Tender Overview
The procurement is led by the Directorate Of Purchase And Stores under the Department Of Atomic Energy for a PC-based Microwave Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES). The bid scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and obtaining any statutory clearances. The offered EMD is ₹3,940,000. Pre-dispatch inspection is required at seller’s premises or an external lab, with buyer-borne testing charges; the buyer reserves final inspection rights and can reject on arrival. The warranty term is 1 year from final acceptance or after installation, with OEM warranty certificates due at delivery. The supplier must demonstrate post-sale service capability across India, with local service centers listed in the bid. A DD-based EMD option payable at Mumbai is allowed, and documentation must align with the kit’s installation and training responsibilities. This tender emphasizes comprehensive support, including troubleshooting and maintenance, within the domestic network. Unique aspects include the integration of installation, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances into a single contract bundle.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: PC-based Microwave Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES)
- Scope: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances (if any) included in bid price
- Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery
- Inspection: Pre-dispatch inspection by Buyer/Consignee or nominated external agency; inspection payable by Buyer; 7-day readiness window; rejection rights preserved
- Service readiness: Must have established India-based installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance service network with local centres listed
- EMD: ₹3,94,000; DD payable to “Pay and accounts Officer, NRB” in Mumbai; scanned DD proof required with bid
- Delivery terms: Installation and commissioning within the contract scope; training of operators included
- Misc: All costs included in bid price; statutory clearances, if any, to be arranged by bidder
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹3,94,000 via DD or online; submission proof must accompany bid
- Experience: Demonstrates capability to supply and service ICP-OES instruments; India-based after-sales support network
- Delivery: Installation, testing, commissioning complete within the contract period; training of operators
- Payment: Not explicitly defined beyond scope; ensure bid covers installation, commissioning, and training
- Documentation: OEM authorizations, GST, PAN, financials, and evidence of service centers; pre-dispatch inspection readiness communication
- Warranty: 1 year warranty; OEM certificates must be submitted at delivery; breakdown rectification during guarantee period
- Penalties: Liquidated damages or penalties not detailed; ensure contingency and acceptance testing are understood
- Compliance: Must adhere to the buyer’s terms on inspection, testing, and acceptance; ensure IS/IEC standards alignment if applicable