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Indian Council Of Agricultural Research MINIMUM ESSENTIAL MEDIUM & Cell Culture Reagents Tender Bangalore Karnataka 2026

Bid Publish Date

19-Oct-2026, 11:16 am

Bid End Date

09-Nov-2026, 12:00 pm

Progress

Issue19-Oct-2026, 11:16 am
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Tender Overview

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) invites bids for the supply of cell culture media and allied reagents in Bangalore, Karnataka (560001). The procurement scope covers a broad spectrum of items including MINIMUM ESSENTIAL MEDIUM Eagle modified with Earle’s Salts and L-glutamine variants, buffers, viral transport kits, agarose, PBS, skim milk powder, DNA ladders, SYBR Green premix, Taq Master Mix, Ficoll, and more. The price bid must include all costs as the scope is for GOODS only, per Buyer ATC. BOQ lists 19 items; exact quantities are not disclosed. This is a non-installation, goods-only procurement emphasizing supply reliability and timely delivery. Unique aspect includes a diverse catalog of molecular biology and tissue culture reagents within a single tender.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Items listed include: MINIMUM ESSENTIAL MEDIUM Eagle modified with Earle’s Salts and L-glutamine w/o sodium bicarbonate 1 x 10 L, TAE 50X Buffer 1L, VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT VTM, Agarose 500g, Phosphate Buffered Saline PBS, Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle’s Medium 1 x 10 L, Sybr Green Premix 200 Rxns, Taq Master mix for PCR 1 x 1 mL, RNase DNase Free Water 500 mL, and more as per the 19-item BOQ. Delivery location and total estimated value are not disclosed in the data.
  • No explicit technical standards or certifications are listed in the tender data; product-specific standards, if any, must be verified in the ATC or with ICAR procurement. Key emphasis is on GOODS-only supply and compatibility with standard molecular biology workflows. Items are compatible with typical laboratory settings and require proper cold-chain handling where applicable.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Scope: GOODS supply only; installation not required
  • EMD: Not disclosed in provided data; verify via ATC/document view
  • Delivery timeline: Not specified; confirm schedule in final ATC
  • Payment terms: Not specified; confirm terms in ATC and contract
  • Documentation: Standard bid documents; OEM authorizations and technical compliance may be required per ATC; GST/PAN likely expected during bid submission
  • Eligibility: Suppliers with prior GST registration and ability to supply laboratory reagents; ensure compliance with ATC and ICAR procurement policies
  • Penalties/ warranties: Not specified in data; verify in ATC for LD or warranty clauses

Key Specifications

    • MINIMUM ESSENTIAL MEDIUM Eagle modified with Earle’s Salts and L-glutamine w/o sodium bicarbonate 1 x 10 L
    • TAE 50X BUFFER 1L
    • VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT VTM
    • Agarose 500g
    • Phosphate Buffered Saline PBS
    • Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle’s Medium 1 x 10 L
    • Sybr Green Premix 200 Rxns
    • Taq Master mix for PCR 1 x 1 mL
    • RNase DNase Free Water 500 mL

Terms & Conditions

  • Goods-only supply, no installation or commissioning

  • EMD amount not disclosed; verify in ATC

  • Delivery schedule and payment terms to be confirmed in final ATC

  • BOQ contains 19 items; exact quantities not listed

  • OEM authorization may be required for specific items

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Details to be provided in ATC; current data indicates GOODS-only supply with unspecified payment schedule

Delivery Schedule

Delivery timelines to be specified in ATC; bidders should confirm lead times for 19 catalog items

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LD provisions to be defined in ATC; verify penalties for late delivery or non-conformance

Bidder Eligibility

  • GST registered supplier capable of delivering laboratory reagents

  • Experience in supplying molecular biology/media reagents

  • Ability to provide OEM authorizations for listed items

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Tender Data

Bid Details

Quantity

576

Category

Minimum Essential Medium Eagle modified with Earle s Salts and L glutamine w o sodium bicarbonate 1 x 10 L

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Bid Validity

180 (Days)

Bid Type

Service

Evaluation

Total value wise evaluation

Inspection Required

No

Tech Clarification Time

2 Days

Preference & Exemptions

EMD Required

No

MII Purchase Preference

Yes

MII Preference Band

L1+20%

MSE Purchase Preference

Yes

MSE Preference Band

L1+15%

MSE Exemption/Relaxation

Yes

Startup Exemption/Relaxation

Yes

Bid Splitting Applied

No

Requirements

OEM Avg. Turnover

16

Past Performance

10 %

Experience Required

2 Year (s)

Arbitration Clause

No

Mediation Clause

No

Additional Tender Data

Commercial Details

Tender Category

Goods

Bid To RA

No

Bid To RA Enabled

No

Item Category

Minimum Essential Medium Eagle modified with Earle s Salts and L glutamine w o sodium bicarbonate 1 x 10 L , TAE 50X BUFFER 1L , Glasgow Minimum Essential Medium with L glutamine without Tryptose Phosphate Broth and Sodium Bicarbonate Powder suitable For Cell Culture 10X1L , 3 3 5 5 Tetramethylbenzide Liquid Substrate 1L , VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT VTM , Agarose 500g , Phosphate Buffered Saline PBS Dulbeccos formula powder w o Ca Mg 1 10L , Sybr Green Premix 200 Rxns , Dulbecco s Modifica Eagle s Medium 1 x 10 L , Skim milk powder 500 gm , Ethanol 500ml , Haymen Lab Chemicals Ethanol AR hplc 100 500ML , 3 3 Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride 10 g , 50 bp DNA Ladder Ready to use , 100bp DNA Ladder Ready to Use 500ul , 1KB DNA Ladder 500ul , Ficoll 1 x 25 g , Taq Master mix for PCR 1 x 1 mL , Rnase DNase Free Water 500ML

