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Bid Submission Deadline Extended
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Bid Submission Deadline Extended
Issued: 18/9/2026• New Deadline: 18/10/2026
SME TENDEROpen OpportunitySME / MSME ProcurementOpen Tender
Tender ID:GEM/2026/B/8029611
CHHATTISGARHGovernment / PSUState Administrative & Communications Wing, Raipur

The Government of Chhattisgarh, through its State Administrative and Communications Wing located in the state capital Raipur, published an open competitive procurement tender on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8029611 (Internal Ref: 9884741) on 11 September 2026. This creative services procurement invites proposals from reputed graphic design studios, digital advertising agencies, editorial consultancies, and multi-media communication firms for the "Hiring of Creative Agency" to provide comprehensive digital brochure design, interactive e-catalogues, multi-lingual content writing, and periodicals/magazine layout designing services in both Hindi and English.

All IndiaCategory: General ProcurementLast Verified: 19 September 2026 at 12:00 am IST
Estimated Value₹22 Lakh
EMD (Bid Security)₹45,000MSME Exemption Eligible
Tender FeeRefer Tender Doc
Submission Deadline19 Oct 2026
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Scope of Work & Procurement Overview

INTRODUCTION

The Government of Chhattisgarh, through its State Administrative and Communications Wing located in the state capital Raipur, published an open competitive procurement tender on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8029611 (Internal Ref: 9884741) on 11 September 2026. This creative services procurement invites proposals from reputed graphic design studios, digital advertising agencies, editorial consultancies, and multi-media communication firms for the "Hiring of Creative Agency" to provide comprehensive digital brochure design, interactive e-catalogues, multi-lingual content writing, and periodicals/magazine layout designing services in both Hindi and English.

With the bid submission deadline scheduled for 03 October 2026 at 03:00 PM IST and technical bid opening on 04 October 2026 at 03:30 PM IST, this tender represents one of the most accessible, high-yield opportunities of the quarter for small creative enterprises, boutique branding agencies, and design startups. Because the deliverables center on visual storytelling, digital typography, bilingual copywriting, and desktop publishing rather than capital-intensive machinery or hardware distribution, small agencies can compete on an entirely level playing field against larger advertising conglomerates. Furthermore, under the Government e-Marketplace General Terms and Conditions (GeM GTC) and the Central Public Procurement Policy, eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) enjoy full exemption from Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) requirements. This TenderMan intelligence report delivers an exhaustive, independently verified analysis of the tender scope, creative benchmarks, evaluation parameters, financial billing structures, and winning proposal strategies.

QUICK TENDER OVERVIEW

Authoritative Verified Tender Specifications
18 Verified Parameters
Tender Parameter
Verified Official Details
Tender Title
Hiring of Creative Agency for E-Brochure, E-Catalogue, Content Writing & Periodical Design
GeM Bid Number
GEM/2026/B/8029611
Tender Reference Number
9884741 / Creative Services 2026
Issuing Organization
Government of Chhattisgarh
Procuring Department
State Administrative & Public Communications Wing
Procurement Category
Professional Services / Creative Agency & Editorial Publishing
Delivery Location
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India (with Remote Digital Delivery Options)
Estimated Contract Value
₹22,00,000 (Estimated Annual Rate Contract Commitment)
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
₹45,000 (100% Exempted for Registered MSE Service Providers)
Tender Document Fee
₹0.00 (Nil for all online GeM participants)
Tender Publication Date
11 September 2026
Bid Submission Closing Date
03 October 2026, 03:00 PM IST
Technical Bid Opening Date
04 October 2026, 03:30 PM IST
Contract Period
One (01) Year from Date of Award (Extendable by 12 Months)
Core Deliverables
E-Brochures, Interactive E-Catalogues, Bilingual Content, Periodical Magazines
Tender Status
OPEN / BIDS INVITED
Bidding Platform
Government e-Marketplace (https://gem.gov.in)
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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

State government departments, tourism boards, industrial development corporations, and welfare directorates across Chhattisgarh generate substantial citizen-facing publications, annual reports, policy brochures, investment summit catalogues, and monthly progress periodicals. To ensure these communications adhere to modern visual standards, interactive web formats, and high-impact editorial storytelling, the Government of Chhattisgarh is empanelling an agile external creative partner.

The selected agency will conceptualize visual identities, write compelling copy in professional Hindi and English, design responsive digital flipbooks/e-brochures, create dynamic vector infographics, and format print-ready publication files for state magazines. For an ambitious creative boutique or communications MSME, securing an exclusive creative agency contract with a state government provides steady, recurring workflow across the year, exceptional portfolio showcase pieces, and direct entry into high-level government public relations ecosystems.

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ABOUT THE BUYER / ORGANIZATION

The Government of Chhattisgarh administers one of India's fastest-growing states, rich in mineral resources, heavy industrial hubs, indigenous tribal arts, and extensive forest reserves. State communications are characterized by a strong emphasis on grassroots welfare schemes, tribal empowerment, eco-tourism promotion, and industrial investment facilitation.

The procuring division in Raipur manages cross-departmental media releases, documentation of state initiatives, and digital collateral for national investment roadshows. The procurement evaluation committee comprises senior administrative officers and public relations specialists who evaluate bids strictly on creative aesthetics, editorial depth in Hindi/English, typography standards, speed of

Contract Duration:1 Year (Extendable by 1 Year upon Satisfactory Performance)

SME Opportunity Score & Analysis

TenderMan proprietary analytical suitability index for MSMEs & startups

85/ 100
Highly Accessible for SMEs85% Suitability
Financial Barrier

High (EMD Exemption Applicable)

Experience Criteria

Relaxed for Startups & MSMEs

Doc Complexity

Standard MSME / Udyam Checklist

Specific MSME Provisions & Exemptions:

FULLY_ACCESSIBLE (Direct Creative Professional Service, Zero Capital Barrier & MSE Exemption)

Eligibility & Technical Requirements

Who Can Participate? (Eligibility Criteria)

Officially Specified Conditions
  • Bidder must possess required technical capacity and statutory compliance.

Mandatory Submission Documents

Documents Required Checklist

Dynamic list compiled from tender specifications. Ensure documents are valid and notarized where required.

Technical ProposalCategory: Technical
Financial BOQCategory: Financial

Participation & Submission Guidelines

1. Download official tender document from source portal. 2. Submit bid envelopes in accordance with specified deadlines. 3. Retain submission receipt for bid opening.

Important Dates

Published Date:11 Sept 2026
Submission Deadline:19 Oct 2026
Official Verification Status

This tender dossier was ingested directly from verified procurement records. Verified on: 19 September 2026 at 12:00 am IST.

Official Links & Source Documents

Published PortalCentral Procurement Portal
Tender Document / RFPOfficial Specifications & BOQ
Download Document
Bidding SystemOnline Submission Portal
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