Refrigerated Centrifuge For General And Research Purpose
Rubber Board
KOTTAYAM, KERALA
Posted:
30 January 2025
Closed:
10 February 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) invites bids for a Refrigerated Centrifuge destined for general and research use. The procurement value is not disclosed; the Bid Security/EMD is listed at ₹47,000. Bidders must consider an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution, with compatible delivery windows. Installation and commissioning are required to be performed by OEM personnel or OEM-certified resources, with data sheets to be uploaded for verification. This tender emphasizes non-obsolescence (minimum 5 years residual life) and end-user documentation, ensuring the selected centrifuge remains serviceable through the contract term. The procurement is positioned to support ICAR’s research infrastructure without disclosing exact city-level delivery specifics in the notice.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Refrigerated centrifuge for general and research use; no explicit model or capacity listed in the notice
- Data documentation: Upload Data Sheet matching offered product specifications; mismatch may lead to bid rejection
- Standard and certification expectations: Explicit standards not provided; bidder must demonstrate compliance through datasheet guarantees and OEM authorizations
- Installation scope: On-site installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and training handled by OEM or certified resellers
- Authorisation requirements: OEM authorization or distributor/service provider authorization required with complete contact details
- End-User Certificate: Provided in buyer’s standard format if requested by the buyer
- Obsolescence risk: Product must have at least 5 years residual market life; not declared end-of-life by OEM before then
- Sub-contracting and assignment: Prohibited without prior written consent; ultimate liability remains with seller
- Data integrity: Ensure alignment between data sheet and delivered product to avoid rejection
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹47,000 to be submitted as specified in tender documents
- Quantity clause: Purchaser may increase or decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid/contract quantity; extensions follow a defined formula
- Delivery: Delivery period to be calculated from original delivery order date; any extension follows the option clause with minimum 30 days
- Installation responsibility: OEM-certified personnel must conduct installation, commissioning, and training
- Documentation: Include OEM authorization, data sheet, End User Certificate (if requested), and risk-compliance declarations
- Financial standing: Bidder must demonstrate non-liquidation status and no bankruptcy proceedings; an undertaking is required
- Warranty and penalties: Not explicitly stated; bidders should anticipate performance and warranty implications per standard ICAR procurement norms
