Procurement of Medically Significant Entomological Specimens for Defence Medical Services

This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8136798, is issued by the Dg Armed Forces Medical Service under the Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence, for the procurement of a comprehensive collection of entomological specimens. Dated 30-10-2026, with bidding open from 30-10-2026 at 2:22 PM until 12-11-2026 at 7:00 PM, this opportunity requires the supply of a total quantity of 21 units. The crucial item category encompasses a diverse range of medically significant arthropods and their life stages, including Filaria Leg, Body Louse, Head Louse, Sand Fly, Tse Fly, Common Bed Bug, Hard Tick, Soft Tick, and various mosquito species (Culex, Anopheles, Aedes), along with their eggs. Furthermore, the tender specifies the inclusion of detailed anatomical components such as mouth parts for both male and female Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex mosquitoes, as well as the life cycle of the Trombiculite Mite. This procurement is vital for the Department of Defence's medical services, likely for research, training, or educational purposes related to vector-borne diseases and their control.