Employees State Insurance Corporation HIV/Syphilis/HBV/HCV Rapid Test Kit Tender India 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) seeks supply of Rapid Test Kits for HIV, Syphilis, HBV, and HCV under a single procurement. Quantity: total tests mandated per contract equals 96 tests, with an option clause allowing quantity variation up to ±25% of bid quantity and during contract currency at contracted rates. Delivery terms: delivery period tied to original delivery date with extension rules stated; minimum added time logic applies. The product must include a kit insert and come with positive/negative controls in each pack. Location details are not disclosed in the available data and appear to be centralized under ESIC procurement. This tender emphasizes regulatory compliance, packaging, and performance verification as differentiators.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Rapid HIV/Syphilis/HBV/HCV test kits
• Testing method: Point-of-care immunochromatographic or equivalent rapid assay
• Detection type: Qualitative positive/negative results
• Result time: Within manufacturer-stated timeframe
• Sensitivity/Specificity: Must meet or exceed stated performance in product insert; exact percentages to be provided by bidder
• Controls: Positive and negative controls included with each kit pack
• Packaging: Number of tests per pack aligned with kit design; include kit insert
• Shelf life/Residual shelf life: Must be adequate for intended distribution and storage conditions
• Certifications: Compliance with Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 and Medical Device Rules (MDR) 2017 as amended; valid Medical Device license from competent authority required
• OEM/license: Availability of valid Medical Device license holder or authorized distributor with proof
• Delivery/installation: Procurement requires timely delivery per option clause; binding delivery schedules to original order and any extended period calculations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Deposit: Not disclosed in the available data; bidders should expect standard ESIC EMD norms per tender terms
• Experience/Turnover: Prior experience in supplying rapid diagnostic kits and compliance with MDR 2017; turnover thresholds are not specified in available data
• Payment terms: Not specified in the data; bidders should anticipate ESIC standard payment within a defined period post-delivery
• Documents: Kit insert included; OEM authorization or distributor proof required; GST and PAN details likely required
• Option clause: Quantity may be increased or decreased by up to 25%; extended delivery time formula applies
• Penalties/Warranty: Not specified; standard vendor performance and post-sale support likely applicable
• Delivery timeline: Delivery commencement from order date; extension rules apply under option clause