Rate Contract for School Book Supply in Latehar, Jharkhand

The District Planning Officer Latehar, on behalf of D.M.F.T. Latehar, invites applications for an Open Tender (Tender ID: 2026_DMFTL_119442_1, Tender Reference Number: 633) for the establishment of a Rate Contract for the supply of books to various schools in Latehar, Jharkhand. This procurement falls under the Goods category, specifically Miscellaneous Goods, and will be awarded on an Item Rate contract basis. Eligible entities, including OEMs, publishers, companies, or their authorized distributors, are encouraged to participate. The tender documents will be available for download from October 1, 2026, at 02:35 PM, until October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted online starting October 1, 2026, at 02:50 PM, with a firm submission deadline of October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A tender fee of ₹5,000 is applicable, payable online. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000 is required, with exemptions available through BG/ST. The tender comprises two covers: Cover 1 for Tender Fees, Pre-Qualification, and Technical documents, and Cover 2 for Financial proposals. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the District Planning Office Latehar. Bid opening will take place on October 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the same venue. Further details, including eligibility criteria and specific technical requirements, are provided within the tender documents.