Tender Overview
National Aluminium Company Limited, Bhubaneswar invites bids for the supply of TAB N-ACETYLCYSTEINE 600MG medicines. The scope is strictly the supply of goods (no services) with a delivery plan of two lots within six months, and the first lot (50% of quantity) due within 30 days of GeM contract. OEM authorization from listed pharma majors and “not for sale” Nalco packing marks are mandatory. Bidders must adhere to the GeM invoice and GST submission requirements. No BOQ quantity is published. The tender emphasizes compliance, authenticity, and risk mitigation through authentic manufacturer endorsements and shelf-life controls. This opportunity targets approved drug suppliers with authorized dealer networks and robust packing standards.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product name: TAB N-ACETYLCYSTEINE 600MG tablets
- Shelf life requirements: latest batch within 3-6 months from manufacturing; minimum expiry ≥ 18 months from supply; minimum shelf life ≥ 70% at delivery
- Packing/Labeling: clearly inscribed “NALCO STOCK, NOT FOR SALE” on all packs; robust packing to prevent damage
- Delivery: two lots within six months; first lot 50% of ordered quantities within 30 days from GeM contract date
- Compliance: authentic OEM authorization from listed vendors; distributor/dealer/channel partner to submit tender-specific authorization cert
- Documentation: GST invoice upload and GST payment screenshot in GeM portal; bid must include required certificates per bid document/ATC
- Warranties/Returns: near-expiry medicine return/replacement terms to align with supply commitments
- Delivery location: Bhubaneswar-based procurement context; scope focused on medicine supply to Nalco Materials division
- Certificates: mandatory upload of certificates/documents as per Bid Document/ATC; non-submission risks rejection
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: not disclosed in tender data; bidders should verify per terms; ensure payment readiness
- OEM authorization: required for M/s Lupin Limited, Cipla Limited, Macleods, Modi Mundi Pharma, Zydus, Samarath Life Sciences or their authorized partners; tender-specific authorization cert needed
- Authorized resellers: must include manufacturer’s certification letter with batch numbers; verify authenticity and tender-specific GeM Bid No.
- Shelf-life compliance: medicines must meet the batch expiry and shelf-life criteria stated; non-conforming lots may be rejected
- Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements; technical bid per Format-T1; all documents to be uploaded with GeM compliance
- Packing/labeling: ensure proper packing and labeling for transport; Nalco branding and stock status must be clearly indicated
- Delivery penalties: not explicitly stated; ensure timely delivery to avoid SLA-related risks; address return/replacement for near-expiry items
- Payment terms: no explicit terms published; bidders should prepare for GeM-based payment processing following supplier terms
