Metnet IMD Aethalometer AE-33 CMC Half-Yearly Maintenance Tender New Delhi 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Metnet : An E-governance Intra-imd Portal New Delhi; Department: India Meteorological Department (imd); Location: SOUTH DELHI, DELHI - 110016. Procurement target: Aethalometer instrument with consumables (Mage Scientific AE-33) under a Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) on a half-yearly basis. Estimated contract value: ₹31,600,541.6 with EMD ₹790,000. Scope emphasizes maintenance of pre-owned equipment with required service availability in the consignee state; unique clause allows up to 25% variation in quantity or duration at contract issuance (and same post-issuance). Service office presence in the same state is mandatory, plus an escalation matrix for service support. This tender is distinguished by its emphasis on post-award service delivery, financial safeguards (EMD/PBG options), and supplier obligations relating to wage payments and documentation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Equipment: Mage Scientific AE-33 Aethalometer with consumables; no itemized BoQ provided.
• Contract type: Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC), time interval: half-yearly.
• Financials: Estimated value ₹31,600,541.6; EMD ₹790,000; payment terms require upfront salary/wage handling by the service provider and submission of statutory documents.
• Compliance & certificates: Upload mandatory certificates as per ATC/IFC; service office must be in the consignee state; escalation matrix for service support required.
• Flexibility: Option clause permits up to 25% increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration; firm acceptance required for revised terms.
• Delivery/after-sales: Hard copy EMD/FDR must be delivered within 5 days of bid end/open date; post-award DD/CG ensures performance security.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹790,000; acceptable forms include DD in favour of DDO, IMD, NEW DELHI or FDR; hard copies due within 5 days of bid end.
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by contractor; reimbursement to be claimed from the Buyer with statutory documents.
• Office presence: Service provider must maintain an office in the state of consignee; escalation matrix required.
• Documentation: Upload all required certificates; failure to submit may lead to rejection.
• Delivery/Performance: Comply with ATC/contractual terms; post-award DD submission within 15 days if using DD as PBG substitute.
• Eligibility: Bidder should not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; must upload undertaking confirming financial stability.
• SOW: Refer to attached file for scope of work; exact items not listed in BOQ.