Procurement of 22-Carat Gold Rings for Tamil Nadu's Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam Scheme

Work Description - Tender For Fixing Rate Contract For The Supply Of One-gram Gold Rings (each 22 Carat) To The Various Locations In The State Of Tamil Nadu Under Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam Scheme

The Tamilnadu Medical Services Corporation, a prominent State Government undertaking, extends an invitation for an Open Tender (Reference No: E1553/TMTMT/RC/TNMSC/ENGG/2026 dt. 13.07.2026; Tender ID: 2026_TNMSC_685559_1) to establish a comprehensive Rate Contract for the crucial supply of one-gram, 22-carat gold rings. These rings are intended for distribution across various locations within Tamil Nadu, forming a vital component of the "Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam" welfare scheme. This procurement, categorized under Goods as a Supply contract, is managed by the General Manager (E) at TNMSC Ltd., Egmore, Chennai. Interested parties are informed that no Tender Fee is applicable; however, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹ 50,00,000 is required, with provisions for exemption through Bank Guarantee (BG) or Standby Letter of Credit (ST). A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted on 24-Jul-2026 at 11:00 AM at TNMSC Ltd., Egmore, Chennai, to address any queries. The tender document download period begins on 14-Jul-2026 at 01:00 PM and concludes on 18-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids can be submitted electronically from 12-Aug-2026 at 09:00 AM, with the final submission deadline being 18-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM. Technical bids will be opened on the same day, 18-Aug-2026, at 12:00 PM. Prospective bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in manufacturing or selling gold jewellery, possess valid BIS certification, provide an undertaking for BIS Hallmark (916, HUID), and meet specified annual turnover and financial capacity requirements as detailed in the complete tender document. The work period for the contract is 30 days, and submitted bids will remain valid for 120 days. This presents a significant opportunity for qualified and experienced gold jewellery suppliers to partner with the Tamil Nadu government in delivering this key social welfare initiative. All interested bidders are strongly encouraged to download the official tender document for comprehensive details on eligibility, technical specifications, and submission guidelines.