Indian Air Force Ophthalmic Supplies Tender 2026: IS0 9001 Medicines Eye Drops Adhesives Patches Australia-India Style

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (Department of Military Affairs) invites bids for multiple ophthalmic products including adhesive patches for amblyopia, disposable 26 G half-inch needles, eye drape with pouch, Homatropine Hydrochloride 2% solution, Moxifloxacin HCl 0.3% eye ointment (5 g), and a comprehensive ophthalmic kit. Estimated value is approximately ₹79,116.66. Required documentation includes PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate; OEM authorization if bidding via authorized distributor. The procurement emphasizes ISO 9001 certification and material test certificates, with a focus on shelf life and warranty considerations. A 50% quantity variation clause can be exercised during contract execution, and replacement of medicines near expiry is mandated. This is a government procurement tender in the ophthalmic supplies category, targeting suppliers capable of delivering medicines and disposable devices with strict quality controls and lab tests. Unique factors include mandatory shelf-life criteria and adherence to delivery window logic under optional quantity adjustments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: adhesive patches for amblyopia, disposable 26 G needles (0.5 inch), eye drape with pouch, Homatropine Hydrochloride 2% solution, Moxifloxacin HCL 0.3% eye ointment (5 g), ophthalmic kit
• Certifications/standards: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; material test certificates to accompany supply; GST invoice uploaded on GeM portal with GST payment screenshot
• Shelf life: minimum 2-3 years; on supply, minimum five-sixth shelf life remaining; replacement undertaking for medicines nearing expiry (three months before expiry)
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization for distributors; vendor code creation documents
• Delivery/QA: materials subject to buyer lab testing; success criteria rely on lab test results; warranty/AMC terms not explicitly listed but replacement clause implies post-sale support
• Price/variations: option clause allows up to 50% quantity variation at contract rates and extended delivery periods as described

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not specified in data; bidders must submit standard EMD per ATC guidance
• ISO 9001: bidder or OEM must hold ISO 9001 certification
• Shelf-life compliance: ensure medicines have 2-3 years shelf life and remaining shelf life is at least five-sixth at supply time
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization if bidding through authorized distributors
• Lab testing: material test certificates must accompany supply; buyer lab results govern acceptance
• Special undertakings: replace medicines if unutilised three months before expiry; compliance with option clause delivery timing