Indian Army Procurement Tender for Medicines and Pharmaceuticals in Kupwara Jammu & Kashmir 2025

Tender Overview

The procurement opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for pharmaceutical products and related medical items located in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir. The scope includes a broad list of medicines and hospital consumables (e.g., tablets, capsules, syrups, eye/ear drops and ointments) across multiple therapeutic categories. The BoQ contains 32 items, though item-wise quantities are not disclosed in the provided data. A key differentiator is the inclusion of an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation and a two-stage sample approval process post-award, with advance sample submission required within 5 days. The contract emphasizes bulk supply to meet military medical needs and adherence to buyer-specified delivery timelines. Unique aspects include conditional delivery extensions and pre-dispatch sampling aligned with contract specifications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease order quantity by up to 25% at contract rates; extended delivery time is calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Advance Sample Approval: Successful bidder must submit 2 samples within 5 days of contract award; buyer approves or lists modifications within 5 days; bulk supply must conform to approved samples to avoid LD disputes.
• Delivery & Quality: If buyer delays sample approval, delivery period is reset; major deviations may lead to fresh samples or contract termination at buyer’s discretion.
• BOQ: 32 items; specific quantities are not disclosed in the summary data.
• Sample/Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection provisions exist but are scoped to clothing items in related clauses; for pharma items, ensure compliance with reference contract specs.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit: Not specified in the data; bidders should anticipate standard security deposits per government tender norms.
• Delivery Timeline: Delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order; extended delivery times governed by the option clause minimum 30 days.
• Sample & Testing: Advance sample testing and approval process required; non-conforming samples may trigger contract termination.
• Documentation: Submit standard bid documents (GST, PAN, experience, financials, OEM authorizations) as part of the submission package; ensure compliance with buyer-specified terms.
• Clarith Points: For bulk manufacturing approvals, ensure alignment with buyer’s approved sample and modify as required; failure to comply may impact contract execution.