NCERT sets ₹50 lakh annual target for Category A states in vendor empanelment
NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) is seeking to empanel vendors for the distribution of its publications, including school textbooks, across all Indian states/UTs and abroad, starting from January 1, 2027.
Reputed stockists/wholesalers/book shops with experience in book sales, sound financial background, and ability to meet annual sales targets. School organizations/consortiums interested in procuring NCERT publications directly may also apply. Applicants must provide trading accounts, profit/loss accounts, balance sheets for three financial years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25), certified income tax returns, PAN card, and an affidavit stating no copyright violations.
- Estimated/contract value: Annual target of Rs. 50,00,000 for Category A states/UTs and Rs. 10,00,000 for Category B states/UTs
- EMD/security amount: Rs. 5,00,000 for Category A, Rs. 1,00,000 for Category B
- Tender type: Empanelment (not open/limited/GeM/EOI)
- Bid submission deadline: 30 days from publication date in newspapers
- Bid validity: Not stated
- Contract duration: One year from January 1, 2027, extendable based on performance
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| Official title | Empanelment of Vendors for Distribution of NCERT Publications in Different States/UTs in India and Abroad |
| Source body | National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | None (current) |
| Year | unknown |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |