TENDER

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Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Office of the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli 627 002.
Memo No. J5/37C/ PSD TVL/BAG LABELS/13-14 dated at Tirunelveli 627 002  the 30. 09 .2013.
Notice Inviting Tender(Limited)
Sealed Tenders are invited on behalf of the President of India for printing & supply of Barcoded Bag labels as detailed in part I of Annexure II for a period of ONE YEAR  from the date of award of work which can be extended for a further period of one year. The method of submission of tender, amount of Earnest money/Security Deposit and General Terms and conditions applicable to contract has been mentioned in Annexure I. 
1.       The work is to be made strictly as per parameters/ technical specifications given in Part I of Annexure II. The terms and conditions specific to the contract have been mentioned in Part II of Annexure II. The terms and proforma for submission of tender has been given in Annexure III (for Technical Bid) and Annexure IV (for Commercial Bid) to this Notice Inviting Tender.  The schedule of tender is given as under:
2.       Schedule Of Tender
Tender No.                                                          :               J5/37C/ PSD TVL/BAG LABELS/13-14
Last date and time of receipt of Tender      :               30.10.2013           till           11.00 Hours
Date and Time of opening of Tender          :               30.10.2013           at            11.30 Hours
Amount of Earnest Money Deposit
as per Clause 3 of Annexure I                     :               Rs.25,000/-  (Rupees. Twenty five thousand only)
Tender should be addressed to                     :              The Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot,
                                                                                                 Tirunelveli 627 002.
Venue                                                                    :               O/O the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot,
                                                                                                Palayankottai Head Post Office campus,
                                                                                                Tirunelveli-627002.
3.       The Tender form along with Terms and conditions can be had on payment of Rs.500/-         (Rupees Five Hundred only) from the undersigned in this office on any working day (Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm till 29.10.013. Tender form can also be downloaded from the website www.indiapost.gov.in and www.eprocure.gov.in and the payment of Rs.500/- (Five Hundred only) towards this may be credited under UCR in any Post office and the receipt therefor, affixed in the Tender document. Payment of fee of Rs.500/- for Tender documents is exempted to Bidders who have registered with NSIC/DG S & D/under MSME ACT 2006 with current validity.
4.       The tenders completed in all respects must in all cases be received in this office before the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Tender in Para 2 above. The tenders received after the scheduled date and time will be rejected outright. The tender cover should be superscribed as “Tender for Bag labels”. The tenders may be dropped in person, in the Tender box kept at this office or sent by Registered Post/Speed Post  duly signed and sealed with sealing wax, so as to reach this office by the due date/time mentioned in Para 2 above. This office will not be responsible for any postal/transit delay. Only one tender should be kept in one cover. Tenders received through private couriers or by ordinary post or by hand will not be accepted.

 
                Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002




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Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Office of the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli 627 002.

ANNEXURE- I

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

                Sub: - Notice inviting Tender for Printing and Supply of Barcoded Bag labels- reg.

                1. Parties:-
The Parties to the Contract are the contractor (the Tenderer to whom the work have been awarded) and the Government of India through the Department of Posts for and on behalf of the President of India.

                2. Address:-
For all purposes of the contract including arbitration there under, the address of the contractor mentioned in the tender shall be the final unless the contractor notifies a change of address by a separate letter sent by registered post with acknowledgement due, to the Department of Posts. The contractor shall be solely responsible for the consequences of any omission or error to notify change of address in the aforesaid manner.

                3. Earnest Money (Bid Security):
3.1                Earnest money  of Rs.25,000/- ( Rupees twenty five thousand only) must be deposited by the bidders in any Post office and Original Receipt in form ACG 67 provided by the Post Office in token of having received the amount should be submitted along with  their tenders. Firms which have filed entrepreneur memorandum with the Director of industries and commerce of respective State Govts, under MSME Act 2006/ registered with NSIC under its Single Point Registration Scheme/DGS&D with current validity are exempted from furnishing the Earnest money of Rs 25,000/- Copy of such Entrepreneur memorandum filed under MSME Act 2006/ Registration certificate with current validity for claiming EMD exemption should be enclosed failing which such bids without EMD are liable to be rejected.

3.2                No request  for  transfer  of  any  previous  deposit  of  earnest money or security deposit  or  payment of any  pending  bill held by the Department  in  respect of  any previous work will be entertained.

3.3                Tenderer shall not be permitted to withdraw his offer or modify the terms and conditions thereof. In case the tenderer fails to observe and comply with the stipulations made herein or backs out after quoting the rates, the aforesaid amount of earnest money will be forfeited to the Government.
               

3.4                 No claim shall lie against the Government/Department in respect of erosion in the value or interest on the amount of EMD or Security Deposit.

3.5          Earnest money deposit will be refunded to the unsuccessful tenderers on or before 30th day after the award of contract.


                Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002



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4.                   Preparation and Submission of tender:
The tender should be submitted in two parts namely Technical Bid along with the Proof of Earnest Money Deposit (In form given in Annexure III) and Commercial Bid (In form given in Annexure IV) and each should be kept in a separate sealed cover. Both the bids should be kept in another sealed cover addressed to the undersigned. The outer envelope containing the sealed cover should bear the address, Tender number and date, subject of Tender, date and time of the opening of the same. The inner envelope should be superscribed with Tender number and date, subject of Tender, whether the envelope is containing Technical Bid or Commercial Bid and date of opening of tender. The covers should be sealed with sealing wax or embossed with office seal  failing which the tender is liable to be rejected.

5.                   Signing of tender:
                Individual signing the tender or other documents connected with contract must specify whether he signs as
a) “Sole proprietor “of the concern or constituted attorney of such sole proprietor;
b)     A partner of the firm, if it be a partnership firm, in which case he must have authority to execute contracts on behalf of the firm and to refer to arbitration disputes concerning the business of the partnership either by virtue of the partnership agreement or by a Power of attorney duly executed by the partners of the firm. A copy of the duly registered partnership deed and if Power of Attorney is executed in favour of any of the partners or any authorized officers of the firm, then a copy of the Power of Attorney sworn in before Notary Public duly signed by all partners should be enclosed.
c)     Director or a Principal Officer duly authorized by the Board or Directors of the company, if it is a company. Copy of the such authorisation to sign the tender/ contract to be enclosed. Such authorization /Board Resolution with specimen signature of the authorized person should be signed by all the Directors of the Company.
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                Note Below:
          (i)  In the case of partnership firms, where no authority to refer disputes concerning the business of Partnership firms has been conferred on any partner, the tender and all other related documents must be signed by all partners of the firm.
(ii)  A person signing the tender form or any documents forming part of the tender on behalf of another person should have an authority to bind such other person and if, on enquiry it appears that the persons so signing had no authority to do so, The Postmaster General, Southern Region, Madurai-625 002 may, without prejudice, cancel the contract and hold the signatory liable for all costs, consequences and damages under the civil and criminal remedies available.
 (iii)  In case of Pvt. Ltd/Public Ltd, Companies, Copies of company incorporation certificate along with the Articles of Association has to be submitted.
(iv)  The tenderer should sign and affix his/his firm’s  stamp at each page of the tender and all its Annexure as the acceptance of the offer made by the tenderer will be deemed as a contract and no separate formal contract will be drawn. NO PAGE SHOULD BE REMOVED/ DETACHED FROM THIS NOTICE INVITING TENDER.

