Punjab State Government CBNAAT Procurement for Medical Education & Research Department Punjab 2026

Tender Overview

The Punjab State Government through the Medical Education and Research Department of Punjab seeks procurement services for a Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) system. The contract covers Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning (SITC) of the CBNAAT equipment, plus operator training and any required statutory clearances. The buyer reserves flexibility to adjust quantities up to 25% (+/-) of the bid quantity during and after contract execution, at contracted rates, with delivery timelines anchored to the original delivery period. The scope also includes handling the entire setup to operational status, reflecting the department’s emphasis on rapid deployment within the state. The project is anchored in Mohali, Punjab, with a focus on advancing molecular diagnostic capabilities for the medical education and research ecosystem. Unique aspects include FDR-based EMD submission and a formal requirement for a comprehensive SITC and training package, ensuring readiness of the CBNAAT platform for immediate clinical use.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) equipment
• Key technical parameters include: Number of Optics Channel, Number of Active Module, and overall Certification and Warranty terms
• Additional parameter: Features to be specified by bidders; the BOQ is currently not provided, implying bidders must interpret scope from tender terms
• EMD: ₹60,000; submission via traditional channels or as a fixed deposit receipt (FDR) in the name of Director, Punjab Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, Mohali
• Scope requires SITC, operator training, and potential statutory clearances if applicable
• Compliance with standard industry practices for CBNAAT systems and warranty terms requested by the department

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details: ₹60,000; bidders may submit via FDR in the name of the Punjab Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, Mohali, with endorsement on the back for withdrawal on demand or with pledgee sanction
• Scope: complete SITC package plus operator training and statutory clearance support if any
• Quantity: purchaser reserves the right to modify quantity by up to ±25% of bid quantity at contract placement; extended delivery time computed as per formula with a minimum of 30 days
• Delivery terms: deliver from the last date of the original delivery order; extended delivery periods may apply under option clause
• Documentation: submission must include FDR proof, hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/open date, and scanned copy of FDR with bid
• Additional ATC terms: bidder must comply with all buyer-added terms for scope, timelines, and payment products
• Warranty/Service: bidders should specify warranty terms and after-sales support as part of the SITC package