Directorate of Health Services Tenders: Vendor Registration & How to Bid
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BidNexa tracks Directorate of Health Services tenders on the eTendering System Government of Kerala, the official e-procurement portal of Kerala. On 7 November 2026, Directorate of Health Services had 33 active tenders, mostly for transportation works and services, miscellaneous services and lab chemistry reagents, with values from ₹5 lakh to ₹55 lakh and a median of ₹13.50 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 Directorate of Health Services publishes tenders
Directorate of Health Services publishes its tenders on the eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in). On the portal, open Tenders by Organisation and choose Directorate of Health Services 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 Directorate of Health Services vendor
To bid with Directorate of Health Services 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 Directorate of Health Services, 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 Directorate of Health Services buys
| Category | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Transportation Works and Services | 13 |
| Miscellaneous Services | 5 |
| Lab Chemistry Reagents | 4 |
| Consumables | 3 |
| Consumables (Hospital and Lab) | 2 |
| Consumables - Raw Materials | 2 |
| Equipments | 1 |
| Vehicle Spares | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Works | 1 |
| Medicines | 1 |
By tender type: Services 18, Goods 14, Works 1.
Source: eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.
Latest notices
- Hiring of vehicle for MST Programme
Transportation Works and Services · Not stated · closes 26-Nov-2026 03:15 PM · Tender ID 2026_DHS_886755_1 - supply of medical oxygen at district hospital
Consumables (Hospital and Lab) · ₹24 lakh · closes 16-Nov-2026 03:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DHS_879536_1 - Mathruyanam Taxi Service
Transportation Works and Services · ₹15 lakh · closes 18-Nov-2026 11:00 AM · Tender ID 2026_DHS_886668_1 - LAB REAGENTS PURCHASE
Consumables · ₹15 lakh · closes 19-Nov-2026 05:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DHS_886672_1 - PRINTING
Consumables - Raw Materials · Not stated · closes 12-Nov-2026 05:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DHS_883276_1 - PURCHAISNG OF ADVANCED
Equipments · Not stated · closes 19-Nov-2026 01:00 PM · Tender ID 2026_DHS_885031_1
Source: eTendering System Government of Kerala (etenders.kerala.gov.in), active tender listings, data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility patterns in Directorate of Health Services tenders
Based on its active tenders, Directorate of Health Services mainly issues services tenders. Typical eligibility in such tenders:
- Experience of similar service contracts within the period the tender sets
- Average annual turnover at the level the tender sets
- Statutory registrations for staff, such as EPF and ESIC, where staff are deployed
- Licences the service needs
- Key staff and their qualifications
Tender values seen: ₹5 lakh to ₹55 lakh. EMD seen: ₹1,000 to ₹55,000. 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: Kasaragod (13), Ernakulam (6), Thiruvananthapuram (5), Palakkad (3), Malappuram (3) and Idukki (1).
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 Directorate of Health Services 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 Directorate of Health Services tender notices?
Open etenders.kerala.gov.in, go to Tenders by Organisation and select Directorate of Health Services 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 Directorate of Health Services have open?
On 7 November 2026, the eTendering System Government of Kerala showed 33 active tenders from Directorate of Health Services. 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 Directorate of Health Services usually buy?
In the latest listings the largest categories were Transportation Works and Services, Miscellaneous Services and Lab Chemistry Reagents. 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 Directorate of Health Services?
No. Bid Nexa, also written BidNexa, is an independent advisory firm and is not affiliated with Directorate of Health Services, 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.