By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Live figures from state e-procurement portals · General information, not legal advice.
On 7 November 2026, state e-procurement portals tracked by BidNexa listed 20 active printing tenders across 7 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹35.50 lakh. To win them, meet the statutory and experience conditions, price from the BOQ line by line, and avoid the common rejection points below.
Where the demand is right now
| State / UT | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | 11 |
| Maharashtra | 3 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
| Punjab | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 7 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Who is buying
| Buying office | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Rajya Shiksha Kendra M.P (Madhya Pradesh) | 6 |
| Controller Govt. Printing and Stationery (Madhya Pradesh) | 3 |
| Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune (Maharashtra) | 2 |
| Chief Electoral Officer Uttarakhand (Uttarakhand) | 1 |
| District Collectorate (Madhya Pradesh) | 1 |
| MP Forest Department (Madhya Pradesh) | 1 |
| Directorate of Technical Education (Tamil Nadu) | 1 |
| Higher Education (Tamil Nadu) | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 7 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Values and EMD seen
Median value ₹35.50 lakh; range ₹2 lakh to ₹2.27 crore. EMD from ₹2,000 to ₹4.54 lakh. Eligible MSEs may be exempt from EMD where the tender allows. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 7 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility you will usually need
- Experience of similar service contracts within the period the tender sets
- Average annual turnover at the level the tender sets
- Statutory registrations for staff, such as EPF and ESIC, where staff are deployed
- Licences the service needs
- Key staff and their qualifications
Licences and certificates
- Printing press registration or trade licence
- Security printing approvals, for sensitive items such as answer sheets
- Machine list and capacity details
- Experience of similar print jobs
Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Pricing tip for printing
Confidential printing jobs often need site inspection and strict delivery windows. Confirm capacity before you bid.
Why printing bids get rejected
- Rate below statutory costs, treated as unworkable
- Missing labour or other statutory registrations
- Experience that does not match the scope definition
- EMD or its exemption proof missing
- Technical proposal not in the format or order the tender asks for
Frequently asked questions
Who can bid for government printing tenders?
Printing presses with the capacity, machines and experience asked for can bid. Confidential or security printing usually needs extra approvals and secure premises. The buyer may inspect the press before award. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where are printing tenders published?
State departments publish on their state e-procurement portals, central offices on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), and many goods and services are bought on GeM. The tender notice names the portal and the buyer.
Can BidNexa help with printing tenders?
Yes. Bid Nexa checks eligibility, prepares documents and reviews your bid before you submit it yourself. We are independent and not affiliated with any portal or buyer.
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