Open tender · India · Ophthalmic Surgical Knife
Ophthalmic Surgical knife
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Ministry of Labour and Employment in India is inviting bids for “Ophthalmic Surgical knife”. Bids close on 10 October 2026, 11:00 IST. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work, OEM Authorization Certificate and GST registration. Registered MSMEs and startups are exempt from the EMD.
The work
Supply of 1800 pieces of Ophthalmic Surgical Knife (Keratome knife, Paracentesis Knife, Crescent Knife)
- Sterile Keratome (Ophthalmic) Micro Surgical Knife
- Single Use
- Must conform to specifications in Buyer Specification Document
Key facts
- Bid validity
- 180 days
- Contract period
- 15
- Technical opening
- 11 Oct 2026, 11:00
- Evaluation
- Reverse Auction would be conducted among technically qualified bidders except the Highest quoting bidder
- Submission
- Online, on the e-procurement portal
- Published
- 19 Sep 2026
- Reference
- GEM/2026/B/8054736
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- Clause 1: 'OEM Authorization Certificate' required
- Clause 2: 'Supporting documents to prove eligibility for relaxation from Turnover criteria' required
- Clause 3: 'DPIIT registered Startup relaxation for Experience Criteria' available
- Clause 4: 'DPIIT registered Startup relaxation for Turnover criteria' available
- Clause 5: 'Make in India Purchase Preference' available with 50% local content for Class 1
- Clause 6: 'MSE Purchase Preference' available with 25% of bid quantity
- Clause 7: 'Estimated Bid Value is for guidance only'
- Clause 8: 'Reverse Auction qualification rules'
- Clause 9: 'Option Clause for quantity variation up to 25%'
- Clause 10: 'Advance sample required for technical evaluation'
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Experience in supplying surgical equipment
Certifications and registrations
OEM Authorization CertificateRequired for proving eligibility for relaxation from Experience/Turnover criteria
GST registrationClause 1: 'OEM Authorization Certificate' required
Policy conditions
- Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
- Make in India: class_1
- Minimum local content: 50%
- Bidders from certain countries are restricted
- EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups
Documents to submit
- OEM Authorization CertificateRequired for proving eligibility for relaxation from Experience/Turnover criteria
- Udyam CertificateRequired for MSE purchase preference
- DPIIT Registration CertificateRequired for startup relaxation
- Local Content CertificateRequired for Make in India purchase preference