Examination Answer Book Supply, Digital Archiving, and AI-Assisted Evaluation Services

This tender seeks proposals for a comprehensive Rate Contract for the supply of examination answer books, coupled with advanced services including scanning, digital archiving, and on-screen/AI-assisted evaluation of these answer books. Banaras Hindu University, through its Office of the Controller of Examinations, is inviting bids for this critical undertaking. The tender, identified by reference number BHU/CE/2026-27/344, is an Open Tender falling under the Services category, specifically within Info. Tech. Services. Prospective bidders can download tender documents from October 30, 2026, 05:30 PM, with the download window closing on November 20, 2026, 05:00 PM. Bids will be accepted for submission starting from November 9, 2026, 05:00 PM, and must be submitted by November 20, 2026, 05:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for November 21, 2026, 03:00 PM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 8,75,000 is required. The tender inviting authority is Ajay Kumar Ray, Assistant Registrar (Exam I), located at the Office of the Controller of Examinations, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Further inquiries can be directed via email to arexam@bhu.ac.in or by mobile at 9415624821. This opportunity represents a substantial project for a service provider capable of delivering end-to-end solutions for examination answer book management and evaluation.