Employees State Insurance Corporation Surgical Sutures Tender 2026 India ISD MDR 2017 Licensed

Tender Overview

The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) invites bids for the procurement of surgical sutures under the PRODUCT INFORMATION category, focusing on sterility, suture material, construction, size, and packaging details. Deliverables are restricted to supply of goods with required samples approved prior to bulk manufacturing. The scope includes compliance with medical device regulations and licensing, ensuring a ready-to-use, clinically acceptable suture set. Key differentiators include mandatory Material Test Certificates and supplier readiness to meet sample approval timelines. The tender emphasizes regulatory conformity and traceability within India, and places emphasis on quality control through buyer lab verification. The opportunity is anchored in ESIC’s procurement for medical consumables and aligns with health-sector supply continuity.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category essentials: Sterility, Type of Suture, Suture Material (Medical Grade), Suture Construction, Suture Size, Suture Length (±2cm), Needle included, Type of Needle, Needle Length (±0.5mm), Needle Shape (Curvature).
• Packing: Number of Strands per Pack.
• Shelf Life: Residual shelf life requirements.
• Certifications: Compliance to Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 and Medical Device Rules (MDR) 2017 as amended; valid Medical Device license issued by competent authority.
• Documentation: Include Material Test Certificate with supply; acceptance based on buyer lab results.
• Sample process: Two advance samples within 5 days of award; modifications to be provided within 5 days; bulk supply to follow approved sample.
• Option Clause context: Purchaser can adjust quantity by up to 25% during contract and extended delivery windows.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: Not specified within available data; bidders must comply with standard ESIC procurement practices.
• Delivery & timeline: Delivery periods linked to original delivery order; extended time computed by formula with minimum 30 days.
• Quality controls: Samples tested; failure to conform may trigger contract termination; seller bears sample-related pre-approval costs.
• Acceptance criteria: Buyer’s lab results determine item acceptance; sample approvals govern bulk supply eligibility.
• Documentation to submit: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD compliance, technical bid items, OEM authorizations where applicable.