Supply of Books and Periodicals for Higher Education Department

This tender, identified by Reference Number GDC/KSB/26/2358 and Tender ID 2026_HED_327184_1, is an Open Tender for Goods, specifically for the supply of Books and Periodicals. The Higher Education Department, through the Principal GDC Khansahib, is seeking to empanel registered booksellers, publishers, and distributors. This is an item-wise contract with a tender fee of ₹300 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,000, payable to the Principal GDC Khansahib at Khansahib Budgam Srinagar. Bids are to be submitted offline, and the tender is open to all tenderers. Key dates for participation include the document download start date of October 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the download end date on October 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Bid submission opens on October 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM and closes on October 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Bid opening is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM at GDC Khansahib, Budgam. Applicants are required to submit all necessary documents as outlined in the terms and conditions, with a bid validity period of 12 days. The work description specifically calls for registered book sellers, publishers, and distributors providing all necessary documentation.