Tender Overview
The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) invites bids for the supply of medical books spanning 22 department categories (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dentistry, ENT, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, General Medicine, Gynecology, Dermatology, Physiology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Medical Education, Microbiology, Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, Pathology, Surgery, Community Medicine). Estimated value is ₹3,00,00,000 with an EMD of ₹90,000. Scope restricts to the supplier delivering original books (no duplicates), within 60 days; includes original CDs and online access credentials. Bidders must be FPBAI/AIPB registered with publishers’ authorization, and provide Import/Export licences. Delivery will be subject to Dean, ESIC Medical College inspection. This tender includes a 25% quantity variation option and strict vendor eligibility requirements.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Total items: 22; quantity details not disclosed; supply of medical books from attached list with minimum 90% coverage.
- Books must be original (no duplicates/photocopies) and supplied with Original Electronic CDs as received from publishers.
- Vendors must provide user IDs and passwords to access free online services and ensure availability within 60 days.
- Valid FPBAI/AIPB registration, publisher authorizations, and an Import/Export Licence are mandatory.
- Supplier performance is subject to inspection by Dean, ESIC Medical College and non-compliance will trigger forfeiture of EMD.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹90,000.
- Delivery: within 60 days of award; extended delivery not specified.
- Payment: release after supply and physical verification.
- Option Clause: quantity may increase/decrease up to 25% during contract at contracted rates.
- Documents: FPBAI/AIPB proof, licensing for sale/supply of books, Import/Export licence, declaration of supplying ≥90% from attached list, anti-blacklist declaration, original books only, risk on duplicate copies.
- Must not be blacklisted by publishers or educational institutions; original CDs provided free, access credentials included.
