Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for an endoscopy instrument package including OTSC system set 12 by 6, OTSC twin grasper for upper GI tract, 90-degree opening, length 165 cm, channel diameter 2.8 mm; intragastric obesity balloon; ERCP cannula 5fr–7fr with straight tapered tip up to 0.035 inch guidewire; redial expansion balloons in sizes 12–15 mm, 8–10 mm, and 10–12 mm; multibite biopsy forceps at 160 cm and 240 cm. Total 9 items listed in BOQ; estimated value not disclosed. EMD is ₹315. Location: India; objective is government procurement of specialized endoscopy and GI tools with OEM authorization and non-obsolete products. Key differentiators include strict shelf-life and eligibility criteria for government supply, plus demurrage penalties for rejected items not lifted within 48 hours.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/Service: OTSC system set 12 by 6; OTSC twin grasper; upper GI scope components; intragastric obesity balloon; ERCP cannulas; redial expansion balloons; multibite biopsy forceps.
- Dimensions & capacities: OTSC system opening width max 90 degrees; length 165 cm; channel diameter 2.8 mm; balloons supplied in sizes 12–15 mm, 8–10 mm, 10–12 mm; cannulas 5fr–7fr; guidewire compatibility 0.035 inch.
- Certifications/Standards: not specified in tender data; bidders must provide OEM authorization and ensure non-obsolescence.”
- Shelf Life: minimum usable shelf life at receipt date: 5/6th of total shelf life.
- Other: 3-year govt supply experience required; use of not-obsolete products; GST handling per actuals; demurrage in case of non-lift within 48 hours.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹315 (amount via applicable mode).
- Experience: bidder or OEM (through reseller) must have supplied similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSUs for 3 years before bid opening; provide contracts showing annual quantities.
- Authorization: OEM authorization or Authorized Distributor certificate with full contact details.
- Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; submit with bid for vendor code creation.
- GST/Taxes: GST as applicable; reimbursement per actuals or capped by quoted rate.
- Delivery & Penalties: demurrage at 0.5% of total contract value per day if items rejected and not lifted within 48 hours; items not lifted within one month may be destroyed.
- Shelf Life: ensure minimum remaining shelf life on delivery as specified above.
- Other: no tender ID or dates in the summary; ensure products are not end-of-life per OEM before the residual market life.