Tender Overview
Earth Sciences Secretariat seeks supply of miniature oceanographic instrument models, including Argo Float, Slocum Glider, Wave Rider Buoy, and Flux Mooring System, for INCOIS, Hyderabad. The scope covers six items with a standard 1-year warranty from delivery and acceptance. The procurement includes structured payment terms: 30% advance on order acceptance with ABG (110% of advance) valid 14 months; 60% on delivery; 10% after warranty completion. The package emphasizes post-sale service, escalation channels, and a dedicated support line. The contract allows quantity variation up to 25% during order and currency of contract, with delivery timelines linked to last delivery order date and extended periods pro-rated. This tender is issued by the Earth Sciences Secretariat under the Department of Earth Sciences for INCOIS in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope: miniature models of oceanographic instruments (Argo Float, Slocum Glider, Wave Rider Buoy, Flux Mooring System)
- Warranty: 1-year standard warranty on all models from delivery/acceptance
- Delivery & acceptance: completion of delivery with original signed invoice, test certificates, and pre-shipment QC pass
- Payment schedule: 30% advance with ABG 110% valid 14 months; 60% on delivery; 10% post-warranty; net after statutory deductions
- Support: dedicated toll-free/service escalation matrix required
- Penalties: standard escalation and warranty response within 7 working days but specific LD terms not disclosed
- BoM data: six items in BOQ with no quantitative values; procurement targets core models only
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/guarantee: not explicitly stated in data; supplier must provide advance bank guarantee for advance payment
- Delivery terms: delivery schedule aligned to order date with option for 25% quantity variation
- Warranty/after-sales: 1-year warranty; warranty service within 7 working days of notification
- Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, test certificates, and Q.C. pass certificates
- Escalation: mandatory escalation matrix and toll-free service line
- Eligibility: bidders must meet product and service capability for miniature oceanographic instrument models