Indian Navy Digital Hearing Aids Tender Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 2026 - BTE Programmable Hearing Aid VESUVIO XTM XP P4 (SIGNA) Tender
Bid Publish Date
06-Oct-2026, 4:28 pm
Bid End Date
27-Oct-2026, 5:00 pm
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
The Indian Navy, Department of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of advanced digital hearing aids: BTE Programmable Hearing Aid VESUVIO XTM XP P4 (SIGNA) and DIGITAL CIC/ITC ALPS SPACE CIC/ITC variants, for operation in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The opportunity includes a bid security declaration in lieu of EMD, with bid validity of 180 days from technical bid opening. A unique shelf-life compliance regime requires fresh manufacture with not more than one-sixth elapsed life at delivery and at least five-sixths remaining life, with free replacement for losses within 60 days. Unique BOO-based inspection and NABL-analytical reports accompany delivery. An option to procure up to 50% additional quantity and a repeat order clause up to 50% within six months are included. Product images/brochures must be uploaded; trial demonstrations may be requested.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: DIGITAL hearing aids (BTE Programmable and CIC/ITC variants) for defense use
- Key compliance: Shelf-life integrity (fresh date of manufacture), NABL lab reports for supplied batches, and acceptance via BOO inspections at INHS Kalyani
- Documentation: Bid security declaration in lieu of EMD; BBQR/Technical specification compliance sheet; product images/brochures uploaded
- Evaluation: Potential product demonstrations during technical evaluation; notarized replacement undertaking 3 months prior to expiry for unconsumed stock
- Commercial: Option to increase contract quantity by 50% within contract period; repeat orders up to 50% within six months
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD replaced by Bid Security Declaration with 180-day bid validity
- Shelf life: fresh manufacturing date, not more than 1/6th elapsed life at delivery; at least 5/6th life remaining; losses due to spoilage covered within 60 days
- Inspection:BOO confirms conformity; supplier bears transport and replacement costs for non-conforming consignments
- NABL: Analytical report required for each supplied batch at receipt
- Post-delivery: Written notarized replacement undertaking for unconsumed stock 3 months before expiry
- Optional clauses: 50% extra procurement and 50% repeat order within six months; bidder to confirm acceptance
Key Specifications
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Digital hearing aids: BTE Programmable (VESUVIO XTM XP P4 SIGNA) and DIGITAL CIC/ITC ALPS SPACE CIC/ITC
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Shelf life: fresh date of manufacture; not more than 1/6th elapsed; at least 5/6th remaining at delivery
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NABL analytical report for each batch at receipt
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BOO inspection at INHS Kalyani
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Option clause: additional 50% quantity; Repeat order: up to 50% within six months
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Bid validity: 180 days from technical bid opening
Terms & Conditions
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Bid security declaration in lieu of EMD with 180-day validity
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Shelf-life compliance: fresh manufacture, 1/6th elapsed max; 5/6th remaining
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NABL batch analysis and BOO inspection required
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not specified; EMD replaced by Bid Security Declaration; payment terms to be clarified in contract
Delivery Schedule
Delivery aligned with shelf-life requirements; replacements to be made within 60 days for spoiled stock
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not explicitly stated; penalties to be governed by contract after BOO determination
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in supplying digital hearing aids or medical devices to defense/government bodies
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Compliance with NABL reporting for medical devices
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Capability to perform BOO inspections and post-delivery replacements
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
38
Category
DIGITAL BTE PROGRAMMABLE HEARING AID VESUVIO XTM XP P4 (SIGNA)
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Item wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Purchase Preference
Yes
MII Preference Band
L1+20%
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
2
OEM Avg. Turnover
2
Past Performance
20 %
Experience Required
2 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
DIGITAL BTE PROGRAMMABLE HEARING AID VESUVIO XTM XP P4 (SIGNA) , DIGITAL CIC/ITC HEARING AID ALPS SPACE CIC/ITC
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
6
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Visakhapatnam
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | - | - | 34 | 30 | - |
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GeM-Bidding-9885115.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
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Required Documents
Bid security declaration
BBQR/Technical specification compliance sheet
Product images/brochures
NABL analytical reports for each batch
Notarized replacement undertaking for expiring stock
Evidence of shelf-life compliance and fresh manufacture date
Proof of bid validity and acceptance of option/repeat clauses
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about ANDHRA PRADESH tender market
How to bid for hearing aid tender in Visakhapatnam 2026
Bidders must submit a bid security declaration in place of EMD, ensure 180-day bid validity, upload product brochures, and provide BBQR/compliance sheets. Include NABL batch analysis reports and be prepared for potential product demonstrations during technical evaluation.
What documents are required for Indian Navy hearing aid procurement 2026
Required documents include: Bid security declaration, BBQR/technical compliance sheet, product images, NABL analytical reports for each batch, notarized replacement undertaking, evidence of fresh manufacture date, and acceptance of option/repeat clauses.
What are shelf-life requirements for hearing aids in this tender
Shelf life requires fresh manufacture date with not more than one-sixth elapsed at delivery and at least five-sixths remaining. Any spoilage losses must be covered by the seller within 60 days, unless declared defective/toxic.
What is the option clause for quantity in this procurement
The contract includes an option to procure up to 50% more of the original contracted quantity under same terms, at the buyer’s discretion; bidder must confirm acceptance to be included in the contract.
What are NABL requirements for hearing aid batches
For each supplied batch, an analytical NABL report must accompany delivery and be available for BOO verification at receipt by INHS Kalyani.
What are inspection procedures for the Indian Navy hearing aids
A Board of Officers will inspect conformity; non-conforming consignments are rejected with supplier bearing transport and replacement costs; delivery must align with contractual DP.
How is bid validity enforced for this hearing aid tender
Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days from the date of technical bid opening; withdrawal or modification may lead to suspension as per tender documents.
What standards or certifications are required for this procurement
Key requirements include NABL accreditation for batch testing; no specific IS/ISO code is listed, but compliance with standard QA and lab analysis is expected for acceptance.