Tender Overview
Annamalai University (Higher Education Department, Tamil Nadu) invites bids for a non-refrigerated centrifuge intended for general purpose and research. The procurement covers Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC) with unspecified quantity and value. The contract includes an option clause allowing ±25% quantity adjustments and a delivery timeline linked to the original delivery order. Bidders must ensure functional service centres in the state or establish one within 30 days of award, with proof required for payment release. For imported equipment, the OEM must have an India-registered office to provide after-sales support. Unique terms include extended delivery calculations and mandatory compliance with these conditions.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Non-Refrigerated Centrifuge for General Purpose and Research
 - Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of centrifuge equipment
 - Delivery/extension logic: Option to increase quantity up to 25% during contract or currency, with delivery time extended by formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
 - Service capability: Functional Service Centre required in the State of each consignee location; must be established within 30 days if not present
 - OEM/Imported products: OEM or authorized seller must have a registered Indian office for after-sales support
 - Payment linkage: Payment terms subject to documentary evidence of service capability for in-state or imported equipment
 - Delivery commencement: From the last date of the original delivery order; extended periods follow the same rule
 
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMS/EMD: Amount not disclosed in tender data (verify during bid submission)
 - Delivery timeline: Delivery period commences from the last date of the original delivery order; additional time follows option clause
 - Service centre obligation: Establish a Functional Service Centre in-state within 30 days of award; payment released after submission of service centre evidence
 - OEM support: Imported equipment requires an India-registered OEM or Authorized Seller with after-sales support capability
 - Scope inclusion: Bid price must cover Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC)
 - Option clause compliance: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contracted rates
 - Warranty/after-sales: Not explicitly stated; ensure clarity in final bid response