ICAR Laboratory Chemicals & Reagents Tender Varansi UP 2025 – Hazardous Materials Handling & GST Compliance

Tender Overview

The Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Department Of Agricultural Research And Education (DARE) invites bids for a diverse set of laboratory chemicals and reagents including Mercaptoethanol, Propanol, Acetic acid, Acetone HPLC Grade, Acetonitrile, TWEEN 20, Glycerol, Sodium phosphate salts, Sodium chloride, and RNase AWAY, among others. The procurement location is Varansi, Uttar Pradesh, with the broader category covering chemical reagents used in agronomic and biochemical research. The scope focuses on supply of multiple chemical items across 26 BOQ entries, with emphasis on safety, non-toxicity, and regulatory compliance. Unique factors include hazardous material handling requirements and mandatory OEM authorization for distributors. The contract aims to ensure consistent supply to central/state government research infrastructure. Bidders should expect strict supplier qualification criteria and performance considerations for ongoing delivery reliability.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names include Mercaptoethanol, Acetone HPLC Grade, Ascorbic acid, Methyl jasmonate, Methanol, Chloroform, Sodium acetate, Sodium phosphate dibasic/monobasic, Toluene HPLC Grade, RNase AWAY and more.
• No explicit numeric specifications are published; however, emphasis on hazardous material handling, MSDS packaging details (Batch No., manufacture date, gross/net weight) and non-toxic/harmless to health requirements are stated.
• Bidders must demonstrate OEM authorization where applicable and ensure compliance with local safety regulations for hazardous chemicals during transport and storage.
• GST invoice uploaded in GeM portal is required during invoicing; price quotations should consider applicable GST rates.
• The 26-item BOQ lacks explicit quantity/unit data; bidders should prepare to supply per item against purchaser’s purchase order and maintain traceability.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• GST advice applies; bidder bears responsibility for applicable rates; reimbursement follows actuals or applicable rates.
• Experience criteria: 3 years of regularly manufactured/supplied similar category products to Central/State Government or PSU; provide contract copies for each year; primary product in bunch bids must meet criterion.
• Hazardous chemical handling: adhere to transport/handling/safety/environment regulations; MSDS and batch details must be printed on packaging.
• Manufacturer Authorization: OEM/Original Service Provider authorization required for authorized distributors.
• Products must be non-toxic and safe; toxic items require MSDS documentation.
• Contract termination provisions cover non-delivery, failure to comply, insolvency, misrepresentation, or breach; GST invoice submission via GeM portal is mandatory.