Indian Army Blood Bank Supplies and Diagnostic Kit Procurement

This tender, bid number GEM/2026/B/8159374, is being issued by the Department of Military Affairs, an integral part of the Ministry of Defence, for the Indian Army, operating from Panchkula. The procurement concerns a comprehensive range of essential blood banking supplies and diagnostic kits, vital for the operational readiness and healthcare of military personnel. The bid commences on October 26, 2026, at 2:38 PM and concludes on November 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The Bill of Quantities (BOQ) title is "Blood Bank" and the total estimated quantity for all items is 50,142 units. The scope of supply encompasses a broad spectrum of critical medical consumables and testing materials. This includes microcuvettes for haemoglobinometers, serological testing kits for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) using ELISA and rapid card screening methods, various types of blood bags (single, double, triple, and quadruple) with different anticoagulant solutions (ACD, CPD A, CPD A1, and SAGM Adsol) in volumes of 350ml and 450ml, designed for optimal blood preservation and transfusion. Furthermore, the tender requires specialized solutions such as Low Ionic Strength Saline Solution, and advanced diagnostic kits for the detection of HIV 1 & 2 antibodies and p24 antigen (4th generation ELISA and rapid test kits), as well as Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) test kits for Syphilis. The procurement also includes reagents for blood grouping, such as Serum Anti D IgG plus IgM, Serum Anti Human Globulin, Grouping Sera Anti A, Anti B, Anti AB, Anti H, and various Anti D variants, alongside specialized Gel Cards for extended phenotype confirmation, reverse grouping, Liss comb, IgG only, and IgM saline applications. Micropipettes of 5-50µl capacity, neonatal grouping cards, Rh phenotype cards, and RPR Rapid Plasma Reagin test kits are also part of this critical acquisition. The successful bidder will be instrumental in ensuring the continuous supply of these life-saving and diagnostic materials to the Indian Army.