Rate Contract for Textbook and Printed Material Transportation Services

This tender, with reference number WBTBCL-202609-0018, is issued by the Purchase Committee of WEST BENGAL TEXT BOOK CORPORATION LTD for the ascertainment of rates for a rate contract of transport charges. The contract will cover the delivery of textbooks and other printed materials. Specifically, the scope of work involves establishing rates on a per kilogram basis for long-haul trucks exceeding 3 metric tons, and on a per trip basis for mini trucks below 3 metric tons. This is an open tender with a contract form of Item Rate and requires a two-cover submission process (Fee/PreQual/Technical and Finance). The estimated tender value is ₹4,00,00,000, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,00,000. The bid submission period commences on October 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM and concludes on October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Document downloads are available from September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM until October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at 11, B.T. Road, Kolkata-700056. A pre-bid meeting will be held on September 30, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the same address. Bid validity will be for 365 days. The tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), are available for download.