Andaman & Nicobar Health Department Surgical Sutures Tender South Andaman 2026 ISI/ISO Standards
Bid Publish Date
30-Sep-2026, 6:36 pm
Bid End Date
10-Oct-2026, 8:00 pm
Location
Progress
Key Highlights
- • Experience Criteria: 2 years with government bodies for similar surgical sutures
- • OEM Authorization required for distributors/sub-contractors
- • Delivery/Performance liabilities: joint and several liability for seller and sub-contractors
- • EMD/Performance Security: DD or Fixed Deposit Receipt accepted; DD to State Bank of India, Sri Vijaya Puram
- • Delivery timeline and penalties: termination rights for non-delivery or delays
- • No BoQ data provided; focus on compliance and prior government contracts
- • Sectional terms cover assignment restrictions and contract termination conditions
Tender Overview
The opportunity is issued by the Health Department Andaman & Nicobar for the procurement of Surgical Sutures in the South Andaman (744101) region. Although the title implies a government procurement, specific quantity and estimated value are not disclosed. A key differentiator is the mandatory government-facing experience and OEM authorization requirement, ensuring bidders can demonstrate prior supply to Central/State Govt bodies. The tender emphasizes compliance with formal supplier relationships and termination provisions, with an emphasis on material delivery reliability and contract governance. Unique terms include EMD/PBG options and a clean-liability framework for bidders and their sub-contractors.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit technical specifications or BoQ items are provided within the tender data.
- Requirement to demonstrate prior supply of same/similar category products to government entities for 2 years prior to bid opening (or equivalent year-by-year contracts).
- OEM authorization or distributor authorization form must accompany the bid, including contact details for the OEM/Original Service Provider.
- EMD/Performance Security flexibility: Bidder may submit DD or Fixed Deposit Receipt as EMD/Performance Security; DD payable to State Bank of India, Sri Vijaya Puram; delivery of hard copy within 15 days post-award.
- No explicit product standards (e.g., ISI/ISO) are stated; bidders should prepare to address standard compliance per government expectations.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Experience: 2 years of regular manufacture/supply of the same or similar category products to Central/State Govt Organizations/PSUs; supporting contracts must show quantities in each year for the primary product in bunch bids.
- Manufacturer Authorization: If bidding as an Authorized Distributor, provide OEM authorization with full contact details.
- Assignment/Sub-contract: Prohibited without buyer consent; ultimate liability remains with the seller.
- Termination provisions: Buyer may terminate for non-compliance, delivery failure, insolvency, or misrepresentation.
- EMD/PBG: EMD through DD or FDR accepted; post-award submission of DD copy; ensure hard copy delivery within 15 days.
Key Specifications
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Category: Surgical Sutures
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Experience requirement: 2 years with government bodies
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EMD/Performance Security: DD or Fixed Deposit Receipt accepted; DD payable to SBI, Sri Vijaya Puram
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Authorization: OEM authorization required for authorized distributors
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Delivery: Performance security document delivery within 15 days post-award
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No explicit technical standards (e.g., ISI/ISO) specified in tender data
Terms & Conditions
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2 years government supply experience required
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OEM authorization mandatory for distributors
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DD or FDR accepted as EMD/Performance Security
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Delivery/contract termination rights exercised by buyer
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No BoQ quantities or exact product specs provided
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD/Performance Security via DD or FDR; DD payable at State Bank of India, Sri Vijaya Puram; hard copy delivery within 15 days post award
Delivery Schedule
Buyer may terminate for failure to deliver within stipulated delivery period or to replace defective materials promptly
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Termination rights for delayed or non-delivery; seller liable for misrepresentation and insolvency-related termination
Bidder Eligibility
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2 years’ government-sector experience in supplying surgical sutures or equivalent
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Authorized OEM authorization or distributor authorization submitted
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Financial stability demonstrated by recent statements and contracts
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1205
Category
Surgical Sutures
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
120 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Inspection Required
No
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
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
1
OEM Avg. Turnover
2
Past Performance
50 %
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Surgical Sutures (Q2)
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
3%
ePBG Duration (Months)
6
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of consignee receipt-cum-acceptance certificate (CRAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Delivery Details
Max Delivery Days
30
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
South Andamans
Delivery Pincodes
744104
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.A.Abdul Gafoor | 744104,Central Medical Store, Directorate of Health Services Andaman & Nicobar Administration | South Andamans | Andaman And Nicobar Islands | 744104 | 300 | 30 | - |
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Documents 2
GeM-Bidding-9920561.pdf
Main Document
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
1
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates showing supply to govt organizations for the past 2 years
Contract copies of similar supply to central/state govt or PSUs
OEM authorization or distributor authorization with full contact details
Financial statements demonstrating stability
DD/Pay order or FDR for EMD/Performance Security
Technical compliance certificates (if available) and any regulatory approvals
Evidence of delivery capability and supply chain readiness
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about ANDAMAN & NICOBAR tender market
How to bid on the surgical sutures tender in Andaman's Health Department 2026
To bid, confirm eligibility: 2 years of govt-supply experience, submit OEM authorization if bidding as distributor, and provide relevant govt contract copies. Prepare EMD via DD or FDR as specified, with DD payable to SBI Sri Vijaya Puram, and ensure hard-copy EMD delivery within 15 days post award.
What documents are required for govt procurement of sutures in South Andaman
Required documents include GST registration, PAN, 2-year govt-contract experience with supporting contracts, OEM/distributor authorization, financial statements, and EMD via DD/FDR. Include contract copies showing quantities per year and any regulatory approvals, plus delivery capability proof.
What are the eligibility criteria for surgical sutures bid in Andaman
Eligibility requires 2 years of regular manufacture/supply to govt bodies, with proof via contract copies; OEM authorization if bidding through a distributor; maintaining reliability in delivery and compliance with contract terms, and ability to provide performance security via DD or FDR.
What are the EMD and performance security options for this tender
EMD can be submitted as an Account Payee DD or Fixed Deposit Receipt; DD should be payable to State Bank of India, Sri Vijaya Puram. After award, submit scanned DD copy and deliver the hard copy within 15 days. Performance security aligns with GeM GTC guidance.
Are there any specific standards for sutures in this tender in Andaman
The tender data does not specify exact standards (e.g., ISI/ISO). Bidders should anticipate standardization per govt norms and include any available regulatory approvals or quality certifications (OEM-provided) to support compliance when submitting bid.
What is the delivery timeline and penalties for late supply in this tender
The buyer reserves rights to terminate or require replacement for delayed delivery; while exact days are not stated, bidders must demonstrate delivery capability to avoid termination. Include a detailed delivery plan and risk mitigation in the technical bid.
What is required for OEM authorization for this sutures tender in 2026
Submit a complete OEM authorization with authorized person's name, designation, contact details, and email/phone; ensure it covers supply of the same/similar sutures to govt bodies and aligns with the 2-year experience requirement.
Where can I submit EMD documents for this Andaman tender
Submit EMD via DD or FDR as specified; ensure the DD is payable to SBI, Sri Vijaya Puram. Upload scanned copy after award and deliver the original hard-copy to the buyer within 15 days as per terms.