[Supply of Medical Books ( Indian and Foreign) (3rd Call)] open

Overview

The Health and Family Welfare Department is inviting bids for the supply of medical books (both Indian and foreign) under an open tender format. This is the third call for this tender, indicating previous attempts to procure these items.

Scope / Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for supplying medical books to the Central Library at the College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, located in Kalyani, Nadia. The contract is item-wise, and bidders must ensure that they can meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender documents. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the office of the Principal, which is an opportunity for bidders to seek clarifications.

Fees & EMD

There is no tender fee associated with this bid. However, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹30,000 is required, and exemptions are allowed under certain conditions. Bidders must submit proof of EMD along with their technical documents. Payment for the tender must be made online, and bidders should ensure they have the necessary arrangements with ICICI Bank for this transaction.

Key dates

• Tender Publish Date: June 8, 2026, 02:00 PM
• Document Download Start Date: June 8, 2026, 02:00 PM
• Bid Submission Start Date: June 11, 2026, 01:00 PM
• Bid Submission End Date: June 29, 2026, 03:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: July 1, 2026, 03:00 PM

Bidders should be mindful of these critical dates to ensure timely submission of their proposals and documents.