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The National Seeds Corporation Limited, Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, invites bids for Rhizobium inoculants conforming to IS 8268 (Q3) in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The procurement specifies ISI marked inoculants with license conformity, viable cell counts, moisture limits, base type and carrier details. A ₹10,000 EMD applies, and the supply is arranged on a FOR basis with Jharkhand as destination. A long-term staggered delivery clause may allow extended orders, and a 12-month contract price validity is indicated. The tender emphasizes test reports from NABL/ILAC-accredited labs and on-demand documentation. Unique aspects include 200 g packing rate guidance and supplier readiness for variable order quantities under option clauses. This is a targeted procurement for government-run agriculture programs in Jharkhand.
Product: Rhizobium inoculants for pulses crop
Packing: 200 g per unit (powder or liquid as applicable)
Standards: IS 8268 compliance, ISI marked
Performance: viable cell count (CFU) and moisture percentage limits
Packaging & labeling: carrier-based material specifications, base type, and particle size
Test reports: NABL/ILAC accredited lab proof of conformity; reports to be furnished on demand
EMD amount and FOR Jharkhand delivery terms with 12-month contract validity
Option clauses allow quantity variation up to 25-300% with adjusted delivery timelines
200 g packing rate must be inclusive of all taxes and supply destinations in Jharkhand
Rates quoted on FOR delivery basis; taxes included; no extra tax claims; EMD ₹10,000
Delivery can be phased; extended delivery time logic applies when option quantities are exercised
Not explicitly stated in ATC; implied LD via contract terms for late delivery
Must meet EMD submission of ₹10,000
Demonstrate IS 8268 conformity and ISI marking
Provide NABL/ILAC lab test reports on demand and manufacturing license
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Rhizobium Inocultants (Bio Fertilizer)-IS:8268 (Q3)
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CATALOG Specification
ATC
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmity & License | ISI marked | Yes, No Or higher |
| Confirmity & License | Confirmity to standards | IS:8268 Latest, FCO standards |
| Confirmity & License | Manufacturing license for product | Yes Or higher |
| Generic | Type of carrier | Peat soil |
| Generic | Viable Cell count(CFU Minimum) | 5 x 107 cell per gm |
| Generic | Moisture percent by weight,maximum incase of carrier based | 40.0 - 100.0 Or higher |
| Generic | Base Type | Moist /dry powder |
| Generic | Particle size in case of carrier based material | 0.15- 0.212 mm IS sieve |
| Packaging & Marking | Packing Size((Powder) | 200 gram |
| Packaging & Marking | Packing Size((Liquid) | NA |
| Shelf life & Storage Temperature | Shelf Life | 12, 24, 36 Or higher |
| Test Report/Certification | Availability Of Test Report From Central Govt/Nabl/Ilac Accredited Lab To Prove Conformity To Specification | Yes |
| Test Report/Certification | Copies of reports and certifications to be furnished to buyer on demand at time of supplies | Yes |
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates of similar supply
Financial statements for last fiscal year
EMD submission proof (₹10,000)
Technical bid documents demonstrating IS 8268 conformity
OEM authorization/certification for Rhizobium inoculant
NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports or equivalent certificates
Manufacturing license for the product
Any other documents as per buyer terms
Extended Deadline
18-Jun-2026, 4:00 pm
Opening Date
18-Jun-2026, 4:30 pm
| S.No | Seller | Item | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGRICULTURE BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT CO-OP SOCIETY LIMITED Under PMA | Make : AGRICULTURE BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT CO-OP SOCIETY LIMITED--AGRICULTURE BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT CO-OP SOCIETY LIMITED Model : 200200 | 12-06-2026 14:04:13 | |
| 2 | ROYAL CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS Under PMA | Make : Unbranded--ROYAL CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS Model : SANJIVANI Rhizobium Inocultants | 15-06-2026 11:31:59 |
| Rank | Seller | Price | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | ROYAL CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS(MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:General ) Under PMA | Item Categories : Rhizobium Inocultants (Bio Fertilizer)-IS:8268 | |
| L2 | AGRICULTURE BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT CO-OP SOCIETY LIMITED (MSE,MII)( MSE Social Category:General ) Under PMA | Item Categories : Rhizobium Inocultants (Bio Fertilizer)-IS:8268 |
Key insights about JHARKHAND tender market
Bidders must submit the EMD of ₹10,000, GST and PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorizations, and NABL/ILAC lab conformity reports. The product must be ISI marked and IS 8268 compliant, with a 200 g packing size. Ensure FOR Jharkhand delivery and rates valid for 12 months.
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, last financial statements, experience certificates for similar supply, EMD submission proof, manufacturing license, ISI/IS 8268 conformity proofs, OEM authorization, and NABL/ILAC lab reports or equivalents available on demand.
Products must be ISI marked and conform to IS 8268; manufacturing license for the product is mandatory; test reports from NABL/ILAC-accredited labs must prove conformity with specified CFU, moisture, base type, and particle size criteria.
Delivery terms are FOR Jharkhand with potential phased deliveries. The option clause allows quantity variation up to 25% initially and up to 300% across the contract term, with delivery periods linked to the last delivery order date and adjusted accordingly.
Quotations must be all-inclusive (taxes, GST) for the 200 g packing, FOR Jharkhand delivery. Rates remain valid for 12 months under the running contract, with no additional tax claims beyond the quoted price.
EMD is ₹10,000. Eligibility requires ISI marking and IS 8268 conformity, valid manufacturing license, NABL/ILAC lab test proof, OEM authorization, GST registration, PAN, and relevant experience in supplying similar biofertilizers.
Suppliers must furnish NABL/ILAC-accredited lab test reports proving specification conformity, including CFU counts, moisture limits, and carrier/base details, along with packaging and shelf-life data when demanded by the buyer.
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Main Document
CATALOG Specification
ATC
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS