Tender Overview
The Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC), operating under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), invites bids under the AutomationTestCategory_DoNotUse (Q3) for an unspecified product/service category. The tender notes a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% variation at contract award and during currency, with rates fixed to contracted values. Key logistical guidance clarifies delivery timelines start after the original delivery order’s final date, and that extended delivery may be computed as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. This tender emphasizes adherence to the option clause and delivery scheduling rules in the absence of BOQ specifications. The opportunity is positioned within the government procurement framework overseen by ATIC in the Dare sector, with no specified start/end dates or estimated value disclosed.
- Organization: Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC)
- Department: Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)
- Location: Not disclosed in tender data
- Category: AutomationTestCategory_DoNotUse (Q3)
- Key differentiator: Explicit quantity variation rights and calculated delivery extensions
Technical Specifications & Requirements
No technical specifications are published for this tender. However, the buyer terms include a mandatory option clause allowing a 25% quantity increase/decrease at bid/contract, with contracted rates upheld. Delivery period calculations begin from the last date of the original delivery order; if extended, the additional time equals (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a 30‑day minimum. Bidders must align with these delivery flexibilities and comply with the provided terms.
- No BOQ items published
- Option clause: up to 25% quantity variation
- Delivery timing rule: from last date of original order; minimum extension 30 days
- Pricing: at contracted rates during currency
- Compliance focus: delivery scheduling and option clause adherence
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/ security deposit: Not specified in the data provided
- Delivery: Delivery period as per option clause with minimum 30 days extension when required
- Payment terms: Not specified
- Documentation: Not specified; bidders should prepare standard GST, PAN, and financials per typical government tenders
- Eligibility criteria: Adhere to option clause and deliver within the calculated timelines
- Other: No start/end dates or estimated value disclosed; ensure readiness for 25% quantity variation and corresponding delivery planning