Central Government Health Scheme Local Chemist Empanelment Service Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Department of Health and Family Welfare, seeks local chemist empanelment within the municipal limits of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh for supply of branded medicines under the CGHS framework. The procurement covers a large-scale distribution program with an estimated contract value of ₹262,834,080 and an EMD of ₹1,009,000. The assignment aims to establish an approved network of pharmacies to service CGHS beneficiaries, ensuring timely delivery and authentic branding. A notable feature is the flexible scope clause allowing quantity or duration adjustments up to 25% at contract award or during execution, subject to consent. This tender emphasizes rapid onboarding, robust verification, and compliance with public health supply standards. The absence of BOQ items suggests a broad empanelment approach, prioritizing reliability, geographic coverage, and vendor capability over fixed itemized quantities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Local chemist empanelment for branded medicines within Jabalpur municipal limits.
• Estimated contract value: ₹262,834,080.
• EMD: ₹1,009,000.
• Location: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482001).
• Qualification scope: Emphasis on credible pharmaceutical supply capability, license compliance, and GMP/Pharma approvals as applicable to public health programs.
• SOW/BOQ: No BOQ items available; competitive empanelment will hinge on bidder credentials and distribution reach.
• Variation clause: Quantity or duration may be adjusted up to 25% at the time of contract issuance and thereafter with consent.
• Standards/Compliance: Expectation of authentic Branded Medicines, supplier verification, and timely delivery to CGHS beneficiaries.
• Delivery/Service: Onboarding and ongoing supply commitments governed by CGHS procurement policies.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1,009,000 required to participate.
• Quantity/Duration variation: Up to 25% adjustment permitted.
• SOW Flexibility: Service scope adjustments allowed for lumpsum contracts with provider consent.
• BOQ absence: No itemized quantities; focus on supplier credibility and geographic coverage.
• Bid validity and compliance: Adherence to CGHS terms, licensing, and pharmaceutical supply regulations.
• Tender governance: Governed by Ministry/CGHS procurement policies and local health regulations.
• Registration: Likely required pharmacy/licensing verification and GST/PAN documentation as part of eligibility.