Tender Overview
The Directorate Of Animal Husbandry, under the Gujarat Agriculture and Cooperation Department, seeks supply of micro/semi-micro analytical weighing balances with IS/Model approvals and OEM authorization. Estimated value: ₹310,000. Delivery/installation locations include Jamnagar, Morbi, Patan, Dharpur Patan, Bhuj and others across Gujarat. Key differentiators are the requirement for Model approval certificates, calibration traceability, and a comprehensive warranty. The procurement emphasizes conformity testing, lab-grade accuracy, and compatibility with buyer-specific interfaces. This is a multi-site supply and may require adherence to a formal buyer-added option for quantity variation up to 25%, at contracted rates. Bidders should prepare for model-specific approvals and in-field installation where needed.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Group Type/Application focusing on Intended Application, Scope of Supply, and Category of weighing scale.
- Nominal Rated Load Capacity: as per IS and resolution requirements; higher capacity preferred if it meets required resolution.
- Resolution: specified per model; precision close to IS thresholds.
- Weighing System Accuracy: percentage of Rated Output (RO) per governing IS; ensure compliance with IS standards.
- Overloads: Safe Overload Capacity and Ultimate Overload metrics in percent of Rated Load; close weighing chamber design.
- Pan Size: nominal platform diameter in mm; material of rigid frame defined; calibration certificate valid date > 3 months prior to invoicing.
- Connectivity: available ports for data export, compatibility with lab systems.
- Environmental: operating temperature/humidity range; power requirements and efficiency.
- Testing/Certification: Type approval model certificate from Director Legal Metrology on demand; test reports from accredited labs.
- Warranty: comprehensive warranty; OEM/model-specific compliance.
Terms & Eligibility
- EMD: not specified in tender; bidders must verify GST applicability and deliver GST as per actuals.
- Delivery: multi-location installation including Jamnagar and Pala; option to increase quantity up to 25% with extended delivery timelines.
- Experience: bidder or OEM must have prior regular supply of similar weighing scales to government bodies for at least 1 year before bid opening; provide relevant references.
- Documentation: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and OEM authorizations; model approvals for each model when requested.
- Payment: terms not fully specified; GST reimbursement as applicable; ensure compliance with delivery and warranty terms.