Indian Air Force Procurement: Meril/Erba XL System Packs & Lab Reagents Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (Department Of Military Affairs) seeks to procure a variety of laboratory consumables and diagnostic system packs, including Meril Lyse BF/DTI 200–500 mL offerings and Erba Mannheim XL System packs for multiple analytes (cholesterol through uric acid, creatinine, lipids, enzymes, and proteins). Estimated contract value is ₹499,146.90 with no explicit bid start date or end date published. The scope centers on cold-chain sensitive items requiring proper temperature control during transport, reinforced by a mandatory certificate confirming cold-chain compliance. The BOQ lists 38 items, but item-level specifics are not disclosed in the data. The tender emphasizes flexibility in quantity through an option clause, enabling up to ±25% variation from order quantity at contracted rates, and clarifies delivery timing based on the last delivery order date. The procurement targets medical laboratory reagents and associated autowash kits, highlighting high-precision diagnostic reagents and cold storage requirements. Unique aspects include a formal option to adjust quantity and a conditional delivery schedule tied to extension rules.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Meril Lyse BF/DTI Lyse 500 mL; Meril Lyse BFFBH Lyse 500 mL; Meril Lyse BF FDTI Lyse 200 mL; Meril Cell Quant 5 percent 20 L; Erba Mannheim XL System packs for multiple analytes (Cholesterol to Uric Acid, including HDL/LDL, enzyme panels, and total protein)
• Quantity/Value: Estimated value ₹499,146.90; 38 items listed in BOQ; no itemized quantities published
• Delivery considerations: Cold chain required during transport; certificate of cold-chain compliance mandatory
• Standards/Certifications: Not specified in data; mention of IS/ISO not provided; attention to reagent kit compatibility and cold storage standards implied
• Contract flexibility: Option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during and after contract; delivery period linked to last delivery order date
• Documentation: GST, PAN, canceled cheque and EFT mandate requirements referenced in accompanying ATC/terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial terms: Not explicitly disclosed; contract allows quantity variation and extension timing rules
• Delivery timelines: Delivered quantities governed by last delivery order date with extended-period calculation; minimum 30 days rule embedded if required
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, canceled cheque, EFT mandate (bank-certified); cold-chain certificate required
• Storage/handling: Proper cold storage during transport; supplier to provide cold-chain compliance certificate
• ATC/ATC clauses: Buyer-added terms require compliance with option clause and cold-chain verification; vendor code creation process referenced
• Warranty/after-sales: Not specified in provided data; no explicit penalty or LD mentioned
• Eligibility criteria: Not enumerated; bidders must adhere to standard government procurement formalities and accompanying ATC clauses