Tender Overview
Organization: Gujarat Medical Education And Research Society (GMERS), under the Health & Family Welfare Department Gujarat, invites bids for a broad catalog of laparoscopic and gynecological surgical instruments, including laparoscopic monopolar/bipolar sets, trocars, Sims vaginal speculums, hysterectomy sets, forceps, clamps, retractors, dilators, and related stainless steel trays. Estimated project value: ₹2,500,000 with an EMD ₹75,000. Location: Sabarkantha, Gujarat 383001. The procurement comprises 73 items across multiple instrument categories, reflecting a comprehensive surgical kit requirement for hospital operations. A prominent bid differentiator is the extensive scope covering both basic and specialized sets, with a bulk order implication. Tender scope and catalog breadth are the key differentiators for bidders.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit product specifications are provided in the tender; BOQ items are listed as a 73-item catalog with unspecified quantities. Expected deliverables include a complete range of laparoscopic and gynecologic instruments, surgical trays, and associated accessories.
- Tender references potential OEM or brand-aligned instrument sets (e.g., monopolar/bipolar, Sims specula, uterine/orifice retractors), with emphasis on medical-grade stainless steel and instrument durability. Key evaluation factors will include catalog completeness, packaging quality, and compliance with standard hospital instrument dimensions.
- Term clauses indicate option-based quantity adjustments up to 25% of bid quantity during contract and extended periods, requiring suppliers to plan for flexible delivery timelines and scalable inventory.
- EMD and financials accompany the bid; respect the overall value envelope while ensuring compliance with supplier qualification criteria. The absence of explicit technical standards suggests bidders must align with standard medical device manufacturing norms and hospital procurement practices.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹75,000; submission method per bid terms.
- Quantity variation: up to 25% increase/decrease during contract; extended delivery based on original/extended delivery periods with minimum 30 days timing, subject to clause.
- Delivery timing: delivery period starts after the last date of the original delivery order; options may extend delivery duration; bidders must comply.
- Payment terms: not explicitly stated; bidders should rely on standard government hospital procurement norms and ATC addenda.
- Documents: standard bidder submission documents (GST, PAN, experience, financials, EMD) per T&Cs; OEM authorizations may be required; board-level approvals for hospital instruments expected.
