Indian Army Medical Equipment Tender 2026: Tiotropium Inhaler, Disposable Bronchoscope Sets, Pigtail Catheters, Biopsy Gun, Urine Containers & Vaccines - DM Department 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a diverse medical equipment and consumables package including Tiotropium 9mcg plus Formoterol 6mcg MDIs with dose counter, Disposable Bronchoscope Sets (Small, Medium, Large), Pigtail Catheter sets (12FR, 14FR, 16FR) with trocar and dilator, Semi-automatic core biopsy gun (10mm/20mm throw options), Sterile 50ml Urine Containers, Mucus Extractor, and Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Surface Antigen. The estimated scope spans multiple product lines in a single rate contract, with an EMD of ₹6,568. Delivery expectations, installation, relevant certifications, and post-award support will shape bid responses. The procurement aims to consolidate Government of India medical consumables under a unified supply agreement, requiring fresh stock with shelf life compliance and OEM-backed supply capability. Unique differentiators include cross-category compliance, shelf life requirements, and central/state government experience prerequisites. Submitters should demonstrate ongoing market life of offered items and non-obsolescence. This tender is positioned as a multi-item, government procurement for strategic medical equipment, targeting agencies with established distribution and warranty networks, including vaccine antigen handling.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Tiotropium inhaler with dose counter, disposable bronchoscopes (3 sizes), pigtail catheter sets (12FR/14FR/16FR), semiautomatic biopsy gun, sterile urine containers, mucus extractor, influenza vaccine surface antigen.
• Shelf life/expiry controls: minimum usable shelf life as per supplier obligations; balance life on receipt.
• EMD: ₹6,568 to accompany bids; terms specify no partial bid obsolescence.
• Delivery terms: LD penalties apply for late delivery; 48-hour lift window for rejected items with 0.5% daily demurrage; destruction after 1 month if uncollected.
• GST considerations: GST payable by bidder; reimbursement follows actuals or applicable rate; no separate Toll/Octroi payments by Buyer.
• Certification expectations: Demonstrated ability to provide OEM-authorized, non-obsolescent items; submission of required certificates as per ATC.
• Experience requirement: 3 years’ demonstrated supply to Central/State Govt bodies; primary product in lot must meet the criterion in bunch bids.
• Warranty/AMC: Noted in terms; ensure post-sale support and compliance with regulatory standards.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD detail: ₹6,568; bid security required as per tender scope.
• Experience criteria: 3 years in supplying similar items to Government/PSUs; provide contracts and quantities annually.
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; vendor code creation materials.
• Shelf life clause: products/spares must retain minimum 5/6th shelf life on delivery receipt.
• Obsolescence rule: items offered must not be end-of-life within residual market life; OEM confirmation required.
• GST responsibility: bidder bears GST; reimbursement policy applies; tax handling per rates.
• Delivery window: stipulated time; LD charges apply for extensions; demurrage if unlifted.
• Rate contract mechanism: PO issued by requester on need basis; taxes included in bid rate.