                6 . Technical Bid:
                The technical bid should be submitted in form given in Annexure III along with the original receipt obtained from any Post office for the Deposit of Earnest Money Deposits for the amount indicated in clause 3 ibid along with the documents mentioned in Part II of Annexure III.



                Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002


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                7.             Commercial Bid:

                7.1          The commercial bid should be submitted in form given in Annexure IV in a separate sealed cover kept inside the main cover. The commercial bids of the Tenderers short listed after evaluation of technical bids will be opened either on a same day or on a specified date and time to be intimated to the respective tenderer. A duly constituted Tender Evaluation Committee (TEC) will evaluate both the Technical Bids and the Commercial bids.
                7.2          A consolidated price should be quoted along with its break up showing various items of charge. The price quoted shall be firm and final.
                7.3          Taxes if any, to be paid need to be duly indicated in the bid otherwise no extra payment would be made for this purpose.
                  7.4          Terms of payment as stated in the tender documents shall be final.
                  7.5          At the time of payment of bills, Income tax, if any shall be deducted at source as per Government Rules and guidelines as may be prevailing at the time of payment.
                  7.6          No terms and conditions should be entered by the Tenderer along with commercial bid.
Any conditional bid may not be entertained.

                   8             Validity of the Bids:
                                  The bids shall be valid for period of one year from the date of award of work.

                9.  Opening of Tender:
       The tenderer is at liberty either himself or authorize not more than one representative to be   present at the opening of the tender. The representative attending the opening of the tender on           behalf of the tender should bring with him a letter of authority from the tenderer and proof of           identification. On the date and     time indicated in the “Schedule of Tender”, Technical bids will be              opened first and read out in   the   presence of the Tenderers representatives. Thereafter,         Commercial bids of the Tenderers shortlisted after evaluation of Technical bids will be opened          either on the same day or on a specified date and time to be intimated to the respective Tenderer.

10. Criterion for Evaluation of Tenders:                                                                                                 
        10.1                                The evaluation of the tenders will be made first on the basis of technical information furnished in form given in Annexure-III, which includes:
                10.1.1     Payment of fee of Rs.500.00 for Tender document.
                10.1.2     Payment of Earnest Money (Bid Security) of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty
                                                                                                                                 five thousand only)
                10.1.3     Submission of documents mentioned in Part-II of Annexure-III.
                10.1.4     Submission of Power of Attorney, if all partners/Directors of a Partnership Firm/                   Public/Pvt. Ltd Company have not signed the tender Documents in each page.
                10.1.5     Submission of samples.
       
        10.2                                The Commercial Bid of such firms found valid based on technical parameters (as per Annexure-III), will be opened either on the same day or on the date, time and venue to be announced after opening of the Technical BidEvaluation of Commercial Bids will be based on total Consolidated price.

        10.3.               It must be kept in view that no decision will be given by the Tender Evaluation Committee or any inferences drawn during the meeting of this committee by the tenderer or their representatives will be their own view and the Department will not be responsible and abide by the same. The reasons for selections or rejections of a particular tender will not be disclosed.

        10.4                .               The award of work will be further subject to any specific terms and conditions of the contract given in Part II of Annexure-II of this NIT.


Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002


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                11.          Right of Acceptance:
                11.1        The Department of Posts reserves all rights to reject any tender including of those Tenderers who fail to comply with the instructions without assigning any reason whatsoever and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any specific tender. The decision of the Department of Posts in this regard is final and binding.

              11.2        Any failure on the part of the contractor to observe the prescribed procedure and any attempt to canvass for the work will prejudice the contractor’s quotation.

            12.          Communication of Acceptance:
              Successful Tenderer will be informed of the acceptance of his tender. Necessary       instructions regarding the amount and time provided for security Deposit will be communicated.

13.          Time Schedule for completion of Work:
              The work must be completed within the time schedule prescribed in the supply order.          

 14.         Performance security:
                14.1        The successful tenderer will have  to  furnish Performance security of 10% of the value of the goods/ work (fixed in multiples of thousands)  by  Demand Draft drawn in favour of Postmaster, Palayankottai HO 627002 or NSCs  or Fixed Deposits in a Nationalized bank pledged to the Department of Posts or Bank Guarantee from Nationalized Bank for a period extending to six months beyond the date of completion of supply within  7  days  from  the  date  of  acceptance  of  the  tender  and  produce the documents in original. The firms registered with NSIC/DG S&D is exempted from furnishing performance Security (Security Deposit) as per Rule 430(1)(a) read with Rule 430(1)(c)(ii) of Postal Manual Volume II. The Performance Security (Security Deposit) will not be adjusted against any payment due to the firm from the Department of Posts.

14.2        The performance Security (Security Deposit) can be forfeited by order of the Department of Posts in the event of any breach or negligence or non-observance of any condition of contract or for unsatisfactory performance or for non-acceptance of the work order. On expiry of the contract, such portion of  the said security deposit as may be considered by the Department of Posts sufficient to cover any incorrect or excess payments made on the bills to the firm, shall be retained until the final audit report on the account of firm’s bill has been received and examined.

15           Penalty:
                In the event of the contractor failing to:

i)     Observe or perform any of the conditions of the supply order/terms and conditions of NIT or supply of items as set out herein (or)
ii)    Execute the supply order in good and workmen-like manner and to the satisfaction of and by the time fixed by the Department of Posts:

a)            It shall be lawful for the Department of Posts in its discretion in both the events to withhold/ cancel the supply order and to make such arrangement as the department may think fit at the risk of the supplier.


Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002






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b)            In the event of (a) above, any excess cost be incurred by reason of the difference between the prices paid and the accepted rates, Department of Posts may charge the amount of such excess cost to the supplier to be adjusted from the security deposit or demand the supplier to pay the said amount within seven days to the credit of the Department of Posts.

c)             In the event of discovery of any defect due to the fault of the contractor for supplying the defective goods, the supplier shall bound to replace the entire defective goods at his own cost within the time fixed by the Department of Posts.
                               
d)            In the event of a work being wholly rejected, the Department of Posts may at its discretion either
(i)                  Permit the contractor to re-do the same within such time as he may specify at contractor’s own cost which shall include the costs of all sorts i.e., materials, labour, overheads, transportation etc; or
(ii)                Arrange to get the additional work done elsewhere and by any other person or for from any other source than the contractor in which case the amount of extra cost, if any, shall be recovered from the contractor in the manner provided in sub-clause (b) of this clause.

e) The powers of the Department of Posts under this condition shall in no way affect or prejudice the powers in certain events to terminate the contract vested in   him as herein provided nor forfeiture of deposit mentioned under clause 14 above.

f) Since the work being awarded to the contractor is of important nature, the time schedule given in clause 13 must be adhered to failing which a penalty at the rate of 2% of the total cost for every week’s delay will be imposed which will be recovered in the manner stated in sub clause (b) of this clause.

                16.   Natural Calamity, Strike etc:-
                In case of strike, combination of workmen or natural calamity of any kind , fire accidents or circumstances beyond the control of the firm causing stoppage of his work, whereby the delivery or completion of work may be suspended resulting in undue delay without penalty, Department of Posts shall have the power during such stoppage to get the work done elsewhere without charging the contractor, No obligation will rest on Department of Posts to pay for any portion of the work undertaken before such a stoppage. The contractor shall provide every facility for removal and use of materials as may be necessary for timely completion of the work.

17.          Insolvency etc:-
              In the event of the firm being adjudged insolvent or having a receiver appointed       for it by a court or any other order under the Insolvency Act made against them or in the case of a company the passing of any resolution or making of any order for winding up, whether voluntary or otherwise or in the event of the firm failing to comply with any of the conditions herein specified the Department of Posts shall have the power to terminate the contract without previous notice




Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                          Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002








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        18.          Breach of Terms and conditions:
                              In case of breach of any of terms and conditions mentioned above, the  Competent Authority will have the right to cancel the work order without assigning any reason therefor and nothing will be payable by this Department in that event and the security deposit shall also stand forfeited.

        19.          Subletting of Work:
                          The firm shall not assign or sublet the work or any part of it to any other person or firm.
               
                20.          Right to Call upon Information Regarding Status of Work:
                The Department will have the right to call upon information regarding   status of   work at any point of time.

                21.  Precautionary Measures: 
                21.1        While observing the economy in costs in his own interest the contractor must be careful that quality and cleanliness of the work is maintained as  well as   time schedule prescribed etc.,  should not be disturbed.

                21.2        The contractor must take every care to see that the work or any portion thereof does not fall into unauthorized hands, Care should be taken to execute the work under proper security conditions and no spare item of work/ copies should be retained/ sold or otherwise made over by the contractor or any of his staff members to any person other than the person(s) authorized by the Department of Posts.

                22.          Samples:
                The following should be kept in view while supplying samples of work done in the past or material proposed to be used have been sought for in Part- I of Annexure – II:

                22.1        Samples of work done in the past, if any sought for should be equivalent     to the quality mentioned in the specifications provided in Part – I of Annexure – II, in sufficient quantity required for test as asked for and submitted along with the  Technical Bid only.

                  22.2        Sample should be supplied free of charge and in no case they will be returned. Tenders without samples are liable to be cancelled.

                              23           The tender is not transferable. Only one tender shall be submitted by one Tenderer.

24           Further order (Repeat order) if any, not exceeding 25% of the tender quantity should be honoured at the same rate, terms and conditions.

                        25           Terms of payment:

                25.1        No payment shall be made in advance nor shall any loan from any bank    or financial institution shall be recommended on the basis of the order of award of work.


Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                          Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002








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                25.2        The Contractor shall submit the bill, on completion of the supply for sanction of the amount of bill and passing the bill for payment.

                                        25.3        All Payments shall be made by cheque only. Before releasing payments, TDS and                    other taxes as admissible from time to time will be deducted from the bill.

                25.4        The Department of Posts shall be at liberty to withhold any of the payments in full or in part subject to recovery of penalties mentioned in preceding Para.

                25.5        The term “ payment “ mentioned in this Para includes all types of payment due to the contractor arising on account of this contract excluding Earnest Money and Security Deposit governed by the separate clauses of the contract.  

                25.6        Wherever applicable all payments will be made as per schedule of payments stated in Part – II of Annexure II.

                26.          Arbitration:
                                                If a dispute arises out of or in connection with this contract or in respect of any defined legal relationship associated therewith or derived there from the parties agreed to submit that dispute to arbitration under the ICADR Arbitration Rules, 1996.
                                                The authority to appoint the arbitrator(s) shall be the International centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution. The ICADR will provide administrative services in accordance with the ICADR Arbitration rules, 1996.
                                                The number of arbitrator shall be ONE. The language of the arbitration proceedings shall be in English. The Place of arbitration proceedings shall be at Bangalore.


Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                                                          Superintendent,
                                                                                                                                              Postal Stores Depot,
                                                                                                                                              Tirunelveli-627002

























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Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Office of the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli 627 002.
Tender No. J5/37C/PSD TVL/BAG LABELS/13-14 dated at Tirunelveli 627 002  the 30.09.2013.
ANNEXURE – II
                                Sub:- Notice Inviting Tender for Printing & Supply of  Barcoded Bag labels  - reg.
                                                                                                PART I                 
PARAMETERS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR EXECUTING THE WORK

                Quantity Required             :              9,00,000  nos. of Registered Bag labels ( RBT)
                                                                                9,00,000  nos. of Speed Bag labels ( EBT)
                                                                                9,00,000 nos. of Unregistered First class Mail Bag labels (LBT)

Name of the Item
Specification
Registered Bag labels  - RBT
Card of Trimmed size 14 x 8 cm. Single side print ( Green background with
“REGISTERED POST” written in white. Font: Calibri. Font Size: 18. Barcode should be preprinted in the label. There should be no space in between of the 13 character barcode shown in the design. The label would be printed on 350 GSM Paper. The eyelet should have sufficiently big outer ring (so that a plastic tag could fit in) and should be strong enough to bear multiple handling in the process. On the back side of the label, the office of origin would put its office seal in the usual manner.
Speed Bag labels  - EBT
Card of Trimmed Size 14 x 8 cm. cm. Single side print in three colors (Black, orange and blue). Barcode should be preprinted in the label. There should be no space in between of the 13 character barcode shown in the design. A metal eyelet at left side middle as per the specimen. Paper: 200 GSM Chrome Art card. The eyelet should have sufficiently big outer ring (so that a plastic tag could fit in) and should be strong enough to bear multiple handling in the process
Unregistered  First class mail Bag labels - LBT
Card of Trimmed size 14 x 8 cm. Single side print (Red background with “Letter Mail” written in white. Font: Calibri. Font Size: 18. Barcode should be preprinted in the label. There should be no space in between of the 13 character barcode shown in the design. The label would be printed on 350 GSM Paper. The eyelet should have sufficiently big outer ring (so that a plastic tag could fit in) and should be strong enough to bear multiple handling in the process. On the back side of the label, the office of origin would put its office seal in the usual manner.

