Indian Army Procurement of Critical Medical Supplies and Surgical Instruments

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This tender, issued by the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, is for the procurement of a comprehensive range of critical medical supplies for the Indian Army. The bid, identified by number GEM/2026/B/7693612, will be open for submission from August 1st, 2026, at 10:57 AM, concluding on August 22nd, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The scope of supply encompasses a diverse array of pharmaceutical products, including Lignocaine Topical Spray (10% in 100 gm bottles), Midazolam Nasal Spray (0.5%), and various surgical solutions such as surgical scrub (iodine-based povidone-iodine) and iodinated adhesive incise drapes in large and medium sizes. Additionally, the tender calls for specialized surgical devices like disposable absorbable tackers (5mm dia 36cm), I-Gels in sizes 2.5, 3, 4, and 5, and battery-operated sterile disposable pulsatile lavage systems. The procurement also extends to high-level personal protective equipment, including AAMI Level 4 extra-large surgical gowns and BIS Cert Level 4 disposable lithotomy drapes. Furthermore, essential sterilization materials such as Grade 4 sterilization wrap with daisy bond are required, alongside advanced wound care products like postoperative pre-sterile silver hydrofibre and protective sheets. A significant component of the tender involves diagnostic kits, including Dengue NS1 and IgG plus IgM combo packs (1x10 test), Malaria Paracheck cards (1x50 test), and Typhoid IgG per IgM combo rapid tests (30 test). Finally, pharmaceutical preparations such as Inj. Hyaluronidase (1500 iu) and Nepafenac IP 0.3% with Potassium Sorbate IP 0.47% w/v, along with sterile disposable bimanual irrigation aspiration handpieces, are also listed for procurement. The total quantity for this extensive requirement is 18,876 units.