Medical Cotton and Gauze Supply for ESIC Hospitals

This tender invitation, issued by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, seeks qualified suppliers for the procurement of essential medical consumables. Specifically, the tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7988015, concerns the supply of approximately 8000 units of Absorbent Cotton, encompassing both Sterile and Non-Sterile varieties, which must conform to IS 16468 (Q2) standards. Additionally, the tender includes the requirement for Absorbent Cotton Gauze, adhering to IS 758 (Q2) standards. The bidding period commences on September 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM and concludes on October 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM. A refundable Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 52,000.0 is required from participating bidders. This procurement is intended to support the operational needs of the ESIC Model Hospital located in Ludhiana, Punjab, ensuring the availability of high-quality sterile and non-sterile absorbent cotton and gauze for critical medical applications.