What is the last date for the ESIC Chennai Tissue Processor and Embedding Station Tender 2026?

The last date for online bid submission on GeM against Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7427593 is 20 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. The bid will be opened the same day at 5:30 PM at ESIC Hospital K.K. Nagar, Chennai.

When and where is the pre-bid meeting for this tender?

The Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled on 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Procurement Branch, ESIC Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai. Corrigendum GEM/2026/B/7427593-C1 supersedes all previous versions of Pre-Bid parameters, so bidders must treat this meeting as the operative one.

What is the OEM turnover requirement for the tissue processor bid?

The OEM of the offered Automated Tissue Processor (Histokinette) and Tissue Embedding Station must have an average annual turnover of at least Rs 220 lakh (Rs 2.20 crore) over the last three financial years. The bidder must also have a minimum turnover of Rs 25 lakh.

Are MSE and Startup bidders eligible for relaxation in this tender?

No. MSE bidders and DPIIT-registered Startups do not get relaxation on the years of experience and turnover criteria for GeM Bid GEM/2026/B/7427593. Full eligibility thresholds must be met by every participant, and past performance carries 80 per cent weightage on technical scoring.

Tenders19 May 2026

ESIC Chennai Tissue Processor and Embedding Station Tender 2026

ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai has invited a GeM tender for procurement of one Automated Tissue Processor (Histokinette) and one Tissue Embedding Station for its histopathology lab. GeM Bid GEM/2026/B/7427593 dated 29 April 2026 is in two-packet format with high-value OEM eligibility. Corrigendum GEM/2026/B/7427593-C1 has added a pre-bid meeting scheduled on 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. Histopathology equipment OEMs and authorised resellers must submit their online bid before 20 May 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Quick Glance

Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7427593 · Items Tissue Processor + Embedding Station · Quantity 2 · Pre-bid 06 May 2026 · Last date 20 May 2026

Overview

Organisation - Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour and Employment
Office - ESIC Hospital K.K. Nagar, Chennai - 78
Item Category - Automated tissue processor (Q3); Tissue embedding station (Q3)
GeM Bid Number - GEM/2026/B/7427593 dated 29 April 2026
Corrigendum Reference - GEM/2026/B/7427593-C1 (Pre-Bid update)
Total Quantity - 2 units (1 Tissue Processor + 1 Embedding Station)
Bid Type - Two Packet Bid
Reverse Auction - Enabled with H1 (highest priced bid elimination) rule
Comprehensive Maintenance Charges - Required
Past Performance Weightage - 80 per cent
Console Sl. No. - 16241/2026

Important Links

Download Tender Document (Tissue Processor GeM Bid PDF): https://esic.gov.in/attachments/tenderfile/Procurement_of_Automatic_Tissue_Processor_Histokinette_and_a_Tissue_Embedding_Station_Language_English_1778061469.pdf
Corrigendum Document (Pre-Bid Detail PDF): https://esic.gov.in/attachments/tenderfile/Corrigendum_Language_English_1778061469.pdf
ESIC Tenders Portal (Official): https://esic.gov.in/tenders/index

Source: https://esic.gov.in/attachments/tenderfile/Procurement_of_Automatic_Tissue_Processor_Histokinette_and_a_Tissue_Embedding_Station_Language_English_1778061469.pdf

Important Dates

Date	Event
29 April 2026	Bid published on GeM
06 May 2026, 11:00 hrs	Pre-Bid Meeting at Procurement Branch, ESIC Hospital KK Nagar, Chennai
20 May 2026, 17:00 hrs	Bid end date and time
20 May 2026, 17:30 hrs	Bid opening date and time

Tender Details

The bid covers supply of one Automated Tissue Processor (Histokinette) and one Tissue Embedding Station at the histopathology laboratory of ESIC Hospital K.K. Nagar, Chennai. Both items belong to the Q3 quality tier on GeM, which requires manufacturer-level approval and validated specifications. Bidding follows the GeM Two Packet Bid format with reverse auction enabled under the H1 rule.

Corrigendum C1 has been uploaded on GeM by ESIC Hospital KK Nagar to add the Pre-Bid Meeting details. The Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled on 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Procurement Branch, ESIC Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai. The corrigendum overrides all previous versions of Pre-Bid parameters and confirms that the bid otherwise remains governed by the General Terms and Conditions of GeM.

Eligibility / Pre-qualification

Bidder's minimum average annual turnover for the last three years - Rs 25 lakh.
OEM average turnover for the last three years - Rs 220 lakh (Rs 2.20 crore).
Years of past experience required for the same or similar service - 3 years.
Documents required - Experience Criteria, Past Performance, Bidder Turnover, Certificate (requested in ATC), OEM Authorization Certificate, OEM Annual Turnover and Additional Documents 1 to 4 plus Compliance of BoQ specification and supporting document.
MSE relaxation on years of experience and turnover - No.
Startup relaxation on years of experience and turnover - No.

EMD / Earnest Money

EMD and ePBG details are recorded inside the GeM bid document; bidders should verify the EMD amount, payment mode, ePBG percentage and duration directly on the live bid page. State Bank of India is normally the advisory bank for ESIC GeM bids.

How to Bid

Log in to gem.gov.in as a registered seller with a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate.
Search Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7427593 published by ESIC Hospital K.K. Nagar Chennai on 29 April 2026.
Download the bid document, ATC, the latest corrigendum and the BoQ specification for the Tissue Processor and Embedding Station.
Attend the Pre-Bid Meeting on 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Procurement Branch, ESIC Hospital KK Nagar, Chennai to clarify any specification or commercial query.
Prepare the technical packet with bidder turnover, OEM turnover, past performance contracts, OEM authorisation and Additional Documents 1 to 4.
Submit the BoQ compliance statement along with supporting documents.
Upload EMD or proof of payment as per the bid document.
Submit the financial bid in the BoQ format inclusive of Comprehensive Maintenance Charges.
Submit the complete online bid on GeM before 20 May 2026 at 5:00 PM; bid opening is the same day at 5:30 PM.

Important Instructions

Corrigendum C1 supersedes all previous versions of Pre-Bid parameters; bidders must consider the 06 May 2026 Pre-Bid Meeting as the operative one.
MSE and Startup relaxations on experience and turnover are not extended for this bid; full criteria must be met.
Past performance carries 80 per cent weightage on technical scoring.
Reverse auction is enabled under the H1 (highest priced bid elimination) rule.
Comprehensive Maintenance Charges are part of the financial bid.
Bid offer validity is 180 days from the bid end date.

Eligibility at a Glance

Parameter	Requirement
Items	Automated Tissue Processor (Histokinette) + Tissue Embedding Station
Quantity	2 units total
Bidder turnover	Rs 25 lakh average over last 3 years
OEM turnover	Rs 220 lakh (Rs 2.20 crore) average over last 3 years
Past experience	3 years of similar supplies
MSE / Startup relaxation	Not available
Pre-Bid Meeting	06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM, Procurement Branch, ESIC Hospital KK Nagar
Last date	20 May 2026 at 5:00 PM

Final Words

The ESIC Chennai Tissue Processor and Embedding Station Tender 2026 invites GeM bids for one Histokinette Tissue Processor and one Tissue Embedding Station under Bid GEM/2026/B/7427593 with corrigendum C1 setting the Pre-Bid Meeting on 06 May 2026. Eligible OEMs and authorised resellers should attend the Pre-Bid Meeting, align documentation and submit by 20 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. For more such ESIC procurement updates, keep visiting SarkariWorld.org.