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Indian Air Force Sutures Tender V3 (Q2) Medical Grade Suture Supply 2025

Bid Publish Date

21-Nov-2025, 3:11 pm

Bid End Date

13-Jan-2026, 9:00 am

EMD

₹7,146

Value

₹46,97,547

Latest Corrigendum Available

Progress

Issue21-Nov-2025, 3:11 pm
Corrigendum06-Jan-2026
AwardPending
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Quantity

5688

Category

Sutures (V3)

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of Sutures (V3) (Q2) with meticulous medical-grade standards for sterilized surgical use. Estimated contract value is ₹4,697,547.00 with an EMD of ₹7,146. Location details are not listed publicly; the tender targets medical supplies for surgical procedures requiring antibacterial-coated, sterile sutures. Key differentiator is stringent sterility and precise suture-needle specifications, ensuring compatibility with operative protocols and device interoperability. This procurement emphasizes standardized material quality, ensuring reliability for critical military medical operations. Bidders should align with the option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation, at contracted rates, and schedule delivery from the original delivery order date with extended time proportional to additional quantities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Category: GENERAL and PRODUCT INFORMATION focusing on Sterility, Type of Suture, Suture Material (Medical Grade), Antibacterial Coated, Suture Size, Suture Length (±2cm), and Needle Type with Needle Length (±0.5mm).
  • Product attributes: Sterile, antibacterial coating, medical-grade material, precise suture length, and needle specifications for surgical use.
  • Quality markers: Explicit sterility and antibiotic-coated features, with consistent dimensional tolerances (±2cm for length, ±0.5mm for needle length).
  • BOQ: No items listed; prepare to supply full range matching listed attributes and sterile packaging requirements.
  • Impact: Targets suppliers able to meet high medical-grade compliance and batch traceability for supply continuity.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹7,146 (to be deposited as per tender terms).
  • Quantity variation: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at bid rates.
  • Delivery timeline: Calculated extension based on additional quantity with minimum of 30 days; initial delivery from last date of original order.
  • ATC/ATD: Buyer uploaded ATC document; bidders must review for compliance.
  • Experience/Compliance: Adhere to medical-grade standards and sterilization requirements; ensure traceable lot numbers and sterile packaging.

Key Specifications

  • Product/service names: Sutures (V3) (Q2) – sterile, antibacterial-coated, medical-grade sutures

  • Quantities: not specified in BOQ; contract value ~₹4,697,547.00 implies multi-unit supply

  • EMD amount: ₹7,146

  • Standards: Sterility and medical-grade material; IS/ISO equivalents not explicitly stated

  • Delivery: option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation; delivery timeline tied to last delivery order date

  • Warranty/Support: not specified

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD amount of ₹7,146 must accompany bid

  • 25% quantity variation right granted to purchaser

  • Delivery period governed by last date of original order with proportional extensions

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified beyond EMD; ensure qualification with remaining procurement terms

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period begins from last date of original delivery order; extended time proportionate to additional quantity with minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not explicitly listed; anticipate standard government LDs for delayed delivery under contract terms

Bidder Eligibility

  • Registered supplier with GST and PAN

  • Demonstrated experience in medical-grade suture supply

  • Financial stability evidenced by audited statements

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Technical Specifications 2 Items

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
GENERAL Sterility Sterile
PRODUCT INFORMATION Type of Suture Absorbabale
PRODUCT INFORMATION Suture Material (Medical Grade) Poliglecaprone
PRODUCT INFORMATION Construction Mono-filament
PRODUCT INFORMATION Antibacterial Coated Yes
PRODUCT INFORMATION Suture Size 4-0
PRODUCT INFORMATION Suture Length (±2cm) 70 cm
PRODUCT INFORMATION Needle Single Arm Needle
PRODUCT INFORMATION Type of Needle Reverse Cutting
PRODUCT INFORMATION Needle Length (±0.5mm) 16 mm

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Required Documents

1

GST registration

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates (medical-surgical supply experience preferred)

4

Financial statements (audited) showing stability

5

EMD deposit receipt (₹7,146)

6

Technical bid documents confirming sterility, antibacterial coating, and material grade

7

OEM authorizations or manufacturer-specific compliance certificates

8

Quality certifications (if any) confirming medical-grade and sterilization processes

Corrigendum Updates

5 Updates
#1

Update

06-Jan-2026

Extended Deadline

13-Jan-2026, 9:00 am

Opening Date

13-Jan-2026, 9:30 am

#2

Update

19-Dec-2025

Extended Deadline

25-Dec-2025, 9:00 am

Opening Date

25-Dec-2025, 9:30 am

#3

Update

09-Dec-2025
#4

Update

09-Dec-2025

Extended Deadline

17-Dec-2025, 12:00 pm

Opening Date

17-Dec-2025, 12:30 pm

#5

Update

01-Dec-2025

Extended Deadline

06-Dec-2025, 4:00 pm

Opening Date

06-Dec-2025, 4:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KARNATAKA tender market

How to bid on sutures tender in India Air Force 2025

Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates, and financials, plus EMD ₹7,146. Provide technical bid confirming sterile, antibacterial-coated, medical-grade materials with Lot traceability. Review ATC document and ensure compliance with 25% quantity variation. Deliver as per original order dates with extensions if needed.

What documents are required for IAF sutures procurement in 2025

Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, audited financial statements, experience certificates in medical supply, EMD receipt of ₹7,146, OEM authorizations if applicable, and technical bid detailing sterility, suture material, antibacterial coating, and needle specifications.

What are the technical specifications for ISI marked sutures tender

Specifications focus on Sterility, Type of Suture, Suture Material (Medical Grade), Antibacterial Coating, Suture Size, Suture Length (±2cm), Needle Type, Needle Length (±0.5mm). Ensure lot-wise tracking and sterile packaging, with compliant manufacturing processes.

When is the delivery deadline for the IAF suture contract

Delivery terms permit extension proportional to additional quantities, with a minimum extension of 30 days. Initial delivery begins after the last date of the original delivery order; ensure readiness to scale up within contracted rates for up to 25% quantity variance.

What is the EMD amount for this sutures tender

The Earnest Money Deposit required is ₹7,146. Include it via online payment or bank demand draft per tender guidelines; ensure the EMD is valid for the entire bid validity period.

What are the eligibility criteria for defence sutures supply

Eligibility includes GST registration, PAN, demonstrated experience in surgical material supply, and financial stability. Suppliers must provide medical-grade suture evidence with antibacterial coating and sterilization validation, plus OEM authorization if required by the tender terms.

What documents confirm technical compliance for sutures

Submit technical bid with evidence of sterility validation, medical-grade suture material, antibacterial coating specification, precise suture size and needle details, and lot-wise traceability, along with any required ISO/IEC or equivalent certifications noted in the ATC.