NTA to supply ball pens for entrance exams, EMD terms unspecified
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is contracting to supply ball pens for professional entrance examinations at NTA Noida, on a Free On Road (F.O.R.) destination basis.
Eligibility criteria for bidders are specified in Part-II of the tender document (Special Conditions of Contract), but the specific criteria (such as minimum turnover, experience, or certifications) are not detailed in the provided text. The document states that bidders must meet the qualification criteria outlined in Part-II, but does not list the actual requirements. Consortium bids are permitted if the lead partner meets the criteria, and a memorandum of formation must be submitted. Bidders must submit an authorization certificate with their bid.
- Estimated/contract value: Not stated
- EMD/security amount: EMD of value indicated in the tender notification (not specified), to be submitted as Demand Draft for 90 days or Bank Guarantee/Fixed Deposit for 180 days
- Tender type: Open tender (invited online)
- Bid submission deadline: Not stated in the document
- Bid validity: Not stated
- Contract duration: Not stated
Written from the document by AI, and checked against it. The original below is authoritative.
The original document
Document details
| Official title | Supply of Ball Pens at NTA, Noida on F.O.R. Destination basis For Professional Entrance Examination |
| Source body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Reference number | NTA/2018-19/007 |
| Status | closed (archive) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 2 · changed 1× after publishing |
Observations & questions a citizen might ask
Factual observations drawn mechanically from the documents — not findings or allegations. Verify each against the original.
- The department changed this document 1 time after first publishing it.
- A corrigendum changed “specifications” from “Ball Pen (Black) having Tip size 0.5mm to 0.8 mm and good quality strong transparent PVC body with minimum1" rubber grip” to “Ball Pen (Black) having Tip size 1mm and good quality strong transparent PVC body with minimum1" rubber grip”.
- What prompted each amendment, and was the closing date extended to give bidders time to respond?
- Do the eligibility and scope requirements match the stated purpose and estimated value?
- Were all amendments published on the portal before the deadline?