Tender Overview
Organization: DG Armed Forces Medical Service (Department of Defence) – procure Acyclovir 200 mg Tablet in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Estimated value not disclosed. EMD: ₹74,200. Scope includes supply of antiviral tablets with staggered delivery over contract period, with up to 50% quantity variation. Emphasis on OEM/authorized distributor compliance and Indian after-sales support. This tender requires prior government/PSU supply experience and OEM authorization if bidding through an agent. A primary differentiator is the need for staggered delivery and shelf-life adequacy during supply. Unique clause: option to increase/decrease quantity up to 50% at contract rate.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/category: Acyclovir 200 mg tablet.
- Delivery pattern: staggered; total quantity to be supplied within cycles: 183,000 units within 50 days from contract placement, followed by 91,900 units per quarter.
- Shelf life requirement: minimum 20 months usable shelf life at the date of supply; product/parts must have effective shelf life of at least 5/6th of total life at supply.
- Origin/after-sales support: for imported products, OEM/Authorized Seller must have registered office in India for after-sales service.
- EMD/PBG submission: EMD can be via DD drawn in favor of Commandant AFMSD Lucknow or through Fixed Deposit Receipt; details to be uploaded with bid.
- Experience criteria: bidder or OEM must have supplied similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSU for 2 years prior to bid opening.
- Authorization: OEM authorization form with contact details required for authorized distributors.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may adjust quantity by up to 50% at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates.
- Delivery schedule compliance: staggered delivery schedule as specified; ensure adherence to 50-day initial window and quarterly rest.
- Warranty/after-sales: IS/ISO or equivalent quality/after-sales standards to be observed; Indian presence for after-sales support if imported.
- Documentation: submit OEM authorization, prior government supply contracts, and proof of 2-year experience; EMD submission proof required.
- Payment terms: not explicitly stated; bidders should assume standard Govt payment terms and confirm during bid submission.
- Compliance: include proof of manufacturing/supply capabilities for Central/State Govt or PSU; ensure registration in India for after-sales if imported.
- Bidding through agents: if submitting via authorized distributors, include authorization certificate with complete details.