Indian Institute Of Technology IIT Varanasi High Temperature Muffle Furnace with PID Controller 1800°C Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh seeks a High Temperature (1800°C) Muffle Furnace with PID controller for its Department of Higher Education operations. The procurement scope includes the supply of a precision furnace suitable for advanced materials testing, with PID-based temperature regulation. The tender highlights an option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates and potential extended delivery timelines. The buyer reserves rights to adjust quantities during contract performance and requires bidders to align with domestic aftersales support for imported items. Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This opportunity targets suppliers capable of delivering a technically compliant furnace under state-supported procurement norms, with emphasis on serviceability and delivery discipline.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: High Temperature Muffle Furnace with PID controller; rated for 1800°C operation.
• Industry context: Suitable for advanced materials research and high-temperature processing.
• Delivery readiness: Terms allow order quantity adjustments up to 25% during procurement and currency, with delivery calculations based on original delivery period and extended time formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• GST considerations: Bidders must determine GST applicability; reimbursement follows actuals or applicable rates with a cap on quoted GST percentage.
• Imported product clause: If imported, OEM or authorized seller must establish an Indian registered office for service support.
• Documentation emphasis: Emphasizes compliance, aftersales support, and financial integrity signals in the bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance: Not explicitly quantified in provided data; bidders must adhere to standard procurement norms and may need to provide security as per the tender terms.
• Financial standing: Bidders must confirm they are not under liquidation, court receivership, or bankruptcy; submit an undertaking with bid.
• GST: Bidder to verify GST applicability; reimbursement calculated per actuals with cap on GST percentage.
• OEM support: For imported units, an Indian-registered OEM/authorized seller must provide after-sales service; certificate required.
• Delivery & option clause: Quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract; delivery timelines linked to original and extended periods with minimum 30 days.