Tender Overview
The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal invites bids for a comprehensive medical supplies package covering 18 items, including tablets, injectables, topical creams, bandages, and OTC medications. Estimated value is ₹44,057 with a flexible option to increase up to 25% of bid/contract quantity. The scope encompasses routine hospital and field medical store needs, with emphasis on consumables and generic pharmaceuticals suitable for facility and on-site administration. A key differentiator is the inclusion of a delivery-and-support framework that accommodates quantity adjustments and a defined service-center requirement in the consignee state.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit item-level technical specifications are listed in the tender text; however, the catalog spans common medicines and medical consumables like tablets (paracetamol, cetirizine), IV injectables (metronidazole, adrenaline), topical formulations (luliconazole cream), antacids, and bandages. The BOQ comprises 18 items; 1–5 entries show placeholders. The absence of explicit IS/ISO numbers in the data implies biders must rely on standard pharmaceutical compliance and supplier quality assurances.
- The tender requires a minimum turnover standard to be specified in the bid document and mandates availability of service centers in the state of each consignee location for carry-in warranty.
- The estimated value and EMD amount fields are either blank or not disclosed in the provided data, necessitating bidders to verify exact figures during bid submission.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause permits ±25% quantity variation during and after contract award, with calculation based on original quantity and delivery periods.
- Turnover criterion requires average annual financial turnover over the last three years (ending 31st March) as specified in the bid document, with CA/audited statements or certificates accepted.
- Service-centre eligibility requires a functional center in the state of each consignee location; if not present, a new center must be established within 30 days of award, with documentary evidence required for payment release.