ESIC Ankleshwar ID Card Printing Tender 2026 GeM Bid
ESIC Hospital Ankleshwar has floated a GeM tender for printing of simple plastic ID cards for regular employees and pensioners for 2026. The estimated bid value is Rs 11,000 with no EMD requirement, a 1-year contract period and a 120-day bid offer validity. Bids close on 27 February 2026 at 4.00 PM. Printing vendors with 3 years of similar experience can submit through the GeM portal.
Quick Glance
Bid No GEM/2026/B/7157776 · Estimated value Rs 11,000 · Last date 27 February 2026 · Opening 27 February 2026 4.30 PM · Contract 1 year · Mode GeM portal
Overview
Organization - Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour and Employment
Office - ESIC Hospital Ankleshwar, Gujarat
Tender Subject - GeM Bid for Printing of ID Cards
Bid Number - GEM/2026/B/7157776
Bid Type - Two Packet Bid
Item Category - Issuance of Smart Cards / ID Cards - Simple plastic card (without QR / Bar code), Regular Employees and Pensioners; includes Lamination, Packaging, and Dispatch / Delivery
Contract Period - 1 year
Estimated Bid Value - Rs 11,000
Console Sl No - 15554/2026
Important Links
Tender Notice (PDF): https://esic.gov.in/attachments/tenderfile/GeM_Bid_for_printing_of_ID_Cards_1770620698.pdf
ESIC Tenders Portal: https://esic.gov.in/tenders/index
Important Dates
Date | Event |
|---|---|
06 February 2026 | Bid published on GeM portal |
09 February 2026 | Published on ESIC tenders page |
27 February 2026, 4.00 PM | Bid submission closes |
27 February 2026, 4.30 PM | Technical bid opening |
120 days from end date | Bid offer validity |
Tender Details
The work covers issuance of simple plastic ID cards (without QR or bar code) for regular ESIC employees and pensioners attached to ESIC Hospital Ankleshwar. The scope includes printing the cards, lamination, packaging and dispatch or delivery, all under a single contract running for one year.
Evaluation will be done on a total value-wise basis. Reverse auction is not enabled. Make in India (MII) compliance applies. MSE purchase preference applies, with up to 15 percent price preference to MSE OEMs in the L1+X range, and 100 percent maximum bid quantity available for MSE purchase preference.
Eligibility and Pre-qualification
Years of Past Experience for same or similar service - 3 years
Past Experience of Similar Services required - Yes
MSE Relaxation - Complete relaxation on Years of Experience and Turnover
Startup Relaxation - No
Documents required from seller - Experience Criteria, Certificate (Requested in ATC)
The buyer has not set a minimum bidder turnover threshold for this bid, which lowers the entry barrier for small printing units. However, the 3-year similar-service experience requirement still applies to non-MSE bidders.
EMD and ePBG
EMD - Not required for this bid
ePBG - Not required for this bid
The absence of both EMD and ePBG, combined with a modest estimated bid value of Rs 11,000, makes this tender accessible to local printing vendors. Bidders should focus on submitting authentic experience certificates and ATC documents.
How to Bid
Log in to the GeM portal at gem.gov.in using registered seller credentials.
Search for Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7157776 on the live bids dashboard.
Read the bid document and ATC for the full scope - card material, lamination, packaging and delivery norms.
Prepare the technical packet with the experience certificate and the ATC-requested certificate.
Fill in the financial bid as per the BoQ.
Submit the bid before 4.00 PM on 27 February 2026.
Track the technical bid opening on 27 February 2026 at 4.30 PM through your dashboard.
Important Instructions
Auto bid extension applies if fewer than 3 bids are received - extension is for 3 days, up to a maximum of 1 time.
Bidders seeking experience exemption must submit valid MSE supporting documents.
MSE bidders meeting quality and technical specifications get complete relaxation on Experience Criteria and Bidder Turnover.
Technical clarification window during evaluation is 2 days.
MII purchase preference applies up to L1+X percent for Make in India vendors.
Eligibility at a Glance
Requirement | Threshold |
|---|---|
Past experience | 3 years (similar services) |
Bidder turnover | Not specified |
EMD | Not required |
ePBG | Not required |
Bid validity | 120 days |
Contract period | 1 year |
MSE relaxation | Complete (experience and turnover) |
Final Words
The ESIC Ankleshwar ID card printing tender is a low-value, no-EMD GeM purchase well-suited to small printing units and MSE vendors. Eligible bidders should validate experience certificates and ATC compliance before submitting. For the latest updates, keep visiting SarkariWorld.org.