Directorate of Health Services Medicine Procurement Tender 2025 Directorate of Health Services - Pharmaceutical Products & Packaging Compliance

Tender Overview

The prospective bidder should note that the tender targets the supply of pharmaceutical products under the Directorate of Health Services. The procurement focuses on medicines including details such as medicine name, dosage form, strength, primary packaging type, and pack size. An emphasis exists on valid drug manufacturing licenses, compliance with uploaded special terms, and shelf life from the date of manufacture. The contract includes requirements for submission-ready certifications and test reports, with a scope limited to the supply of goods and potential option clauses for quantity adjustments up to 25%. The bidding framework includes OEM authorization where applicable and a clear adherence to buyer-specified terms. The opportunity is positioned to support government health initiatives with attention to packaging standards and regulatory compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Medicine Name, Dosage Form, Strength: alignment with supplied records and drug regulatory standards.
• Compliance to uploaded Special Terms and Conditions: bidders must confirm conformance to buyer-stipulated terms.
• Type of primary packing: specification for blister/strip or bottle packaging as per tender items.
• Primary pack size: exact number of tablets per strip/blister or per bottle.
• Validity/licensing: valid drug manufacturing license under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act and Rules, current to date.
• Certifications & test reports: submission of all required licenses, certifications, and test data at bid submission and with supplies.
• Shelf life: reported in months from the manufacture date to ensure product viability during distribution.
• BOQ & scope: no BOQ items listed; scope is limited to the supply of goods with potential extension under option clause.
• Vendor qualifications: OEM authorizations and material test certificates where required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: required per bid document; submission via approved mode with proof.
• Delivery & scope: supply-only contract; no installation services implied.
• Manufacturer authorization: include OEM authorization/certification for authorized distributors.
• Certificate submission: mandatory certificates, licenses, and test reports with bid and on delivery.
• Material test certificate: must accompany supplies; buyer lab results are final for acceptance.
• Bid security options: EMD via DD or fixed deposit receipt; hard copies to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/open date.
• Performance security: acceptable FDR options; PBG may be required.
• Option clause: quantity may vary by ±25% with adjusted delivery timelines as defined by the contract terms.