Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Pharmaceuticals Tender 2026 – ISI/ISO Compliant Drugs, MSME/GFR Terms

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a pharmaceuticals category procurement encompassing dermatology and general medical products (e.g., antibiotics, steroids, antifungals, vitamins, antiseptics, and topical preparations) with items including 50 mg thalidomide tablets, betamethasone creams, gentamicin gels, triamcinolone injections, fusidic acid creams, luliconazole, halobetasol and related dermatological agents, ascorbic acid tablets, isotretinoin capsules, azathioprine, acyclovir, and zinc oxide creams. The scope appears to cover 19 BOQ items, though explicit quantities are not disclosed. The program emphasizes continuity of supply with at least 3 years residual market life and non-obsolescence, and requires OEM/manufacturer authorization where applicable. The procurement aims to ensure standardized, non-expiry-prone products suitable for central/state govt channels, with samples for consumables during technical evaluation. The opportunity targets suppliers with robust financials, GST compliance, and the capacity to deliver to government departments. Key differentiators include extension provisions and an option to increase quantity by up to 50% at contracted rates, subject to delivery controls.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: dermatology creams (betamethasone, halobetasol, fusidic acid, luliconazole, clotrimazole variants), topical gels, antiseptics, systemic anti-inflammatory and anti-osteopathic tablets (azathioprine, isotretinoin), antibiotics (clarithromycin gel), anti-histamines (fexofenadine), antiparasitics (permethrin), and vitamin supplements (ascorbic acid).
• Emphasized requirements: non-obsolescence (minimum 3 years market life post-bid opening), OEM authorization where applicable, samples for consumables during evaluation.
• Compliance expectations: GST considerations as per actuals, PAN and GSTIN documentation, EFT mandate, cancelled cheque, vendor code creation documentation.
• Additional terms: extension of delivery and quantity, extension requests to be initiated before original delivery period ends, MII/MSME and GFR 144(xi) certificates to be submitted.
• Delivery and performance: extension rules include LD penalties and CFA approval for extreme cases; exact delivery timelines are tied to the original delivery schedule and option exercise.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial: Not explicitly stated; bidders must ensure GST compliance and GST applicability as per actuals.
• Eligibility: 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply of same or similar category products to Central/State govt bodies; primary product value meets criterion in bunch bids.
• Documentation: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate; OEM authorization where distributor bids; samples for consumables during evaluation.
• Delivery & payment: extension with LD; no explicit payment terms provided; option to increase quantity up to 50% at contracted rates; delivery schedule anchored to original order dates.
• Compliance: ISI/brand legitimacy not specified; emphasis on non-obsolescence and OEM verification; GFR 144(xi) submission required for MSME/MII.
• Penalties: LD and extension approvals; CFA involvement for extreme scenarios; IP address matching risk noted for bid security.