Agricultural Technology Information Centre Automation Tender Dare Gujarat 2025

Tender Overview

The Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC), operating under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), invites expressions related to an automation category procurement. The tender scope currently lacks defined product specifications and itemization in the BOQ, with no listed start or end dates and no estimated value published. The key differentiator lies in the buyer’s reserve rights under the option clause, allowing quantity variations up to ±25% and extended delivery under contracted terms, creating flexible bidding dynamics for suppliers. The tender emphasizes compliance with standard option-based delivery adjustments and logistics planning, rather than a fixed, single shipment requirement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category not specified; no BOQ items available
• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity up to 25% of bid/contract quantity at placement and during the currency of the contract
• Delivery timing: Initial period calculated from the last date of the original delivery order; extension time is proportionate to the ratio of increased quantity to original quantity, with a minimum of 30 days
• If the original delivery period is under 30 days, the extension equals the original period
• Possible extension up to the original delivery period during option exercise
• All bidders must comply with the defined option-based delivery framework and related scheduling terms
• No explicit product standards, certifications, or technical performance metrics are provided in the tender data

Terms & Eligibility

• Quantity variability permitted: up to 25% of contracted quantity (during order and currency of contract)
• Delivery extensions governed by the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Delivery period adjustments may be exercised while maintaining contracted rates
• No start date, end date, or EMD value specified in the data; bidders should seek clarification
• Compliance with option clause and delivery scheduling is mandatory for bid submission