Indian Council Of Agricultural Research Custom Bid for Services Bangalore Karnataka 25% Scope Change 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department Of Agricultural Research And Education (DARE), invites bids for a Custom Bid for Services in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA with an estimated value of ₹500,000. The contract features a flexible scope clause allowing up to 25% quantity or duration changes at the contract issue stage and again post-issue, for lumpsum service arrangements. Bidders must ensure a local service presence in the state of the consignee and provide dedicated support channels. The opportunity targets service providers capable of rapid onboarding and compliant delivery within Karnataka, leveraging the 25% adjustment provision to accommodate project evolution. This procurement emphasizes contractual flexibility, service continuity, and mandatory certificate uploads as part of bid submission.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are explicitly provided in the tender data or BOQ (Total BOQ items: 0).
• Key risk mitigations hinge on mandatory office presence in the consignee state and a dedicated/toll-free support line.
• The buyer requires bidders to upload required certificates and conform to any ATC/Corrigendum amendments.
• The contract is a service-based engagement with potential scope adjustments up to 25% depending on contract performance and buyer consent.
• No explicit product category or equipment standards are listed; bidders should prepare generic service proposals aligned to ICAR’s common service standards and respond to any future amendments.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• 25% option clause allows scope/duration increase up to 25% at contract issue and post-issue with bidder consent.
• Bidders must not be in liquidation or bankruptcy; upload an undertaking confirming financial standing.
• Office presence in Karnataka is mandatory; provide documentary evidence.
• Bidder must have a dedicated/toll-free service number and an escalation matrix for service support.
• Failure to upload required certificates/documents may lead to rejection; ensure all per bid documents are provided.
• Sub-contracting restrictions apply; no assignment without prior written consent; liability remains with the seller.
• No BOQ items; bidders should align proposals with ICAR’s general service standards and ATC terms.