Higher Education Department Kerala Lab Equipment Tender Alappuzha 2026 ISO 9001 Compliant & Service Center in Kerala

Tender Overview

Higher Education Department Kerala invites bids for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a broad range of laboratory equipment in Alappuzha, Kerala (686107). The procurement encompasses a suite of 21 items, including seed germinator, plant growth chamber, microscope with camera, Soxhlet extractor, refrigerated centrifuge, autoclave, electrophoresis systems, muffle furnace, analytical balance, rotary evaporator, flame photometer, BOD incubator, laminar flow cabinet, and vertical electrophoresis with power pack. The contract scope requires SITC (Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning) with optional quantity adjustments up to 25% during delivery and contract currency. An ISO 9001 certification is required from bidders or OEMs, and a 1-year warranty is mandated. Bidders must have a registered Kerala service center and meet turnover criteria over the past three financial years. The buyer’s terms emphasize adherence to specified ATC clauses and post-sale support obligations, including after-sales service capability in India for imported items.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope of supply: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of goods; on-site or carry-in as per device requirement
• Mandatory standards: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; service center in Kerala; OEM authorization for imported items; post-sales service support in India
• Warranty: Minimum 1-year warranty; service availability within Kerala is mandatory for carry-in scenarios
• Delivery & quantity: Option clause allows ±25% quantity variation; delivery period adjustments based on original timeline with minimum 30 days extension
• Turnover & eligibility: Three-year average turnover (last completed financial year) as per bid document; audited balance sheets or CA certificate required
• Notes: 21 items listed in BOQ with varied specifications; exact item-wise specs are not detailed in the data provided

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount and modality as per bid document (not specified here); ensure submission with bid
• Warranty: Minimum 1-year warranty for all items
• Service centers: Functional service center in Kerala required; OEM or bidder must provide local support
• Turnover: Average annual turnover over last 3 years as defined in bid; audited statements or CA certificate required
• Imported items: OEM/Authorized Seller must have registered Indian office for after-sales support
• Delivery terms: SITC scope; option to increase quantity by up to 25% during contract; delivery timeline linked to original delivery order dates
• Documentation: Upload ISO 9001 certificate, OEM authorizations, GST, PAN, turnover proofs, and relevant experience certificates