Spectacle Distribution Services for Vision Impairment Program Beneficiaries

The Health and Family Welfare Department, through the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), Howrah, is inviting bids for an open tender concerning the "Selection of Agency for distribution of free spectacles to beneficiaries under SES and Presbyopia under NPCB and VI Programme." This crucial initiative, falling under the "Miscellaneous Goods" product category, aims to provide essential vision care services. The tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), are available for download from October 9, 2026, 10:00 AM, until October 15, 2026, 02:00 PM. Prospective bidders are required to submit their bids, which will be opened on October 17, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the CMOH Office, Howrah. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,45,180 is required, with exemptions possible through Bank Guarantee or Standby Letter of Credit. The contract will be on a percentage basis, and the work is expected to be completed within 12 days. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the CMOH Office, Howrah, to address any queries. The bid validity period is set at 270 days. Interested bidders, classified as "II class," are encouraged to refer to the tender documents for detailed pre-qualification and technical evaluation criteria.