Delivery Details

Max Delivery Days

30

Delivery Locations

1

Delivery Cities

Bengaluru Urban

Delivery Pincodes

560064

Delivery Locations

ConsigneeAddressCityStatePincodeQuantityDelivery DaysAdditional Requirement
Aparna Kaushik560064,Post Box No.6450, Ramagondanahalli, YelahankaBengaluru UrbanKarnataka560064330-

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Documents 5

GeM-Bidding-10055319.pdf

Main Document

BOQ Document

BOQ

BOQ Document

BOQ

Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 19 Items Sign in for GEM prices

#1

Minimum Essential Medium Eagle modified with Earle s Salts and L glutamine w o sodium bicarbonate 1 x 10 L

Minimum Essential Medium Eagle modified with Earle s Salts and L glutamine w o sodium bicarbonate 1 x 10 L

3 nos Delivery: 30 days
#2

TAE 50X BUFFER 1L

TAE 50X BUFFER 1L

5 nos Delivery: 30 days
#3

Glasgow Minimum Essential Medium with L glutamine without Tryptose Phosphate Broth and Sodium Bicarbonate Powder suitable For Cell Culture 10X1L

Glasgow Minimum Essential Medium with L glutamine without Tryptose Phosphate Broth and Sodium Bicarbonate Powder suitable For Cell Culture 10X1L

2 nos Delivery: 30 days
#4

3 3 5 5 Tetramethylbenzide Liquid Substrate 1L

3 3 5 5 Tetramethylbenzide Liquid Substrate 1L

1 nos Delivery: 30 days
#5

VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT VTM

VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT VTM

500 nos Delivery: 30 days
#6

Agarose 500g

Agarose 500g

2 nos Delivery: 30 days
#7

Phosphate Buffered Saline PBS Dulbeccos formula powder w o Ca Mg 1 10L

Phosphate Buffered Saline PBS Dulbeccos formula powder w o Ca Mg 1 10L

5 nos Delivery: 30 days
#8

Sybr Green Premix 200 Rxns

Sybr Green Premix 200 Rxns

5 nos Delivery: 30 days
#9

Dulbecco s Modifica Eagle s Medium 1 x 10 L

Dulbecco s Modifica Eagle s Medium 1 x 10 L

2 nos Delivery: 30 days
#10

Skim milk powder 500 gm

Skim milk powder 500 gm

4 nos Delivery: 30 days
#11

Ethanol 500ml

Ethanol 500ml

10 nos Delivery: 30 days
#12

Haymen Lab Chemicals Ethanol AR hplc 100 500ML

Haymen Lab Chemicals Ethanol AR hplc 100 500ML

5 nos Delivery: 30 days
#13

3 3 Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride 10 g

3 3 Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride 10 g

2 nos Delivery: 30 days
#14

50 bp DNA Ladder Ready to use

50 bp DNA Ladder Ready to use

5 nos Delivery: 30 days
#15

100bp DNA Ladder Ready to Use 500ul

100bp DNA Ladder Ready to Use 500ul

5 nos Delivery: 30 days
#16

1KB DNA Ladder 500ul

1KB DNA Ladder 500ul

3 nos Delivery: 30 days
#17

Ficoll 1 x 25 g

Ficoll 1 x 25 g

2 nos Delivery: 30 days
#18

Taq Master mix for PCR 1 x 1 mL

Taq Master mix for PCR 1 x 1 mL

10 nos Delivery: 30 days
#19

Rnase DNase Free Water 500ML

Rnase DNase Free Water 500ML

5 nos Delivery: 30 days
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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for similar supply

4

Financial statements (last 2-3 years)

5

EMD submission proof (as applicable in ATC)

6

Technical bid documents showing product specifications

7

OEM authorization/Manufacturer authorization (if bidding on OEM items)

8

Any existing compliance certificates relevant to laboratory reagents

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about KARNATAKA tender market

How to bid for ICAR cell culture media tender in Bangalore 2026

Bidders must submit a complete goods-only proposal with technical specs for the 19 listed items, along with GST, PAN, and experience certificates. The EMD amount is not disclosed in the data and will be specified in the ATC. Ensure OEM authorizations where required and provide delivery timelines consistent with ICAR expectations.

What documents are required for ICAR Bangalore reagents procurement

Required documents include GST registration, PAN card, financial statements, experience certificates for similar supplies, EMD submission proof, technical bid documents showing product specifications, and OEM authorizations if applicable. ATC may mandate additional lab-compliance certificates and manufacturer approvals.

What are the technical specifications for ICAR media items in this tender

The tender lists items such as MINIMUM ESSENTIAL MEDIUM Eagle modified with Earle’s Salts, TAE 50X Buffer, viral transport kit, Agarose, PBS, Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle’s Medium, SYBR Green Premix, Taq Master Mix, and RNase DNase Free Water. Exact batch sizes and concentrations must be confirmed in the ATC and BOQ final terms.

When is the bid submission deadline for ICAR Bangalore procurement

Deadline specifics are not provided in the data. Bidders should monitor the ATC document linked with the tender for submission dates, as well as any addenda that detail the final shipping windows and delivery schedules.

What are the EMD requirements for ICAR media supplies Bangalore

EMD amount is not disclosed in the initial data and will be stated in the ATC. Prepare remittance or online deposit documentation as per the ATC instructions, ensuring the EMD is valid through the bid evaluation period.

What delivery terms apply for the ICAR goods-only procurement in Karnataka

Delivery terms are not specified in the initial data. The ATC will define the required delivery windows per item. Bidders should propose realistic lead times for all 19 items and ensure compliance with potential cold-chain or storage requirements.

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