Indian Army Defence Procurement: Medical Consumables & Tubing Equipment Tender 2025 by Department Of Military Affairs

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a range of medical consumables and related equipment listed under the Defence procurement category, including items such as Diclofenac injections, Sodium Chloride nasal drops, Metronidazole suspensions, Cefuroxime suspensions, Endotracheal tubes, Foley catheters, Foley balloons, and wound dressings. The scope includes up to 11 BOQ items with unspecified quantities, and the contract contemplates a 25% quantity variation during both initial and extended delivery periods. The procurement emphasizes DFS compliance and Defence Food Specification adherence, signaling high standards for medical readiness and field use. A unique feature is the option clause governing delivery timelines and quantity adjustments, with delivery time linked to original periods and extended periods. The contract envisions distribution to Defence stores and troops, with sampling and quality verification managed by CFL/FIU authorities. This tender is positioned as a precision medical-supply contract for the Indian Army’s logistics chain, demanding robust supplier capabilities and DFS-aligned quality control.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item types include a mix of injectable drugs, sterile solutions, respiratory tubes, urinary catheters, and wound dressings commonly used in field healthcare and casualty care.
• Standards/Compliance: DFS conformity and Defence Food Specification adherence are mandatory; warranty period follows DFS as attached to the contract.
• Warranty: As per Defence Food Specification, with defect-free performance guaranteed across all climate conditions; post-acceptance sampling by CFL/FIU may occur within a three-working-day notice period.
• Delivery terms: Quantity adjustments up to 25% of bid quantity during contract, with delivery timelines calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Quality control: Samples may be drawn at multiple depots to verify compliance with DFS; supplier must provide authorized representative when summoned.
• BOQ detail: 11 total items listed, but specific quantities are not disclosed in the data provided.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial terms: Not disclosed in the provided data; bidders should assume standard government EMD guidelines and ensure readiness for DFS-compliant warranty obligations.
• Delivery window: Option for extended delivery within the calculated time formula; contingencies for quantity variation are in scope.
• Warranty/defects: DFS-based warranty; supplier responsibility remains during stock distribution to depots and troops; post-acceptance sampling may trigger quality checks.
• Documentation: OEM authorizations, technical compliance certificates, and experience documentation aligned with DFS standards are implicit requirements; GST/PAN and financial statements typically required in such tenders.
• Evaluation criteria: Emphasis on DFS-conformant products, timely delivery under the option clause, and demonstrated capability to supply to defence depots.