Jharkhand Health Medical Education and Family Welfare Department Medicines Tender Bokaro 2026 – Paracetamol to Diclofenac, 25% Quantity Variation

Tender Overview

The Jharkhand Health Medical Education and Family Welfare Department invites bids for a large-scale medicines procurement in Bokaro, Jharkhand 825102. The catalog includes a broad range of pharmaceutical products such as Paracetamol, Aceclofenac, Diclofenac, Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Cefixime, Amoxicillin, Vitamin supplements, antiemetics, antidiabetics, antihypertensives, antibiotics, and nutraceuticals. The tender does not specify a disclosed total estimated value or EMD amount; however, it indicates a framework for 200 items and a bulk purchase intent, with a flexible quantity approach of up to 25% increase/decrease. The objective is timely supply to health facilities under the department’s purview with standard contract terms. The key differentiator is the option clause enabling quantity fluctuation at contracted rates, which requires meticulous pricing and compliance with delivery milestones. Unique aspects include the wide product category mix and the need to coordinate multi-brand pharmaceutical supplies within one bid. This tender targets established pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers capable of sustaining large, diverse stock in Jharkhand. Keywords integrated: tender in Bokaro, Jharkhand government procurement, medicines bid, health department tender, pharmaceutical supply contract.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product Categories: Paracetamol, Aceclofenac, Diclofenac, Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Cefixime, Amoxicillin, Multivitamins, Vitamin C, IFA, Calcium carbonate, Metformin, Amlodipine, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, and related KITs (ACT KIT variants)
• Quantity Scope: BOQ contains 200 total items; exact quantities not disclosed
• Standards/Compliance: No explicit specifications published; bidders must align with general drug procurement norms and state-level pharmaceutical procurement standards
• Delivery/Logistics: Delivery schedule linked to original delivery order with option to adjust for increased quantity; minimum 30-day extended timeline when option is exercised
• Contract Terms: 25% quantity variation permissible during contract; rates fixed for extended delivery periods; delivery commencement from last date of original/delivery order
• EMD/Financials: Not disclosed in available data; bidders should prepare standard bank guarantee or payment security as per government tender practices
• ATC/ATC-Document: Buyer added ATC document uploaded (not displayed here); bidders should review for any product-specific clauses
• Brand/OEM: No explicit brand mandate; focus on supply capability for a diverse medicine portfolio

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity Variation Right: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during currency
• Delivery Timeline: Additional time computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days; extended delivery period allowed to the extent of original delivery period
• Submission Documentation: Compliance with generic tender docs; OEM authorizations and technical bids may be required per ATC terms
• Payment Terms: Not specified in available data; bidders should anticipate standard government terms (milestones on delivery, post-delivery payments)
• Warranties/Penalties: Not specified; standard procurement penalties may apply per department norms
• Eligibility: Based on manufacturer/distributor capability to supply 200-item catalogue; no explicit years-of-experience stated in data