Indian Navy Doctor's Coat & Hand Towel Tender Visakhapatnam 2026 ISI/COTTON Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Navy invites bids for the procurement of Doctor's Coats and Hand Towels with sample submission required; bids reference a general mix of medical apparel items. The ATC emphasizes Board-based quality acceptance, sweat absorption, and fabric comfort, with samples due before the expiry of the TOD at Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam. A performance bond (PBG) must be submitted within 30 days of award, and a 0.5% per week LD may apply for delays. The order quantity may vary up to 50% above or below the contracted quantity, at the vendor’s risk. This tender includes a blended clothing scope rather than a pure medical device contract, with the buyer reserving quantity flexibility during the contract period and extended delivery windows. Unique submission location details are provided in the ATC, and the procurement is managed through GEM Portal processes.

• Organization: Indian Navy
• Product: Doctor's Coat, Hand Towel
• Location: Visakhapatnam (Naval Dockyard)
• Delivery/Quality nuance: Board-approved quality criteria; sweat absorption, comfort, size suitability, tool-carrying capability, absence of itching
• Key differentiator: Sample-based acceptance and option-based quantity variation up to 50%
• Terms: PBG within 30 days; LD for non-compliance; TOD-driven sampling requirements

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No BOQ items available; no explicit technical specs published in the tender data
• ATC requires submission of samples for evaluation before expiry of the TOD at the specified Naval DIVISION address in Visakhapatnam
• Acceptance criteria include: sweat absorption quality, cloth comfort, current size suitability, ability to carry small/minor tools, and absence of itching sensation
• Board-based evaluation framework will decide conformity with stated quality benchmarks
• PBG (Performance Bank Guarantee) to be submitted within 30 days of award; non-submission incurs LD @ 0.5% per week
• Option clause enables quantity adjustments (±50%) during contract duration; extended timelines calculated per formula
• Minimal stated scope implies compliance with general textile standards and wearer comfort considerations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details are not explicitly disclosed in the data; bidders should expect standard EMD requirements under GEM portal rules
• Performance Bond (PBG) due within 30 days of award; non-compliance incurs weekly LD of 0.5%
• Delivery windows are dynamic due to the option clause; additional time follows the formula (increased quantity/Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Samples must be submitted at Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam before TOD expiry; board approval governs final acceptance
• Payment terms are not detailed in the data; standard government procurement practices may apply
• Eligibility hinges on capability to supply clothing items meeting sweat absorption and fabric comfort benchmarks; no explicit turnover or experience figures are stated
• No explicit warranty terms are provided; quality acceptance is board-driven