Tender Title: ACTS and BOOKS
Tender Reference Number: 240f5b221
Issuing Authority/Department: Health and Family Welfare Department, Jammu and Kashmir

The Health and Family Welfare Department of Jammu and Kashmir is inviting bids for the procurement of various essential literary resources such as pharmacopoeias, microbiology references, and pharmaceutical practices. This tender serves the essential purpose of enhancing the reference materials available for professionals in the healthcare sector, ensuring they have access to the latest guidelines and practices in pharmaceuticals.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The objective of this tender is to acquire the most current editions of an array of texts, primarily focusing on pharmaceutical conventions and microbiological studies. The comprehensive list includes reputable texts such as the United States Pharmacopoeia, British Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia, and several critical resources authored by distinguished professionals. The successful bidder will provide 16 copies of the stipulated texts in a specified timeframe to eligible institutions or facilities outlined by the department.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in this tender, bidders must meet certain eligibility criteria, which include:

• Being a registered entity licensed to supply pharmaceutical literature.
• Documented experience in supplying similar resources to healthcare institutions.
• Compliance with applicable local laws and regulations concerning procurement.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must ensure that the texts provided are the latest editions of the following:

• United States Pharmacopoeia
• British Pharmacopoeia
• European Pharmacopoeia
• Sethis HPLC High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Quantitative Analysis of Pharmaceutical Formulations
• Remington The Science and Practice of Pharmacy
• And other specified titles.

Each text needs to comply with established quality standards as dictated by healthcare regulations.

Financial Requirements

Prospective bidders are required to submit a financial proposal that includes:

• Detailed cost breaks down for each item listed in the tender.
• Payment terms set forth in the proposal to be considered during evaluation.
• A bid price that must be competitive and reflect the quality of the literary resources offered.

Document Submission Details

All submissions must include the following documents:

• Completed bid form.
• Financial proposal.
• Relevant certifications that validate the bidder's eligibility and experience.
• Compliance with the documentation formats as outlined in the tender guidelines.

Special Provisions

Notably, this tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. Participants eligible under these provisions may receive benefits that facilitate competition in the procurement process.

Evaluation Process

The bids will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Compliance with technical specifications and requirements outlined in the tender.
• Cost-effectiveness of the proposed pricing.
• Quality assurance processes in place for the literature to be provided.
• Past performance and credibility of the bidders.

Delivery Locations

The successful bidder will be required to deliver the resources directly to designated healthcare facilities within Jammu and Kashmir, as specified in the tender documentation.

Contact Information

For additional questions, bidders are encouraged to refer to the official contact points of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Jammu and Kashmir. However, specific contacts are not listed within the tender document.