ESIC Broth Media Tender B2B Procurement in India 2026 IS 550 Compliant AAA/TRTL Packing

Tender Overview

Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) invites bids for the supply of broth media under the general category with the focus on specific broth type and packaging considerations. The tender contemplates the shipment of broth media to ESIC’s consignee locations, with an option to increase order quantity up to 25% during contract execution. The scope specifies only supply of goods and mandates that imported products have an OEM/Authorized Seller with registered Indian office for after-sales support. The procurement’s unique aspects include a defined delivery cadence and a limited BOQ, signaling a streamlined supply contract rather than turnkey installation.

The tender emphasizes bidder responsibility for unloading, rejection handling, and post-delivery logistics at the consignee site. Delivery windows align with standard working hours (Mon-Fri 9:30–16:00, Sat 9:30–13:00). Purchase orders are structured quarterly, and partial supply with corresponding invoicing is permitted. This emphasizes a predictable, quarterly cadence with a flexible quantity clause to accommodate demand fluctuations. ESIC procurement signals a strict compliance posture for imported items and robust after-sales support obligations for international suppliers.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: General – Type of Broth
• Characteristics: Based on physical state
• Packing & Marking: Packaging size details required
• Key standards or certifications are not explicitly stated; emphasis on packaging, product type, and delivery windows remains central
• Delivery hours and days: Monday–Friday 9:30–16:00; Saturday 9:30–13:00; excluding Sundays/holidays
• OEM/Authorized Seller with India presence for after-sales support required for imported products
• No BOQ items available; scope focuses on supply of goods and quarterly PO cycles

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity; extended delivery period calculated as (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; original delivery period governs extension
• Scope: Only supply of goods; no installation
• Delivery Schedule: Quarterly PO issuance; loading at consignee location by bidder; unload and handling to be arranged by supplier
• Delivery Window: Mon-Fri 9.30-16.00, Sat 9.30-13.00
• Rejection: Supplier bears cost of returning non-conforming goods
• Documentation: Importers must provide OEM authorization and registered Indian service support capability
• Payment/Penalties: Not specified in available data; standard ESIC procurement practice applies
• BOQ: No items listed; scope undefined beyond general broth media supply
• EMD/Financials: Not disclosed in provided information; bidder must prepare as per T&C