Directorate Of Animal Husbandry Gujarat Surgical Sutures Tender 2026 – Medical Device MDR 2017 Compliance

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of Animal Husbandry (Agriculture And Co-operation Department Gujarat) seeks medical grade surgical sutures under the broad category of surgical consumables for procurement in Gujarat. The scope emphasizes supply-only delivery of sutures with medical device license validity and Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 MDR 2017 compliance. Deliveries are subject to an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution, with modification to delivery timelines proportionate to additional quantities. The tender includes an advance sample approval process requiring submission of 1 sample within 5 days of award, with approvals or modification lists issued within 5 days, and bulk supply aligned to approved specifications. The procurement focuses on ensuring consistent, compliant supply of suture products to support veterinary and agricultural operations in Gujarat. Unique features include contractor requirement to meet statutory licenses and regulatory compliance for medical devices, and a negotiation-ready framework for quantity adjustments and sample-based validation. This tender highlights a strict compliance path with regulatory standards and a robust pre-approval process to mitigate supply risk.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: PRODUCT INFORMATION
• Suture Type, Suture Material (Medical Grade), Suture Construction, Suture Size, Suture Length (±2 cm)
• Needle included; Needle Length of each arm (±0.5 mm)
• Packing: Number of Strands per Pack
• Certifications: Compliance to Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 and MDR 2017; Availability of valid Medical Device license
• Regulatory: Medical device licensing from competent authority required
• Additional expectations: Clear alignment to veterinary and agriculture department procurement needs
• Quality control: Documentation proving medical device standards and license validity
• Sample process: Advance sample submission within 5 days of contract award; approval or modification list within 5 days

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity at award and during currency, with delivery time recalculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Scope: Scope of supply includes only the goods; no services
• Sample Clause: Advance sample must be approved before bulk manufacturing; supplier bears costs if samples are produced prior to approval; if samples fail, contract may be terminated
• Documentation: Compliance with regulatory licenses and medical device certification required
• Payment and penalties: Terms not specified; adherence to tender ATC must be observed
• Warranty/AMC: Not specified in data; vendor to confirm with ATC provisions
• Submission: Ensure all regulatory licenses and product certifications are included with bid