Supply of Automotive Batteries for Tamil Nadu State Health Transport Fleet

The Tamil Nadu State Health Transport Department, through the Directorate of TNSHTD in Guindy, Chennai-32, is pleased to invite open tenders for the Supply of Automotive Batteries. This is a critical procurement initiative aimed at ensuring the operational efficiency of the state's health transport fleet. The tender, with ID 2026_TNHTD_707405_1 and reference number 1827/2026-M1, falls under the "Goods" category, specifically "Miscellaneous Goods" with a sub-category of "Automotive Batteries." Interested bidders, who must be manufacturers, dealers, or distributors of automotive batteries and hold Original Equipment Manufacturer status and supply experience to vehicle manufacturers for Light Motor Vehicles or Medium Passenger Vehicles in India, are invited to participate. The tender comprises two covers: Cover 1 for the technical bid, including sections I to VI, and Cover 2 for the financial bid, detailing the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹30,000, with options for exemption via Bank Guarantee or Security Transfer. Document downloads and bid submissions will be accepted online, with the document download period commencing on September 24, 2026, at 02:00 PM and concluding on October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bid submissions will be accepted from September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM until October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on October 12, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the Directorate of TNSHTD, Guindy, Chennai-32. The contract will be awarded on an item-wise basis, with a bid validity period of 90 days. This tender is crucial for the continued service delivery of the Tamil Nadu State Health Transport Department across eight locations within Tamil Nadu.