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Medicines Tenders in Chennai (2026) - Latest & How to Bid

BidNexa tracks Medicines tenders in Chennai on the eProcurement System Government of Tamil Nadu. On 7 November 2026 the portal listed 27 active tenders in this category for Chennai, 71% of the 38 medicines tenders active across Tamil Nadu, with a median value of ₹10 lakh. Below are the latest notices, the buyers and what you need to qualify. Listings refresh monthly.

Recent Medicines tenders in Chennai

The five most recently published active tenders. Open the official portal and search the Tender ID for the full notice and documents.

Source: eProcurement System Government of Tamil Nadu (tntenders.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.

Who issues them

These offices issued the active medicines tenders for Chennai, with their tender counts.

BuyerTenders
Directorate Of Medical Education and Research(DMER)24
Tamilnadu Medical Services Corporation2
Tamil Nadu Livestock Development Agency (TNLDA)1

Source: eProcurement System Government of Tamil Nadu (tntenders.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.

What you need to qualify

Licences and certificates often asked for:

  • 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

Typical eligibility:

  • 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

Exact turnover, experience and other values are set in each tender. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.

EMD on these 27 tenders ranged from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000. Eligible MSEs may be exempt where the tender allows. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.

Source: eProcurement System Government of Tamil Nadu (tntenders.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.

Nearby districts with Medicines tenders

Source: eProcurement System Government of Tamil Nadu (tntenders.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.

How to bid, in short

  1. Get a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and enrol as a bidder on tntenders.gov.in.
  2. Search the Tender ID, download the NIT, BOQ and annexures, and note the closing date.
  3. Check eligibility clause by clause before you spend on documents.
  4. Prepare each cover in the listed order; pay EMD or attach exemption proof.
  5. Submit, sign and save the bid receipt before the deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

How many medicines tenders are open in Chennai now?

On 7 November 2026, the eProcurement System Government of Tamil Nadu listed 27 active medicines tenders for Chennai, out of 38 across Tamil Nadu. Tenders open and close every day, so check the portal before you plan your documents. This page refreshes its listings monthly.

Which offices issue medicines tenders for Chennai?

In the latest listings, Directorate Of Medical Education and Research(DMER) issued the most, with 24. Others include Tamilnadu Medical Services Corporation and Tamil Nadu Livestock Development Agency (TNLDA). The buyer table on this page lists every office with active tenders in this category. Each tender notice names its buying office, location and contact person. Read it carefully before you prepare documents, ask questions or visit any office.

Can I bid for a medicines tender in Chennai online?

Yes. These tenders are submitted online on tntenders.gov.in. You need a Class 3 DSC and a bidder account on the portal. Documents, EMD proof and the price bid are uploaded before the closing time. Late or offline bids are generally not accepted. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.

Does BidNexa help with medicines bids in Chennai?

Yes. Bid Nexa, also written BidNexa, gives bid support for businesses in Chennai online: eligibility checks, tender reading, pre-bid queries, document drafting and a final review before you submit. We are independent and not affiliated with the portal or any buyer.