Drugs Control Department Tenders: Vendor Registration & How to Bid
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BidNexa tracks Drugs Control Department tenders on the eTendering System Government of Kerala, the official e-procurement portal of Kerala. On 7 November 2026, Drugs Control Department had 16 active tenders, mostly for equipments, glass apparatus and laboratory and scientific equipment, with values from ₹1.50 lakh to ₹45 lakh and a median of ₹9 lakh. This page explains where it publishes, how to register as a vendor on its portal, what it buys and how to improve your chances. Listings refresh monthly.
Where Drugs Control Department publishes tenders
Drugs Control Department publishes its tenders on the eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in). On the portal, open Tenders by Organisation and choose Drugs Control Department to see its current notices. Some offices also use GeM for goods and services, and central-sector buyers use CPPP (eprocure.gov.in); the tender notice always names the portal.
Source: eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.
How to register as a Drugs Control Department vendor
To bid with Drugs Control Department on etenders.kerala.gov.in, register as a bidder on the portal. These are the portal's standard steps:
- Get a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate with signing and encryption, in the authorised signatory's name.
- Use Online Bidder Enrollment on etenders.kerala.gov.in: create the login ID and enter company, address and contact details.
- Register your DSC on the portal and log in with it.
- Complete your profile and keep PAN, GST, Udyam and experience documents ready to upload with each bid.
- Search and bid: open Tenders by Organisation, select Drugs Control Department, download the tender and submit before the closing time.
Some departments also keep their own contractor registration or enlistment for works, with classes linked to tender value. If a tender asks for it, the NIT names the authority and class. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
What Drugs Control Department buys
| Category | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Equipments | 13 |
| Glass Apparatus | 1 |
| Laboratory and scientific equipment | 1 |
| Chemicals and Minerals | 1 |
By tender type: Goods 16.
Source: eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.
Latest notices
- Purchase of AAS(Buyback)
Equipments · ₹25 lakh · closes 27-Nov-2026 05:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DCD_882891_1 - Purchase of DIGITAL REFRACTOMETER
Equipments · ₹15 lakh · closes 16-Nov-2026 05:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DCD_880465_1 - Purchase of ULTRA SONICATOR WITH CHILLER
Equipments · ₹2 lakh · closes 16-Nov-2026 05:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DCD_880782_1 - Purchase of DISSOLUTION TEST APPARATUS
Equipments · ₹16 lakh · closes 16-Nov-2026 05:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DCD_880809_1 - Purchase of ELECTRONIC BALANCE
Equipments · ₹2.20 lakh · closes 16-Nov-2026 05:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DCD_880829_1 - Purchase of MOISTURE ANALYZER
Equipments · ₹1.50 lakh · closes 16-Nov-2026 05:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DCD_880694_1
Source: eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility patterns in Drugs Control Department tenders
Based on its active tenders, Drugs Control Department mainly issues goods tenders. Typical eligibility in such tenders:
- Manufacturer, or dealer with OEM authorisation, as the tender allows
- Past supplies of similar items within the period the tender sets
- Average annual turnover at the level the tender sets
- Product certifications named in the specification
- Warranty and after-sales support capacity
Tender values seen: ₹1.50 lakh to ₹45 lakh. EMD seen: ₹1,500 to ₹45,000. Eligible MSEs may be exempt from EMD where the tender allows.
Exact thresholds are set tender by tender. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Source: eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.
How to improve your chances
- Track this organisation on the portal at least twice a week; many notices have short windows.
- Keep a ready set of PAN, GST, Udyam, financials, experience certificates and a valid DSC.
- Read every corrigendum; changes to quantities and dates are common.
- Use the pre-bid meeting or query window to clear doubts in writing.
- Price from the BOQ line by line, including freight, taxes and statutory costs.
- Do a clause-by-clause check before you submit, then keep the bid receipt.
Where the work or delivery is: Thiruvananthapuram (16).
Source: eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get Drugs Control Department vendor registration?
For e-tenders, register as a bidder on etenders.kerala.gov.in: get a Class 3 DSC, use Online Bidder Enrollment, register the DSC and complete your profile. For some works, the department may also require its own contractor registration or enlistment, which the tender names. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where can I see the latest Drugs Control Department tender notices?
Open etenders.kerala.gov.in, go to Tenders by Organisation and select Drugs Control Department to see every current notice. This page also lists the latest notices with Tender IDs, which you can search on the portal. BidNexa refreshes these listings monthly from the official portal.
How many tenders does Drugs Control Department have open?
On 7 November 2026, the eTendering System Government of Kerala showed 16 active tenders from Drugs Control Department. The number changes daily as tenders open and close, and corrigenda can extend dates, so check the portal and the latest notice before you plan a bid or buy documents.
What does Drugs Control Department usually buy?
In the latest listings the largest categories were Equipments, Glass Apparatus and Laboratory and scientific equipment. The table on this page shows the top categories with counts. Each notice gives the exact scope, quantity and location. Read the scope and delivery terms before you spend time or money on documents.
Is Bid Nexa part of Drugs Control Department?
No. Bid Nexa, also written BidNexa, is an independent advisory firm and is not affiliated with Drugs Control Department, the eTendering System Government of Kerala or any buyer. We help businesses register and bid on official portals. The buyer alone evaluates bids and decides awards, so no adviser can promise a result.