Printing and supplying of Answer Booklets to Examination Section, Crawford Hall, University of Mysore, Mysuru-570005

The cost of any one work should not be less than 80% of estimated volume in a single tender/rate contract in any State/Central Government or Quasi Government Department or Undertaking/Universities/Boards/Colleges.

The tenderer should have the facility to incorporate security printing features such as Microline / Microtext Printing, Hot Foiling on the front page, Invisible UV security marks (visible only under ultraviolet light), Unique Serial Numbering through Variable Data Printing and Barcode / QR Code based tracking system in the answer booklets to prevent duplication, tampering and unauthorized reproduction of examination materials. Stitched blank sample paper incorporating the above security features shall be enclosed. The tenderer should have the manufacturing / Printing unit within Karnataka State (relevant registration certificate issued by the competent authority).

The bidder shall submit 20 sample answer booklets and 100 sheets (both inner and outer sheets) for OMR scanning and testing. The samples shall be submitted before the last date of submission of the tender, failing which the bid shall be liable for rejection.

The printer should be an ISO certified company (ISO 9001:2015) and preferably registered as a Security Printer.

As the work involves highly confidential examination materials, the bidder shall undertake the entire printing work in-house, and outsourcing or subcontracting of any part of the work to third parties shall not be permitted. Bidder has to upload the declaration in this regard.

The printer should have in-house facilities for the entire printing process including pre-press, printing, variable data/barcode printing, stitching/binding and finishing operations. The bidder shall submit details of the machinery available in the printing unit along with supporting documents such as purchase invoices/bills as proof of ownership.

The printer should be a registered MSME/UDYAM or NSIC unit, and preference may be given to printers Empanelled as Security Printers with the Indian Banks Association (IBA). Relevant registration certificates shall be enclosed.

The printer should have an Online Barcode / QR Code based Variable Data Printing System installed in the printing unit for printing unique serial numbers and barcodes on the answer booklets, and the bidder shall enclose relevant documents, system details and supporting purchase invoices along with the Technical Bid.

The bidder shall submit an Annual Turnover Certificate issued by the Statutory Auditor (CA) on their letterhead with UDIN number, detailing the Annual Turnover, , Profit and Net Worth of the bidder for the previous three financial years i.e.,FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. The bidder should have a minimum turnover of Rs.15 Crores during the last three financial years. Supporting documents shall be uploaded along with the Technical Bid.

The bidder should submit at least 3 years Income Tax Returns. Bidder should upload supporting document in the technical bid.