Eastern Railway Patient Bed (Fowler) Tender India 2026 – MDR compliance, ISI/MDR standards & OEM support

Tender Overview

Eastern Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for a Patient Bed (Fowler) with comprehensive medical accommodation features. The scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training, plus statutory clearances as required. The bed category requires detachable head/foot panels, saline rod provision, collapsible railing, multiple adjustable sections, and non-corrosive castors. The tender emphasizes MDR 2017 compliance, Medical Device license, batch test reports, and an OEM authorization pathway. The award hinges on compliance with safety standards, service capability, and post-sale support across India. Unique factors include on-site warranty options and service-center requirements in the consignee state. This procurement targets reliable, hospital-grade beds for patient care environments in the railway healthcare segment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Fowler patient bed with full accessory suite including backrest, knee/leg rests, mattress platform (perforated), and collapsible railing
• Structural details: bed frame with MS tubular/SS laminated components; bed platform frame and mattress sizes with 5% tolerances; PVC shoes on leg ends; noise-free, locking castors; frame dimensions and bed length/width per specified tolerances
• Adjustable features: manual height adjustment, raised backrest angle, raised knee rest angle; screw mechanism; provision for syringe pump mounting; saline rod; five or more adjustable sections; detachable head & foot panels
• Mattress: PU foam, specified thickness, density, and mattress cover material; mattress provision included
• Safety/ergonomics: rounded corners, burr-free holes, laminated coatings for metal parts, complete risk-free handling
• Certifications: MDR 2017 compliance; valid Medical Device license/registration under Drugs and Cosmetics Act; manufacturing unit certification; batch test reports per MDR 2017; submission of certifications/licenses/tests with bid or at supply
• Warranty: 3-year standard warranty; optional comprehensive warranty via bidding; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery
• Misc: mosquito-free service centers, post-sale support, and service-center documentation from bidder

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: amount not disclosed in available data; ensure readiness to submit as per buyer terms
• Experience: OEM/authorized seller with Indian service capability; established after-sales network required; service center setup within 30 days if not existing
• Delivery/Installation: supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training included; statutory clearances where applicable
• Documentation: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, OEM authorization, medical device licenses, MDR test reports
• Warranty & Penalties: 3-year warranty period; optional comprehensive warranty; service-center proof required; after-sales support obligations
• Other: adherence to buyer-specified ATC terms; post-delivery inspection by consignee; NA pre-dispatch inspection unless ATC specifies otherwise
• Compliance: maintain MDR 2017 standards, ensure medical device licensure, and provide batch test reports with bid or upon delivery
• Submission: OEM authorization, service centers, and all required licenses must be presented with bid or along with supplies as per buyer requirements