Note:  A variation of + or –   4% in GSM and sizes are allowed.


Signature of the tenderer with seal                                                                                          Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                     Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.



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PART II of Annexure II
Terms and Conditions Specific to the contract

1.       The items should be delivered on or within the due date which will be noted in the supply order.

2.       Delivery should be made free of cost at the O/o Superintendent, Postal Stores depot, Tirunelveli -     627002  or as  mentioned in the  Supply Order.

3.       The rates quoted should be inclusive of all taxes.

4.       An advance stamped receipt should be sent along with the bill in triplicate.

5.       Dispatch of the items must be notified to Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli -627002 along with the way bill.

6.       The receipt of the supply order should be acknowledged by return of post.

7.       Any violation of terms and conditions or supply or inferior quality of items will result in total rejection of the item, apart from taking suitable remedial action at your cost & risk.

8.       Further orders, if any, within the period of validity of tender should be honoured at the same terms and conditions. (See Clause 24 of Annexure I).

9.       In case of breach of any terms and conditions of the contract, the Purchase Committee reserves the right to call Explanation of the firm by issuing Show Cause Notice. In case of non satisfactory reply, action like forfeiting of Security Money or blacklisting the firm can be taken.



Signature of the tenderer with seal                                                                                          Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                     Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.
















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Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Office of the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli 627 002.
Tender No. J5/37C/PSD TVL/BAG LABELS/13-14 dated at Tirunelveli 627 002  the 30.09.2013.
ANNEXURE- III

                                                 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND UNDERTAKING     
                                (See Clause 6 of Annexure I of this tender Document)
               
Sub:        Notice Inviting Tender for Printing  and supply of Barcoded bag labels – reg.

1)            Name of the Tenderer / Concern                                 :
2)             Nature of the Concern                                                                     :                                                                              (i.e., Sole proprietor or Partnership                                                                                                                               firm or a Company or a Government                                                                                                        Department or a Public Sector Organization)
3)            Details of cost of Tender document                                             :
4)            Whether Bid Security (EMD) is paid?
                 if so, please furnish details                                                           :
                (i)            ACG 67 Receipt issued by PO (in Original)                                                                                                              to be enclosed for the  amount of EMD
                                Rs. 25000/- or copy of valid registration                                                                                                                   certificate issued by concerned authorities               :                                                                               (ii)           Amount                                                                                :                                                                               (iii)         Name of the Post office                    :
UNDERTAKING
1.           I/ We undertake that I/ We have carefully studied all the terms and conditions and understood the parameters of the proposed work of the Department of Posts and shall abide by them.
2.           I/ We also undertake that I/We have understood “ Parameters and Technical specifications for performing  the work “ mentioned in Annexure II of the Tender and shall execute the work strictly as per these “ Parameters and Technical           Specifications “
3.           I/ We further undertake that the information given in this tender are true and correct in all respect and we hold the responsibility for the same.
4.           I/ We also undertake that the samples being supplied with Technical Bid are in accordance with specifications given in the Part- I of Annexure – II to the NIT and I/We shall be responsible for rejection/cancellation of contract if the sample are not found up to the mark or for civil/ criminal proceedings if the material supplied is   found sub- standard or not in accordance with the sample furnished along with the tender at a future date.


                Date                                                                                     (Dated Signature of Tenderer with stamp of the firm)






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Part II of Annexure III
Documents to be enclosed

1.             Each page of NIT and its Annexure, comprising 13 pages has to be signed, stamped and      enclosed               (Clause 5 of Annexure I refers).
2.             Copy of registration certificate in r/o firms registered with NSIC, Government of India          Enterprise/DG S&D with current validity /Entrepreneur Memorandum file with Director of                 commerce and industries of the respective State Government under MSME Act 2006 with current validity in respect of those who are seeking exemption for payment of Bid security (EMD).
3.             In case of Pvt Ltd Company or Public ltd Company or Registered Co operative Society , Annual      reports consisting of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss account for the years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013       duly authenticated.
4.             In case of Sole Proprietorship or Partnership firms, Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss Account for the years, 2011-2012 & 2012-2013 duly authenticated.
5.             Income Tax Returns for the Assessment years and 2011-12 and 2012-2013 duly authenticated.
6.             Copy of Registered Partnership deed/ General Power of Attorney as referred to in Clause 5 of             Annexure II to the NIT/ incorporation certificate and Article of Association (Any one of these                 documents as is applicable).
7.             Copy of the Certificate of Registration for VAT or similar registration with Government         Authorities.
8.             List of major customers to whom the said items were supplied during last two years, with date         of            supply and quantity.
9.             Copy of PAN card.
10.          Any other information important in the opinion of the Tenderer.
Note:      1. The documents mentioned at Sl. no 1 to 9 above are mandatory.
                2. However in respect of Firm/Company which commenced its operation on or after 01.04.2011 the                     financial Statements mentioned at items 3 to 5 above should cover the period from the date of
                    Commencement of operation and upto 31.03.2013
                3. Tenders not accompany with any of the documents mentioned at Sl. 1 to 9, except to the extent
                    Stated in note 2 above will be rejected.



Signature of the tenderer with seal                                                                                          Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                     Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.














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                                                                                Department of Posts, India                                                                                                                                                                            Annexure IV
                                                                Tender Form-2, Commercial Information                                                               (See clause 7 of Annexure I of this Tender Document)
Sub: Notice inviting Tender for Printing & supply of Barcoded Bag labels –reg.
1.             Total price for the work inclusive of all kinds of incidental charges and all taxes etc. as per details     given below will be Rs ---------------------- (In words Rupees----------------------------------------------------   
                ----------------only)
2.             Details:

Sl.
no.
Particulars of Items to be Supplied
Quantity To be Procured in numbers
Rate per lab el
(including Freight, all taxes and incidental charges etc.,)
In Rupees
Total cost (in Rupees)
1.
Registered Bag labels
9,00,000 nos.


2.
Speed Bag labels

9,00,000 nos.


3.
Unregistered First class Mail Bag labels
9,00,000 nos.



Note:
                1.             Total consolidated price (including taxes, levies, freight, Insurance and all other                                                      incidental charges) will be considered for selection and not the basic price.
                2.             The bid shall be valid for the period of one year from the date of opening of the                                                         tenders.

Date:                                                                                                      (Dated signature of Tenderer with Stamp of                                                                                                                                            the firm/company)


                                                                                                                                                                Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                                 Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.


