Rate Contract for School Textbook Printing Services in Assam (Web & Sheet Offset)

Work Description - Rate Contract And Empanelment Of Printers For Printing Of School Textbooks By Web,sheet Offmethod For Academic Year 2027

The Elementary Education Department, Government of Assam, through the Managing Director of ASTPPCL, invites qualified and experienced printers to participate in an open tender for a Rate Contract and Empanelment for the printing of school textbooks for the Academic Year 2027. This tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_DEE_53289_1 and Tender Reference Number ATC/P/ 911/2024/2482, seeks to establish a reliable mechanism for procuring textbooks through both web and sheet offset printing methods. Key dates for interested bidders include the document download start date on July 31, 2026, at 3:50 PM, with the download end date on August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bid submissions can commence from August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with the final submission deadline being August 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on August 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 2:30 PM at the O/o ASTPPCL, Head Office, G.N. 8. Road, Panbazar, Guwahati - 781001. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹1,50,000, with an EMD fee of ₹1,500 payable. The tender involves two covers, with Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the Financial (BOQ) documents. Full tender documents, including technical specifications and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), are available for download. This is a vital initiative to ensure the timely and efficient provision of educational materials to students across Assam.