By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Live figures from state e-procurement portals · General information, not legal advice.
On 7 November 2026, state e-procurement portals tracked by BidNexa listed 102 active medicines tenders across 8 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹10 lakh. To win them, meet the product, OEM and certification conditions, price from the BOQ line by line, and avoid the common rejection points below.
Where the demand is right now
| State / UT | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 38 |
| Maharashtra | 33 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 6 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 5 |
| Jharkhand | 5 |
| Kerala | 5 |
| Uttarakhand | 2 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 8 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Who is buying
| Buying office | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Directorate Of Medical Education and Research(DMER) (Tamil Nadu) | 33 |
| Maharashtra Medical Goods Procurement Authority Mumbai (Maharashtra) | 11 |
| Director Medical Education and Research Department Mumbai (Maharashtra) | 9 |
| Directorate of Health Services, Mumbai (Maharashtra) | 6 |
| Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services (Madhya Pradesh) | 5 |
| Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | 5 |
| FOREST DEPARTMENT (Jammu and Kashmir) | 2 |
| Health and Medical Education (Jammu and Kashmir) | 2 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 8 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Values and EMD seen
Median value ₹10 lakh; range ₹14,700 to ₹33.07 crore. EMD from ₹1 to ₹45 lakh. Eligible MSEs may be exempt from EMD where the tender allows. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 8 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility you will usually need
- 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
Licences and certificates
- Drug manufacturing or wholesale licence
- WHO-GMP or other quality certification, where asked
- Product permission and market standing certificates
- Non-conviction and non-blacklisting declarations
Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Pricing tip for medicines
Batch-wise testing and shelf-life clauses are strict. Plan supply from batches that will meet the remaining-life condition.
Why medicines bids get rejected
- Quoted model does not meet one line of the technical specification
- OEM authorisation missing or not in the given format
- Product certificate expired or not covering the quoted model
- EMD or its exemption proof missing
- Price bid uploaded in the wrong template or with taxes shown wrongly
Live district pages
- Medicines tenders in Chennai (27 active)
- Medicines tenders in Mumbai (16 active)
- Medicines tenders in Madurai (9 active)
- Medicines tenders in Lucknow (6 active)
Frequently asked questions
Who can bid for medicine supply tenders?
Drug manufacturers, and in some tenders their authorised distributors, holding valid drug licences can bid. Tenders often ask for GMP certification, market standing and product permissions. Some state medical corporations run their own tenders. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where are medicines tenders published?
State departments publish on their state e-procurement portals, central offices on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), and many goods and services are bought on GeM. The tender notice names the portal and the buyer.
Can BidNexa help with medicines tenders?
Yes. Bid Nexa checks eligibility, prepares documents and reviews your bid before you submit it yourself. We are independent and not affiliated with any portal or buyer.
Talk to a Bid Nexa expert
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