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Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Office of the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli 627 002.
Memo No. J5/37C/PSD TVL/Filecover /12-13 dated at Tirunelveli 627002  the 30.9.2013
Notice Inviting Tender(Limited)
Wax Sealed Tenders are invited on behalf of the President of India for printing & supply of Ordinary File cover as detailed in part I of Annexure II for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of award of work which can be extended for a further period of one year. The method of submission of tender, amounts of Earnest money/Security Deposit and General Terms and conditions applicable to contract has been mentioned in Annexure I. 
1.       The work is to be made strictly as per parameters/ technical specifications given in Part I of Annexure II. The terms and conditions specific to the contract have been mentioned in Part II of Annexure II. The terms and proforma for submission of tender has been given in Annexure III (for Technical Bid) and Annexure IV (for Commercial Bid) to this Notice Inviting Tender.  The schedule of tender is given as under:
2.       Schedule Of Tender
Tender No.                                                          :               J5/37C/PSD TVL/File cover/12-13
Last date and time of receipt of Tender      :               30.10.2013           till           11.00 Hours
Date and Time of opening of Tender          :               30.10 .2013          at           11.30 Hours
Amount of Earnest Money Deposit
                as per Clause 3 of Annexure I                     :               Rs7500/-  (Rupees seven thousand five                                                                                                                                    hundred only)   
Tender should be addressed to                     :              The Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot,
                                                                                                 Tirunelveli 627 002.
Venue                                                                    :               O/O the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot,
                                                                                                Palayankottai Head Post Office campus,
                                                                                                Tirunelveli-627002.
3.       The Tender form along with Terms and conditions can be had on payment of Rs.500/-         (Rupees Five Hundred only) from the undersigned in this office on any working day (Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.till  29.10.2013. Tender form can also be downloaded from the website www.eprocure.gov.in/as well as from WWW.India Post.gov.in and the payment of Rs.500/- One Hundred only) towards this may be credited under UCR in any PO and the receipt therefor, affixed in the Tender document. Payment of fee of Rs.500/- for Tender documents is exempted to Bidders who have registered with NSIC /DGs&D/MSME ACT 2006 with current validity.
4.       The tenders completed in all respects must in all cases be received in this office before the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Tender in Para 2 above. The tenders received after the scheduled date and time will be rejected outright. The tender cover should be superscripted as “Tender for Printing & Supply of File cover”. The tenders may be dropped in person, in the Tender box kept at this office or sent by Registered Post/Speed Post  duly signed and sealed with sealing wax, so as to reach this office by the due date/time mentioned in Para 2 above. This office will not be responsible for any postal/transit delay. Only one tender should be kept in one cover. Tenders received through private couriers or by ordinary post or by hand will not be accepted.

 
                Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002







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Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Office of the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli 627 002.

ANNEXURE- I

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

                Sub: -     Notice inviting Tender for Printing & Supply of File cover- reg.
                1. Parties:-
The Parties to the Contract are the contractor (the Tenderer to whom the work have been awarded) and the Government of India through the Department of Posts for and on behalf of the President of India.

                2. Address:-
For all purposes of the contract including arbitration there under, the address of the contractor mentioned in the tender shall be the final unless the contractor notifies a change of address by a separate letter sent by registered post with acknowledgement due, to the Department of Posts. The contractor shall be solely responsible for the consequences of any omission or error to notify change of address in the aforesaid manner.

                3. Earnest Money (Bid Security):
3.1                Earnest money  of Rs.7500/- ( Rupees Seven thousand five hundred only) must be deposited by bidders in any Post office and Original Receipt in form ACG 67 provided by the Post Office in token of having received the amount should be submitted along with  their tenders. Firms regd under MSME Act 2006/ NSIC under its Single Point Registration Scheme/DGS&D with current validity are exempted from furnishing the Earnest money deposit. Copy of Entrepreneur memorandum filed under MSME Act 2006/ Registration certificate with current validity in respect of NSIC or DGS&D for claiming EMD exemption should be enclosed failing which such bids without EMD are liable to be rejected.

3.2                No request  for  transfer  of  any  previous  deposit  of  earnest money or security deposit  or  payment of any  pending  bill held by the Department  in  respect of  any previous work will be entertained.

3.3                Tenderer shall not be permitted to withdraw his offer or modify the terms and conditions thereof. In case the tenderer fails to observe and comply with the stipulations made herein or backs out after quoting the rates, the aforesaid amount of earnest money will be forfeited to the Government.

3.4                 No claim shall lie against the Government/Department in respect of erosion in the value or interest on the amount of EMD or Security Deposit.

3.5          Earnest money deposit will be refunded to the unsuccessful tenderers on or before 30th day after the award of contract.


                Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002










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4.                   Preparation and Submission of tender:
The tender should be submitted in two parts namely Technical Bid along with the Proof of Earnest Money Deposit (In form given in Annexure III) and Commercial Bid (In form given in Annexure IV) and each should be kept in a separate sealed cover. Both the bids should be kept in another sealed cover addressed to the undersigned. The outer envelope containing the sealed cover should bear the address, Tender number and date, subject of Tender, date and time of the opening of the same. The inner envelope should be superscripted with Tender number and date, subject of Tender, whether the envelope is containing Technical Bid or Commercial Bid and date of opening of tender. The covers should be sealed either with sealing wax or with the firms seal embossed on them failing which the tender is liable to be rejected.

5.                   Signing of tender:
                Individual signing the tender or other documents connected with contract must specify
              whether he signs as
a) “Sole proprietor “of the concern or constituted attorney of such sole proprietor;
b)    A partner of the firm, if it be a partnership firm, in which case he must have authority to execute contracts on behalf of the firm and to refer to arbitration disputes concerning the business of the partnership either by virtue of the partnership agreement or by a Power of attorney duly executed by the partners of the firm. A copy of the duly registered partnership deed and if Power of Attorney is executed in favour of any of the partners or any authorized officers of the firm, then a copy of the Power of Attorney sworn in before Notary Public duly signed by all partners should be enclosed.
c)     Director or a Principal Officer duly authorized by the Board or Directors of the company, if it is a company. Copy of the such authorization to sign the tender/ contract to be enclosed. Such authorization /Board Resolution should be signed by all the Directors of the Company.
d)    In the case of Co-operative societies copy of authorization from the Competent Authority in favour of the officer to execute contract should be enclosed.
                Note Below:
          (i)  In the case of partnership firms, where no authority to refer disputes concerning the business of Partnership firms has been conferred on any partner, the tender and all other related documents must be signed by all partners of the firm.
(ii)  A person signing the tender form or any documents forming part of the tender on behalf of another person should have an authority to bind such other person and if, on enquiry it appears that the persons so signing had no authority to do so, The Postmaster General, Southern Region, Madurai-625 002 may, without prejudice, cancel the contract and hold the signatory liable for all costs, consequences and damages under the civil and criminal remedies available.
(iii)  In case of Pvt. Ltd/Public Ltd, Companies, Copies of company incorporation certificate along with the Articles of Association has to be submitted.
 (iv)  The tenderer should sign and affix his firm’s  stamp at each page of the tender and all its Annexure and required documents  as the acceptance of the offer made by the tenderer will be deemed as a contract and no separate formal contract will be drawn. NO PAGE SHOULD BE REMOVED/ DETACHED FROM THIS NOTICE INVITING TENDER.
                6. Technical Bid:
                The technical bid should be submitted in form given in Annexure III along with the original receipt obtained from any Post office  for the Deposit of Earnest Money Deposits for the amount indicated in clause 3 bid along with the documents mentioned in Part II of Annexure Iii and the documents required to be submitted as per Annexure I clauses..



                Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002


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7.             Commercial Bid:
                7.1          The commercial bid should be submitted in form given in Annexure IV in a separate sealed cover kept inside the main cover. The commercial bids of the Tenderers short listed after evaluation of technical bids will be opened either on a same day or on a specified date and time to be intimated to the respective tenderer. A duly constituted Tender Evaluation Committee (TEC) will evaluate both the Technical Bids and the Commercial bids.
                7.2          A consolidated price should be quoted along with its break up showing various items of charge. The price quoted shall be firm and final.
                7.3          Taxes if any, to be paid need to be duly indicated in the bid otherwise no extra payment would be made for this purpose.
                  7.4          Terms of payment as stated in the tender documents shall be final.
                  7.5          At the time of payment of bills, Income tax, if any shall be deducted at source as per Government Rules and guidelines as may be prevailing at the time of payment.
                  7.6          No terms and conditions should be entered by the Tenderer along with commercial bid.
                  Any conditional bid may not be entertained.

  8.             Validity of the Bids:
                                  The bids shall be valid for period of one year from the date of award of work which can be extended for a further period one year.

   9.  Opening of Tender:
The tenderer is at liberty either himself or authorize not more than one representative to be present at the opening of the tender. The representative attending the opening of the tender on behalf of the tenderer should bring with him a letter of authority from the tenderer and proof of identification. On the date and time indicated in the “Schedule of Tender”, Technical bids will be opened first and read out in  the   presence of the Tenderers representatives. Thereafter, Commercial bids of the Tenderers shortlisted after evaluation of Technical bids will be opened either on the same day or on a specified date and time to be intimated to the respective Tenderer.

10.          Criterion for Evaluation of Tenders:                                                                                                         
10.1  The evaluation of the tenders will be made first on the basis of technical information furnished in form given in Annexure-III, which includes:
          10.1.1     Payment of fee of Rs.500/- for Tender documents.
          10.1.2     Payment of Earnest Money (Bid Security) of Rs.7,500/- (Rupees Seven thousand and five      hundred  only)
          10.1.3     Submission of documents mentioned in Part-II of Annexure-III and in Annexure I
10.1.4     Submission of Power of Attorney, if all partners/Directors of a Partnership Firm/ Public /Pvt Ltd,Company have not signed the tender Documents in each page.
10.1.5     Submission of Copy of resolution passed by the Board of Directors and duly signed by all the Directors authorizing the authorized signatory for execution of contracts in the case of Pvt.Ltd.Co/Pub.Ltd.Co as per Cl.5© of Ann-I.
10.1.6     Submission of Copy of authorization from Competent authority in the case of Co-op Societies as referred to in Clause 5(d) of Ann I.
          10.1.7     Submission of samples.

10.2  The Commercial Bid of such firms found valid based on technical parameters (as per Annexure-III), will be opened either on the same day of on the date, time and venue to be announced after opening of the Technical Bid. Evaluation of Commercial Bids will be based on total consolidated price.
10.3. It must be kept in view that no decision will be given by the Tender Evaluation Committee or any inferences drawn during the meeting of this committee by the tenderer or their representatives will be their own view and the Department will not be responsible and abide by the same. The reasons for selections or rejections of a particular tender will not be disclosed.

Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                      Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002


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10.4        The award of work will be further subject to any specific terms and conditions of the              contract given in Part II of Annexure-II of this NIT.


                11.          Right of Acceptance:
                11.1        The Department of Posts reserves all rights to reject any tender including of those Tenderers who fail to comply with the instructions without assigning any reason whatsoever and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any specific tender. The decision of the Department of Posts in this regard is final and binding.

              11.2        Any failure on the part of the contractor to observe the prescribed procedure and any attempt to canvass for the work will prejudice the contractor’s quotation.

            12.          Communication of Acceptance:
              Successful Tenderer will be informed of the acceptance of his tender. Necessary instructions regarding the amount and time provided for security Deposit will be communicated.

13.          Time Schedule for completion of Work:
              The work must be completed within the time schedule prescribed in the supply order.          

 14.         Performance security:
                14.1        The successful tenderer will have  to  furnish Performance security of 10% of the value of the goods/ work (fixed in multiples of thousands)  by  Demand Draft drawn in favour of Postmaster, Palayankottai 627002 or NSCs  or Fixed Deposits in a Nationalized bank pledged to the Department of Posts or Bank Guarantee from Nationalized Bank for a period extending to two months beyond the date of completion of supply within  7  days  from  the  date  of  acceptance  of  the  tender  and  produce the documents in original. The firms registered with NSIC/DGS&D exempted from furnishing performance Security( Security Deposit) as per Rule 430(1)(a) read with Rule 430(1)(c)(ii) of Postal Manual Volume II. The Performance Security (Security Deposit) will not be adjusted against any payment due to the firm from the Department of Posts.

14.2        The performance Security (Security Deposit) can be forfeited by order of the Department of Posts in the event of any breach or negligence or non-observance of any condition of contract or for unsatisfactory performance or for non-acceptance of the work order. On expiry of the contract, such portion of  the said security deposit as may be considered by the Department of Posts sufficient to cover any incorrect or excess payments made on the bills to the firm, shall be retained until the final audit report on the account of firm’s bill has been received and examined.

15           Penalty:
                In the event of the contractor failing to:
i)     Observe or perform any of the conditions of the supply order/terms and conditions of NIT or supply of the items  as set out herein; or
ii)    Execute the supply order in good and workmen-like manner and to the satisfaction of and by the time fixed by the Department of Posts;

a)       It shall be lawful for the Department of Posts in its discretion in both the events to withhold/cancel the supply order and to make such arrangement as the department may think fit at the risk of the supplier.


Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                            Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002




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b)            In the event of (a) above, any excess cost incurred by reason of the difference between the prices paid and the accepted rates, Department of Posts may charge the amount of such excess cost to the supplier to be adjusted from the Security Deposit or demand the supplier to pay the said amount within seven days to the credit of the Department of Posts.
c)             In the event of discovery of any defect due to the fault of the contractor for supplying the defective goods, the supplier shall be bound to replace the entire defective goods at his own cost within the time fixed by the Department of Posts.
                               
d)            In the event of rejection of whole goods, the Department of Posts may at its discretion, either:
(i)                  Permit the supplier to supply the goods within such time as the Department  may specify at Supplier’s own cost which shall include the costs of all sorts i.e., materials, labour, overheads, transportation etc;(OR)
(ii)                Arrange to procure the goods from elsewhere than the supplier in which case the amount of extra cost, if any, shall be recovered from the supplier in the manner provided in sub-clause (b) of this clause.

e)             The powers of the Department of Posts under this condition shall in no way affect or prejudice the powers in certain events to terminate the contract vested in him as herein provided nor forfeiture of deposit mentioned under clause 15 above.

f) Since the work being awarded to the contractor is of important nature, the time schedule given in clause 13 must be adhered to failing which a penalty at the rate of 2% per week delay will be imposed which will be recovered in the manner stated in sub clause (b) of this clause.

                16.   Natural Calamity, Strike etc:-
                In case of strike, combination of workmen or natural calamity of any kind , fire accidents or circumstances beyond the control of the firm causing stoppage of his work, whereby the delivery or completion of work may be suspended resulting in undue delay without penalty, Department of Posts shall have the power during such stoppage to get the work done elsewhere without charging the contractor, No obligation will rest on Department of Posts to pay for any portion of the work undertaken before such a stoppage. The contractor shall provide every facility for removal and use of materials as may be necessary for timely completion of the work.

17.          Insolvency etc:-
              In the event of the firm being adjudged insolvent or having a receiver  appointed      for it by a court or any other order under the Insolvency Act made against them or in the case of a company the passing of any resolution or making of any order for winding up, whether voluntary or otherwise or in the event of the firm failing to comply with any of the conditions herein specified the Department of Posts shall have the power to terminate the contract without previous notice


Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                          Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002












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        18.          Breach of Terms and conditions:
                              In case of breach of any of terms and conditions mentioned above, the  Competent Authority will have the right to cancel the work order without assigning any reason therefor and nothing will be payable by this Department in that event and the security deposit shall also stand forfeited.

        19.          Subletting of Work:
                          The firm shall not assign or sublet the work or any part of it to any other person or firm.
               
                20.          Right to Call upon Information Regarding Status of Work:
                The Department will have the right to call upon information regarding   status of   work at any point of time.

                21.           Precautionary Measures: 
                21.1        While observing the economy in costs in his own interest the contractor must be careful that quality and cleanliness of the work is maintained as  well as   time schedule prescribed etc.,  should not be disturbed.

                21.2        The contractor must take every care to see that the work or any portion thereof does not fall into unauthorized hands, Care should be taken to execute the work under proper security conditions and no spare item of work/ copies should be retained/ sold or otherwise made over by the contractor or any of his staff members to any person other than the person(s) authorized by the Department of Posts.

                22.          Samples:
                The following should be kept in view while supplying samples of work done in the past or material proposed to be used have been sought for in Part- I of Annexure – II:

                22.1        Samples of work done in the past, if any sought for should be equivalent     to the quality (a deviation of + or – 4% in GSM paper quality only is allowed)mentioned in the specifications provided in Part – I of Annexure – II, in sufficient quantity required for test as asked for and submitted along with the  Technical Bid only.

                  22.2        Sample should be supplied free of charge and in no case they will be returned. Tenders without samples are liable to be cancelled.

                                                   
                              23.          The tender is not transferable. Only one tender shall be submitted by one Tenderer.

24.          Further order (Repeat order) if any, not exceeding 25% of the tender quantity should be honoured at the same rate, terms and conditions.

25.1        No payment shall be made in advance nor shall any loan from any bank    or financial institution shall be recommended on the basis of the order of award of work.



Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                          Superintendent, PSD, Tirunelveli-627002












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                25.2        The Contractor shall submit the bill, on completion of the supply for sanction of the amount of bill and passing the bill on payment.

                                        25.3        All Payments shall be made by cheque only. Before releasing payments, TDS and                    other taxes as admissible from time to time will be deducted from the bill.

                25.4        The Department of Posts shall be at liberty to withhold any of the payments in full or in part subject to recovery of penalties mentioned in preceding Para.

                25.5        The term “ payment “ mentioned in this Para includes all types of payment due to the contractor arising on account of this contract excluding Earnest Money and Security Deposit governed by the separate clauses of the contract.  

                25.6        Wherever applicable all payments will be made as per schedule of payments stated in Part – II of Annexure II.

                26.          Arbitration:
                                                If a dispute arises out of or in connection with this contract or in respect of any defined legal relationship associated therewith or derived there from the parties agreed to submit that dispute to arbitration under the ICADR Arbitration Rules, 1996.
                                                The authority to appoint the arbitrator(s) shall be the International centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution. The ICADR will provide administrative services in accordance with the ICADR Arbitration rules, 1996.
                                                The number of arbitrator shall be ONE. The language of the arbitration proceedings shall be in English. The Place of arbitration proceedings shall be at Bangalore.


Signature of the Tenderer with Seal                                                                          Superintendent,
                                                                                                                                              Postal Stores Depot,
                                                                                                                                              Tirunelveli-627002





















               
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Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Office of the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli 627 002.
Tender No. J5/37C/PSD TVL/ File covers/2012-13 dated at Tirunelveli 627002  the 30. 9.2013.
Annexure– II
                                Sub:- Notice Inviting Tender for  Printing & Supply of  File covers- reg.,
                                                                                                PART I                 
PARAMETERS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR EXECUTING THE WORK
               
Quantity Required             : 100000 nos of File covers

Item name
Specification
Packing Details
 File covers
Open size: 36 x 48 cms
Cover: Brown       GSM: 300 GSM
Printing on front side of file cover with following details:
a) Logo of theDepartment
b) File NO
c) Name of the  Department  & Address
 d)Subject matter:
e)Previous reference
f) Later reference
Front inner cover: Hindi words and their English Translation
                         
Each packet contains 100 File covers.
Paper borne  by the printer.
Print in single side, single colour and print in English only. 2 metal eyelets should be embedded one at front top another at back top of the file covers. Supply should be made in bundles.
 Tender without samples will be summarily rejected. Sample should be in good quality with specified GSM.
Variation in required GSM upto + or – 4 % will only be considered.



Signature of the tenderer with seal                                                                                          Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                     Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.


