NA Tender by Employees State Insurance Corporation (esic) (GEM/2025/B/6115190)

Tender Title:

Total Knee Replacement Implant

Reference Number:

GEM/2025/B/6115190

Issuing Authority:

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Scope of Work and Objectives:

The Total Knee Replacement Implant tender aims to procure 108 high-quality knee implants, necessary for providing advanced healthcare solutions for patients requiring knee replacement surgeries. This initiative is part of the government's effort to enhance medical facilities and improve patient outcomes in orthopedic care. Suppliers are expected to offer implants that meet the specified technical and quality standards required for safe and effective patient treatment.

Eligibility Criteria:

To participate in this tender, bidders must be legally registered entities capable of manufacturing and supplying medical implants. Companies must also fulfill all local manufacturing and quality assurance regulations and have relevant certifications as mandated by the health authorities.

Technical Requirements:

Bidders should provide implants that meet recognized international standards for quality and safety. The knee implants must:

• Be made from bio-compatible materials.
• Comply with ISO and CE certification requirements.
• Ensure a shelf life of at least five years.
• Provide detailed technical specifications and documentation to support all claims.

Financial Requirements:

Interested parties should demonstrate financial capacity to undertake the contract, including but not limited to:

• Annual turnover statements for the last three years.
• Tax compliance certificates.
• Proof of existing contracts for similar supplies, if available.

Document Submission Details:

All tender submissions must be properly documented and submitted electronically through the designated e-procurement platform. Each bid should include technical specifications, financial statements, and mandatory certifications. The submission must be in PDF format to ensure document integrity.

Special Provisions:

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups are encouraged to participate in this tender with the provisions of relaxed financial criteria and bid evaluation preferences to promote local vendors. Interested parties should provide documentation to assert their eligibility as an MSE or startup.

Evaluation Process:

The evaluation of submitted bids will follow a two-tier approach:

1. Technical evaluation based on compliance with specifications and quality standards.
2. Financial evaluation, wherein the cost-effectiveness of bids will be assessed.

Bids will be ranked based on both criteria, and the final selection will be made from the highest-rated bidders.

Delivery Locations:

The delivery of the knee implants must be made to specified healthcare institutions or hospitals identified by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. All bids should include proposed delivery timelines and logistics plans.

Contact Information:

For further details regarding the tender, potential bidders should refer to the procurement platform where the tender is published. This may include FAQs and additional clarifications.