Indian Army Laboratory Consumables Tender Kolkata West Bengal 2026 ISO/BBQR Standards 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids from qualified suppliers for a range of histopathology consumables and related laboratory items in Kolkata, West Bengal 700001. The procurement encompasses products such as ethanol AR, xylene AR, DPX mounting reagent, poly-L-lysine coated slides, various microscopic cover slips, paraffin wax, Formalin Histopathology grade, frosted slides, embedding rings, Jung Fluid OCT, silver Nitrile AR, Harris Haematoxylin stains, deionized water, and other microtome blades. The bid quantity and total estimated value are not disclosed; the Earnest Money Deposit is ₹1,106. The contract contemplates BBQR-compliant supply with indigenous/foreign shelf-life stipulations and a delivery framework aligned to option-based quantity adjustments up to 50%. The bidder must adhere to the BBQR specification and submit compulsory brochures and documents to the designated Kolkata address. Unique tender aspects include shelf-life management, stock replacement rules, and strict compliance with BBQR schedules.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No item-level technical specifications are published in the tender data; items listed are laboratory consumables and histopathology reagents
• Confirmed items include: N/A items 1-5 in BOQ; total of 19 items exist in the BOQ, with explicit product categories in the title
• Key procurement context: BBQR compliance, OEM authorizations, and adherence to shelf-life rules; indigenous drugs shelf life policy noted
• Order flexibility includes a 50% quantity increase/decrease at contract award and during currency, with delivery periods calculated as (Additional quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Delivery and performance will be evaluated by the Technical Evaluation Committee; brochure submission prior to bid opening is required
• Warnings: do not quote non-medicine substitutes like health supplements; ensure compliance with BBQR and MII documents

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1,106 (online or as specified in tender terms)
• Delivery terms: quantity adjustments up to 50%; delivery period linked to last date of original/extended order with minimum 30 days; option clause may extend delivery
• Documentation: upload BBQR compliance brochure, MII documents, experience criteria, past performance, bidder turnover, OEM authorization/certificates, and technical compliance documents
• Shelf-life policy: indigenous items have 5/6 shelf life remaining; foreign items have 2/3 shelf life remaining at supply; replacements required for expired/unconsumed stock
• Prohibited substitutions: avoid quoting health supplements in place of medicines unless explicitly requested
• Final authority: Technical Evaluation Committee decisions are binding; no offline representations accepted