Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs Gen Tender for All Medicines, Dermatological Formulations & Topical Gels 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, under the Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement across a broad dermatological product category, including topical gels, creams, lotions, and pharmaceutical formulations such as allium cepa extract blends, antifungals, corticosteroids, moisturizers, and cosmetic actives. The bid scope references 30 BOQ items totaling diverse SKUs, with an estimated value not disclosed, and an EMD of ₹337. Location details are not specified in the data, but this is issued under the Indian Army procurement framework. The tender emphasizes OEM/authorized distributor participation, non-obsolescence, and shelf-life requirements, with a strong focus on compliant, clinically relevant dermatology products. A key differentiator is the breadth of product categories and vendor qualification criteria across government-supplied medical and cosmetic formulations. Unique terms include option clauses for quantity variation up to 50% and shelf-life minimums of 5/6 of life at the time of supply.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope spans multiple dermatology creams, gels, and lotions with actives like kojic acid, clobetasol, fluocinolone, tacrolimus, minoxidil, and valacyclovir, among others
• Standards/Compliance: explicit standards not listed; requirement to avoid obsolete products and ensure minimum market life of 3 years prior to bid opening; manufacturer authorization required if bidding via OEM/distributor
• Quantities/BOQ: 30 total items; item details are not itemized in the provided data; bid should cover items not declared obsolete and with OEM support
• Delivery/ Shelf-life: shelf life must be at least 5/6 of total shelf life; delivery terms to align with option clause governing quantity changes up to 50%
• Documentation: mandatory vendor documents include PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; experience evidence with government/PSU contracts; OEM authorization; non-liquidity declaration
• GST/Tax: GST applicability per bidder discretion; reimbursement aligned with actuals or applicable rates, capped to quoted rate
• Eligibility: 3 years’ demonstrated manufacturing/supply of similar products to central/state government or PSU; annual turnover criteria inferred but not quantified in this data

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹337 to be submitted as specified by bidding authority
• Experience: bidder or OEM must have provided similar products to government/PSU for at least 3 years prior to bid opening; support with contract copies
• OEM Authorization: required if bidding through authorized distributors; provide authorization form with contact details
• Delivery Schedule: option clause allows up to 50% quantity variation; delivery period adjustments based on formula linked to original delivery period, with minimum 30 days
• Shelf Life: products/spares must possess 5/6 of shelf life at supply date
• GST: bidder bears GST responsibility; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, whichever is lower
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; evidence of regular supply to government entities
• Misc: bidder not under liquidation or bankruptcy; ensure products are not end-of-life for at least 3 years remaining market life