided in the tender documents.