Supply of Rapid HIV Test Kits for Detection of Multiple Strains

This tender, reference number 22265980, is issued by the Ministry of Railways, specifically the STORES/EASTERN RLY, Office of Principal Chief Materials Manager, Eastern Railway, Fairlie Place, Kolkata. It falls under the "Goods" tender category and is for "Railway related Products." The tender seeks the supply of HIV (Rapid/Spot) Test Kits, with specific technical requirements. Key features of the kit mandate include its ability to simultaneously and differentially detect both HIV-1 & p-24 Antigen and HIV Antibodies on a single device, utilizing immunochromatography via flow-through or lateral flow technology. Crucially, the kit must be capable of detecting seronegative HIV cases and specifically detect Group O and subtype C strains of HIV, prevalent in India. Furthermore, the kit should incorporate proper washing steps to ensure clear interpretation of results. The tender is of a "Limited" type, with no tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required. All critical dates are synchronized, with document download, bid submission, and bid opening commencing and concluding on November 3rd, 2026, at 1:30 PM, following the ePublished Date and Document Download Start Date of October 9th, 2026, at 11:54 AM.