Indian Army Laboratory Reagents & Consumables Tender 2026 – Microbiology Media, Antibiotic Discs, Tubes & Related Items Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for a broad range of microbiology laboratory consumables and related items, including EDTA disodium salt dehydrate, antibiotic discs (pack of 50 in multiple variants), ready-to-use Gram stain kits, India ink, culture media (MacConkey, Nutrient, TTC salt, Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride), agar and base media, various sterile tubes and Petri dishes, swabs, inoculation loops, autoclave tape, culture bottles, and related lab accessories. Estimated contract value is ₹251,732 with a complex catalog of 45 items; the catalog suggests mixed procurement quantities across multiple microbiology and clinical lab supplies. The buyer emphasizes standardization, supplier MA with OEM, and adherence to delivery schedules under option clauses. The procurement targets government lab operations requiring consistent supply of microbiology essentials and quality reagents. The tender highlights the need for manufacturer authorization, GST/PAN compliance, and bank EFT mandates, with quantity flexibilities per option clause. This is a high-volume, multi-item laboratory supply tender in the context of defence medical readiness.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product range: EDTA disodium salt dehydrate, antibiotic discs (GN1, GN2, GP1, GP2) in packs of 50, ready-to-use Gram stain kit (4x100ml), India ink bottle (23ml), Alcohol, MacConkey media (Himedia/Himedia-equivalent), MacConkey broth, Nutrient broth dehydrate, Peptone water, TTC salt, Triple sugar iron agar (Himedia), sterile tubes (various sizes), acetic acid glacial, sulfuric acid, agar powder, blood agar base, infusion agar, CLED agar with thymol blue, Petri dishes (100x15mm), sterile swab sticks, Robertson cook meat medium (Himedia), inoculation loops and holders, autoclave tape, LJ medium slants, Mueller-Hinton agar, blood culture bottles, DPX mounting medium, viral transport media, Zn stain, glass covers, etc.
• Quantity/Value: Estimated value ₹251,732; 45 items listed; exact quantities per item not disclosed in the data.
• Standards/Compliance: No explicit standards listed in the data; applicants must provide Manufacturer Authorization and OEM details per T&C; GSTIN and PAN required; EFT mandate required.
• Delivery & Installation: Delivery terms governed by option clause; minimum delivery period adjustments may apply; delivery timeline to be adjusted from the last order date; no site installation details provided.
• Eligibility: OEM authorization required; PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque; EFT mandate; vendor code creation documents required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: Not explicitly stated in data; option clause allows up to ±25% quantity variation during contract; delivery extensions calculated with minimum 30 days.
• Delivery & Extension: Quantity variation up to 25% at contract placement; delivery period extends from last date of delivery order; extended time calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Documentation: Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; Manufacturer Authorization/OEM details required; bid must include OEM authorization if bidding through distributors.
• Payment Terms: Not specified; typical government terms apply but not detailed here.
• Warranty/Penalties: Not specified in tender data.
• Submission Requirements: Bidders must adhere to T&C including vendor code creation; provide OEM/authorized distributor details with bid.
• Eligibility: Must provide GST registration, PAN, experience (not quantified in data) and financials per T&C; ensure compliance with required authorizations.