Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College Mahe Microscopes Tender Puducherry IS 4381 IS 5204 2025

Tender Overview

Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College Mahe seeks supply, installation, testing, commissioning of microscopes for pathological and research use, aligned with IS 4381 and IS 5204 (Q3). Scope includes delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances if any, with a warranty discussion (7-year extended warranty possible or LCC alternative). The contract allows a ±25% quantity variation during order and currency, with delivery calculated from the original delivery date and minimum 30 days extension. The vendor must ensure hardware/software integrity with a certificate disallowing embedded malicious code. Manufacturing date of hardware to be within 3 months prior to supply.

• Organization: Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College Mahe
• Location: Puducherry
• Category: Microscopes (Pathological and Research) per IS 4381, IS 5204
• Key differentiator: compliance with anti-malware certificate, current OEM models, and explicit installation/training scope
• Bid features: price includes all costs, from supply to operator training and statutory clearances (if any)

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Microscopes for pathology and research
• Standards: IS 4381 and IS 5204 (Q3)
• Documentation: mandatory anti-malware certificate for hardware/software; certificates must confirm no embedded malicious code
• Manufacturing date: not more than 3 months from date of supply
• Scope of supply: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, Training of operators, and provision of any required statutory clearances
• Warranty options: extendable up to 7 years; alternatively evaluate LCC with AMC
• OEM/current models: must be current, with active warranty support; avoid obsolescence
• Service requirements: acceptable performance, with penalties for deficient service per bid terms

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: amount not disclosed in the tender; bidder must refer to terms for exact submission
• Experience: bidder must demonstrate relevant supply and installation experience; proof via work orders through GeM
• Delivery: delivery windows subject to option clause; extension policies described in terms
• Payment: terms not explicitly stated; bid includes installation and commissioning costs
• Documentation: submit required certificates and OEM authorizations as per ATC/conditions
• Compliance: products must be current OEM models with active warranty; anti-malware certification mandatory
• Compliance deadline: ensure manufacturing date within 3 months prior to supply; ensure no embedded malicious code
• Risk: non-compliance may lead to bid rejection or seller blacklisting per terms