Procurement of Essential School Supplies for Odisha Educational Initiatives

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This tender presents a significant opportunity to supply essential educational materials to the School and Mass Education Department of Odisha, through the Odisha Primary Education Program Authority (OPEPA) and its District Project Office, RTE-SSA Sundargarh. The bid, identified by GEM/2026/B/7938362, focuses on the procurement of a substantial quantity of items vital for classroom instruction and student learning. The tender encompasses a comprehensive range of school supplies, including White School Chalks conforming to IS 2694, Metric Scale conforming to IS 1480, Pencil Boxes, Black Lead Pencils conforming to IS 1375, Erasers, Manual Pencil Sharpeners, Crayons, and Pulp Board conforming to IS 4664. The total quantity required across these items is 377,000 units, indicating a large-scale operation. Bidders are advised that the tender opens on 20-08-2026 at 5:27 PM and closes promptly on 03-09-2026 at 6:00 PM, with the issuing authority being the District Project Office SSA Sundargarh, located near BS High School, 770001. This procurement is a critical component of educational initiatives within the state of Odisha.