Geological Survey Of India Muffle Furnace AMC/CMC Tender Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

Geological Survey Of India (GSI), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, seeks a Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) / AMC for a pre-owned Muffle Furnace from the Apex make. The contract covers Comprehensive Maintenance with potential 25% adjustment in quantity or duration at issuance and post-award, targeting a project value around ₹7,00,000 and an EMD of ₹14,000. The procurement emphasizes reliable after-sales support, availability of spares, and service efficiency for ongoing operations in Lucknow. The tender highlights the use of fixed deposit receipts (FDR) as an alternative to traditional performance bonds and requires strict adherence to post-award documentation and compliance.

• Organization: Geological Survey Of India
• Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
• Product: Pre-owned Muffle Furnace AMC/CMC (Apex brand)
• Estimated value: ₹7,00,000; EMD: ₹14,000
• Key differentiator: 25% quantity/duration flexibility; FDR option for security
• Unique aspect: Replacement/adjustment provisions after award; delivery of hard copy FDR within 15 days

This summary targets bidders seeking government procurement opportunities in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing compliance, financial security options, and post-award adaptability. The scope concentrates on maintenance for a specific laboratory furnace asset under GSI's purview, with emphasis on reliability, documentation, and timely service delivery. Bidders should prepare to demonstrate capability for AMC/CMC of pre-owned equipment and to align with local procurement norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item: Pre-owned Muffle Furnace (Apex make)
• Service: Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC/AMC) for the furnace
• Scope: Post-warranty maintenance, preventive servicing, spare parts availability, emergency support
• Security: EMD ₹14,000; alternative FDR option for performance security with issuer name: “ADG & HOD, GSI, NR, Lucknow”
• Flexibility: Up to 25% adjustment in contract quantity or duration at issue and post-award
• Documentation: Upload required certificates and comply with ATC/Corrigendum
• Compliance: Ensure non-assignment/sub-contracting without prior written consent; joint and several liability retained
• Delivery/Submission: Hard copy of FDR to be delivered within 15 days of award; scanned copy uploaded
• Financial: Estimated contract value around ₹7,00,000; maintain financial stability and avoid liquidation or bankruptcy
• Delivery location: GSI facilities in Lucknow, with service visits as per terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹14,000; can be provided as FDR or standard EMD as per GeM GTC
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; ensure readiness for typical government terms including performance-based payments
• Acceptance: Successful bidder must upload required documents; non-submission leads to rejection
• Assignment/Sub-contract: Prohibited without written consent; liability remains shared with assignee
• Bank instrument: FDR must be in bidder’s name with pledge endorsement; release requires buyer endorsement
• Financial standing: Bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy and upload undertaking
• Delivery timeline: Not specified; ensure readiness for prompt service initiation post award
• Warranty/AMC scope: Not detailed; assume standard CMC coverage for maintenance and parts