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Clarification on Procurement of Medicines and Consumables not on GeM by ESIC

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 26 Oct 2026

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• ESIC HQ has issued clarification regarding the procurement of medicines, consumables, and implants not available on the GeM portal.
• Institutions may utilize alternative methods like DG-ESIC Rate Contracts, PMBI (Jan Aushadhi), or local market purchases.
• All procurements must comply with GFR 2017, maintain proper documentation, and avoid splitting requirements to bypass financial approval thresholds.

Most Important Details

Clarification on procurement of medicines/consumables not available on GeM, referencing GFR 2017 Rules 147 and 149.

issue for which issued

Procurement guidelines for non-GeM items

is it guidelines or office order, or office memorandum

Office Memorandum

purpose of issue

To clarify procurement procedures for medicines and consumables not available on GeM.

is it guidelines or circular or for some action

Circular

purpose of issuance

To ensure compliance with GFR 2017 and ESIC procurement policies.

See if the same pertains to some guidelines on CGHS, or other Health issues, some normal guidelines for citizens, state other important details

Health procurement guidelines

All the Most Important details in the circular

Institutions can use alternative sources like PMBI, local market, or rate contracts if items are not on GeM, provided they follow GFR 2017 and maintain non-availability certificates.

its purpose it serves

Operational guidance for ESIC hospitals and colleges.

Name/ Scope of work

Procurement of medicines and consumables

Tender issuance authority

ESIC Headquarters

Institute

ESIC