Supreme Court Empanels Vendors for Library Book Supply
India’s top court is inviting vendors to supply library books! If you're in the publishing or distribution industry, here’s your opportunity to work with the Supreme Court of India. Get the complete scope, criteria, and steps to apply in this blog.
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4/17/20252 min read
If you’re a publisher or distributor in India, this is your golden opportunity to work with the apex judicial body of the country. The Supreme Court of India is inviting online tenders for empanelment of vendors to supply library books over a span of two years. The deal? You quote the highest possible discount on books—and deliver quality on time.
📘 Scope of Work
Period: 2 years
Items: Law books, general books, e-books, bare acts, manuals, tax and GST-related books.
Delivery: Within 10 days from purchase order.
Mode of Supply: On approval basis and as demanded by the Registry.
Submission: Online via CPPP Portal only.
📋 Key Information at a Glance
Tender Number - F.No. 23/428/LVE/25/SCI(AM)
Issuing Body - Supreme Court of India
Sector - Legal & Educational Books
Due Date - 01 May 2025, 11:30 AM
Evaluation - Based on maximum discount offered
Eligibility - Past experience, Delhi-NCR presence, PAN, GST, Financial docs, Authorization letters
EMD - ₹2,000 to ₹14,000 based on category
Performance Security - ₹2,000 to ₹21,000 based on category
Contact - boamsupremecourt.sc@sci.nic.in, 011-23115864
📝 Eligibility & Documents Needed
To be eligible, you must:
Be registered and operational in Delhi-NCR.
Submit valid PAN, GST, and registration certificates.
Provide proof of similar work in the past 3 years.
Submit an EMD or valid exemption.
Submit authorization from book publishers.
Submit Undertaking and Acceptance Letters.
🗓 Key Dates
Bid Submission Start: 19 April 2025
Last Date to Submit: 01 May 2025 (11:30 AM)
Opening of Bids: 02 May 2025 (12:00 Noon)
🌟 Why You Should Apply
Working with the Supreme Court of India not only enhances your brand credibility but opens the door to prestigious networks and long-term collaborations. With transparency in evaluation (based on discounts offered), this tender creates a level playing field.
💪 Young Entrepreneurs, This Is For You!
If you’re a startup in the legal or educational publishing space—don’t hold back. It’s time to show what you’ve got.
🔄 4 Simple Steps to Apply
Register on the CPPP Portal (https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app).
Prepare Your Documents – PAN, GST, Authorization, Past Work, EMD.
Submit Technical & Financial Bid – Online only.
Send the Physical EMD DD to Supreme Court, Main Building, Delhi.
⏳ Don’t wait. Deadline is 01 May 2025.
🙌 Final Words
Opportunities like this don’t come often. If you’ve got the network, the catalogs, and the passion—this is the time to make your mark with India’s highest court. Go for it!