Gauhati Medical College and Hospital Microscopes Tender Assam 2025 IS 4381 IS 5204

Tender Overview

Gauhati Medical College And Hospital in KAMRUP, ASSAM (PIN 781001) invites bids for the procurement of Microscopes meeting IS 4381 and IS 5204 standards (Pathological and Research). The tender indicates no BOQ items yet and no explicit estimated value or EMD published. The procurement emphasizes OEM/authorized supplier involvement, installation by OEM-certified personnel, and adherence to renewal life requirements. The bid allows a 25% quantity variation during contract and extended delivery periods, with delivery timelines linked to the original order date. Aimed at state government health procurement, the scope focuses on non-obsolete equipment with at least 7 years residual market life and mandatory OEM authorization if bidding through distributors. This tender highlights post-award service obligations, including after-sales support and training from OEM or authorized resellers. The emphasis on IS 4381/IS 5204 ensures standardized performance and calibration, while the inclusion of vendor qualification terms underlines robust eligibility criteria for participation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Microscopes (Pathology & Research) conforming to IS 4381 and IS 5204 standards
• Experience criteria: Supplier or OEM must have 3+ years of regular supply to Central/State Govt organizations or PSUs; contracts to be submitted as proof
• OEM authorization: Required if bidding via authorized distributors; provide OEM authorization form with complete contact details
• Installation & training: To be performed by OEM-certified personnel or OEM-authorized resellers; installation, commissioning, testing, and training scope defined by the tender
• Imported products: If applicable, OEM or authorized seller must have a registered India presence for after-sales service
• Delivery terms: Quantity variations up to 25%; delivery period aligned to original delivery order date; extension rules specified
• GST: Bidder to apply GST at applicable rates; reimbursement governed by actuals or lowest rate, subject to caps
• Obsolescence policy: Bid must include products with at least 7 years residual market life; no end-of-life offerings
• Documentation: OEM authorization and corporate details required with bid

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in the document; bidders must verify terms in buyer-added clauses
• Delivery window: Base delivery period defined by original order; additional time computed as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original period, minimum 30 days
• Financial standing: Bidders must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide an undertaking with bid
• Bid scope: Only non-obsolete products with at least 7 years residual life; OEM authorization required for distributors
• GST responsibility: GST applicability to be determined by bidder; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate
• Experience proof: Submit contracts showing supply to govt/PSU for 3 years; annual turnover thresholds implied by govt procurement norms
• Support & warranty: Installation and post-sales support by OEM/non-OEM partners must be clearly defined; training if applicable