NIMHANS Bengaluru Cryo Electron Microscope Tender 2025 - TEM/CTMS Equipment Procurement, EMD ₹3.9 Cr, ISI/ISO Standards

Tender Overview

National Institute Of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, invites bids for Cryo Electron Microscope / Transmission Electron Microscope equipment. The estimated EMD is ₹3,900,000. The procurement scope includes delivery, installation, and commissioning at the Department of Biophysics, NIMHANS, Bengaluru 560029. Bidders must provide experience certificates for similar government/PSU deployments, and may need MSME/NSIC exemption documents. OEM installation expertise and data sheet alignment with offered products are required to avoid bid rejection. Site visit is optional but recommended, with bidder risk for information gaps.

• Organization: NIMHANS
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Product: Cryo TEM / Transmission Electron Microscope equipment
• EMD: ₹3,900,000
• Key differentiator: OEM/Certified resource installation, signed Integrity Pact, and detailed product data sheet alignment
• Unique aspect: Security policy for non-return of faulty hard disks; mandatory OEM authorization where applicable

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are published in the tender data; bidders must rely on the Data Sheet uploaded with bid and ensure tight parameter alignment with offered equipment
• Required submission elements include: Data Sheet, OEM authorization (where applicable), and installation/commissioning plan by OEM-certified personnel
• Installation scope includes on-site setup, testing, configuration, and user training where applicable
• Ensure compliance with data integrity and security policies, especially regarding hard disk handling and non-return conditions
• Site address: Dr B Padmanabhan, HOD, Department of Biophysics, NIMHANS, Bengaluru 560029
• GST handling as per bid terms; GST rate to be applied by bidder with actuals reimbursement up to quoted rate
• Integrity Pact compliance with Buyer’s policy; scanned copy to be uploaded

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹3,900,000; payment terms to be clarified in the final contract; exemption possible if MSME/NSIC status is proven
• Experience: Submission of experience certificates for supply to Govt/PSU or reputed private organizations, related to high-end biomedical equipment
• Installation/Commissioning: To be performed by OEM or OEM-certified resources or authorized resellers
• Data Sheet: Must be uploaded and match technical parameters offered; mismatches may lead to rejection
• Non-return policy: Faulty hard disks will not be returned; plan data security accordingly
• Integrity Pact: Must be signed and uploaded; GST handling per actuals or applicable rates
• Site visit: Optional; bidder bears visit costs and assumes all site conditions
• OEM Authorization: Required where applicable; provide authorization documents