               
               
                                                                                               





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PART II of Annexure II
Terms and Conditions Specific to the contract:
1.       All the firms participating in the Tender must submit a list of their owners/ partners, etc. along with their contract telephone Nos. and a Certificate to the effect that the firm is not blacklisted by any Govt. Department nor any Criminal case is registered against the firm or its owner or partners anywhere in India. The firms which are blacklisted by any Govt. Dept. shall not be considered for this tender.
2.       The required documents for the tender should be properly paged and indexed and the requisite information should be highlighted also.
3.       The items should be delivered on or before the due date which will be noted in the Supply Order.
4.       Delivery should be made at the following address free of cost to the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli-627002 (Palayankottai Head Post office Compound) or the place mentioned by the PSD.
5.       The rates quoted should be inclusive of all taxes and incidental charges etc.
6.       An advance stamped receipt should be sent along with the bill in triplicate.
7.       No payment shall be made in advance nor shall any loan from any bank or financial institution be recommended on the basis of the order of award of work.
8.       The bills shall have to be raised on the Postal Stores Depot Tirunelveli after completion of the supply of full quantity for sanction and payment.
9.       All payments shall be made by cheque only on completion of the work. TDS and other taxes as admissible from time to time will be deducted from the bill.
10.    The Department of Posts shall be at liberty to withhold any of the payments in full or in part subject to recovery of penalties.
11.    The receipt of the Supply Order should be acknowledged by return of post.
12.    Any violation of terms and conditions or supply or inferior quality of items will result in total rejection of the item, apart from taking suitable remedial action at your cost & risk.
13.    Further orders, if any, within the period of validity of tender should be honoured at the same terms and conditions. (See Clause 24 of Annexure I).
14.    Despatch of the items must be notified to this office along with the way bill.




Signature of the tenderer with seal                                                                                          Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                     Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.








                                               

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DEPARTMENT OF POST
Office of the Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot, Tirunelveli 627 002.
 No. J5/37C/ PSD TVL/FILE COVER / 12-13 dated
ANNEXURE- III

                                                 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND UNDERTAKING     
                                (See Clause 6 of Annexure I of this tender Document)
               
Sub:        Notice Inviting Tender for Printing and supply of File covers (S-97) – reg.

1)            Name of the Tenderer / Concern                                 :
2)             Nature of the Concern                                                                     :                                                                              (i.e., Sole proprietor or Partnership                                                                                                                               firm or a Company or a Government                                                                                        Department or a Public Sector Organization)
3)            Details of cost of Tender document                                             :
4)            Whether Bid Security (EMD) is paid?
                 if so, please furnish details                                                           :
                (i)            ACG 67 Receipt issued by PO (in Original)/                                                                                                           to be enclosed and amount of EMD Deposit of
                                Rs. 7500/- or copy of valid registration                                                                                                                     certificate issued by concerned authorities               :                                                                               (ii)           Amount                                                                                :                                                                               (iii)         Name of the Post office    /Bank                                   :
UNDERTAKING
1.           I/ We undertake that I/ We have carefully studied all the terms and conditions and               understood the parameters of the proposed work of the Department of Posts          and        shall abide by them.
2.           I/ We also undertake that I/We have understood “ Parameters and Technical                                        specifications for performing  the work “ mentioned in       Annexure II of the Tender               and shall execute the work strictly as per these “ Parameters and Technical       Specifications “
3.           I/ We further undertake that the information given in this tender are true and           correct   in all respect and we hold the responsibility for the same.
4.           I/ We also undertake that the samples being supplied with Technical Bid are in      accordance with specifications given in the Part- I of Annexure – II to the NIT and                  I/We shall be responsible for rejection/               cancellation of contract if the sample are not           found up to the mark or for civil/ criminal proceedings if the material supplied is       found sub- standard or not in accordance with the sample furnished along with the               tender at a future date.


                Date                                                                                       (Signature of Tenderer with stamp of the firm)
                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                               





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Part II of Annexure III
Documents to be enclosed

1.             Each page of NIT and its Annexure, comprising 13 pages has to be signed, stamped and      enclosed (Clause 5 of Annexure I refers).
2.             Copy of the NSIC, Government of India Enterprise/DG S&D with current validity / copy of Entrepreneur memorandum filed under MSME Act 2006 with current validity in respect of those who are seeking exemption for payment of Bid security (Bid Security).
3.             In case of Pvt Ltd Coy or Public ltd Coy or Registered Co operative Society , Annual reports consisting of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss account for the year 2010-2011 & 2011-2012) duly authenticated.
4.             In case of Sole Proprietorship or Partnership, Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss Account for the       years, 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 duly authenticated.
5.             Income Tax Returns for the Assessment years 2011-12 and 2012-13 duly authenticated.
6.             Copy of documents referred to in Clause 5 of Annexure I to the NIT.
7.             Copy of the Certificate of Registration for VAT or similar registration with Government         Authorities.
8.             List of major customers to whom the said items were supplied during last two years, with date         of supply and quantity.
9.             Copy of PAN card, if PAN number is not mentioned in the IT returns.
10.          Any other information important in the opinion of the Tenderer.
Note:      1.  The documents mentioned at Sl. no 1 to 9 above are mandatory.
                2. However in respect of Firm/Company which commenced its operation  after 01.04.2010
                     the financial Statements mentioned at items 3 to 5 above should cover the period from the
                     date of Commencement of operation and upto 31.03.2012
                3. Tenders not accompanied with any of the documents mentioned at Sl. 1 to 9, except to the                                   extent stated in note 2 above will be rejected.



Signature of the tenderer with seal                                                                                          Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                     Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.

















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                                                                                Department of Posts, India                                                                                                                                                                            Annexure IV
                                                                Tender Form-2, Commercial Information                                                               (See clause 7 of Annexure I of this Tender Document)
                Sub: Notice inviting Tender for Printing & Supply of  File covers) –reg.
1.             Total price for the work inclusive of all kinds of incidental charges and all taxes etc. as per details     given below will be Rs ---------------------- (In words Rupees----------------------------------------------------   
                ----------------only)

2.             Details:
Sl.
no.
Particulars of Items to be Supplied
Quantity To be Procured in  numbers
Rate per File cover
Total cost (in Rupees) including Freight, all taxes and incidental charges etc.,)
1.
 File covers
100000 nos.


Note:
                1.             Total consolidated price (including taxes, levies, freight, Insurance and all other                                                      incidental charges) will be considered for selection and not the basic price.
                2.             The bid shall be valid for the period of one year from the date of placing supply order.


Date:                                                                                                      (Dated signature of Tenderer with Stamp of                                                                                                                                            the firm/company)


                                                                                                                                                                Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                                 Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.





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                1.             Total consolidated price (including taxes, levies, freight, Insurance and all other                                                      incidental charges) will be considered for selection and not the basic price.
                2.             The bid shall be valid for the period of one year from the date of opening of the                                                         tenders.

Date:                                                                                                      (Dated signature of Tenderer with Stamp of                                                                                                                                            the firm/company)


                                                                                                                                                                Superintendent,                                                                                                                                                                                 Postal stores depot,                                                                                                                                                                           Tirunelveli-627002.