Indian Army Infusion Sets and Medical Consumables Tender Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, seeks supply of a wide range of medical disposables and support items including infusion sets, abdominal binders, cervical collars, knee caps, compression stockings, crepe bandages, surgical masks, gauze, syringes, catheters, oxygen masks, roll plasters, roll bandages, roll cotton, rotahaler devices, guage and urinary bags. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695001), the estimated contract value is ₹4,284,421.80 with a flexible quantity clause allowing a 25% increase/decrease at contract rates. The scope supports bulk healthcare provisioning for armed forces, with a strong emphasis on compliant medical consumables and basic supports. A notable differentiator is the option clause that permits contract quantity adjustments during the currency of the contract, subject to minimum 30 days delivery. The buyer also requires advance sample approval prior to bulk manufacturing, with 7 samples due within 5 days of contract award, and potential delivery period adjustments if sample approval is delayed.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: infusion sets, abdominal binders (Sizes 38, 40, 42), ankle brace, soft cervical collars (Sizes M and L), compression stockings (Class 1 below knee; sizes Large/Medium), crepe bandages (10 cm, 15 cm), disposable surgical masks, ECG supplies (gel 250 ml; paper 80 mm x 20 m), unmedicated gauze, surgical gloves (sizes 6, 7), insulin needles (31G oblique 16 inch 5 mm), knee caps (Sizes L, M, XL), hydrogen peroxide 20 vol 100 ml, lumbosacral belts (Sizes L, M, XL), oxygen masks, adhesive plasters and bandages, syringes (10 ml, 2 ml with needle, 5 ml with needle; insulin syringes 1 ml 30G), urine collection bags (2000 ml) and Rotahaler devices.
• No formal technical specifications or performance metrics are published in the tender data.
• Estimated value: ₹4,284,421.80; EMD amount: not specified. Delivery terms reference standard government delivery cadence and option-based quantity modification; advance sample testing process described.
• Compliance expectations emphasize alignment with medical consumables and standard hospital use items; the BoQ lists 42 items with unspecified quantities; bidder should prepare for broad parametric substitution within category.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% more or less of bid quantity at contracted rates; extended delivery time proportional to extra quantity with minimum 30 days.
• Advance sample requirement: submit 7 samples within 5 days of award; buyer approves or requests modifications within 5 days; bulk supply must follow approved sample; delays in sample approval may extend delivery period without LD.
• Post-award samples: contractor bears cost for initial test samples; bulk production costs before unconditional approval borne by contractor.
• Documentation: maintain readiness for GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements; EMD not disclosed in data; ensure OEM authorizations and technical compliance certificates as applicable.
• Delivery and payment terms mirror standard defense procurement practices; terms specify adherence to contract specifications framework and modification cycles.