Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)
Agriculture Department
WEST CHAMPARAN, BIHAR
Posted:
2 January 2025
Closed:
13 January 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) seeks procurement of a Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES) system, including supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training. The scope also covers any statutory clearances if needed. Key terms include an option to increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% and a delivery timeline linked to the original delivery period, with calculation rules. Bidders must ensure data sheet alignment and GST considerations. This procurement emphasizes ISO 9001 compliance, BIS/type test certificates, and the requirement for a functional service center to support carry-in or on-site warranty, with a 30-day post-award establishment window if not existing. The tender emphasizes verifiable technical parameters and a robust post-sales support framework, ensuring traceability from bid to commissioning and operator training in the relevant state(s).
Target bidders should prepare a data sheet, ensure ISO 9001 certification, and confirm service-center availability. The procurement aims to secure a turnkey MP-AES solution with installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training bundled into a single bid,
with an emphasis on compliance, quality assurance, and post-sale support.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES) system
- Documentation: Upload Data Sheet; ensure product parameters match bid
- Certifications: ISO 9001 certification; BIS/type test certificates; OEM authorization where applicable
- Quality controls: Data sheet alignment; any unexplained mismatch may lead to rejection
- Scope of supply: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning (SITC), operator training, and statutory clearances if required
- Service & support: Functional Service Centre in the State of each consignee; establishment within 30 days if not present
- Delivery terms: Option to adjust quantity by up to 25%; delivery period tied to original schedule; extended period rules apply
- GST: Bidder to quote GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, up to quoted rate
- Quality standards: Ensure conformity with standard IS and product-specific requirements as stated in bid data
- Data integrity: Data Sheet must reflect offered product specifications; mismatches may lead to bid rejection
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/guarantees: Not specified in data; bidders must comply with standard EMD requirements as per tender
- Financial standing: Bidder should not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; must upload undertaking
- GST: Bidder responsible for GST; reimbursement limited to actuals or quoted rate
- Certificates: ISO 9001; BIS/type test certificates; other prescribed certificates
- Service centers: Must have functional state-wise service center; or establish within 30 days of award
- Scope of supply: Bid price must cover SITC, operator training, and statutory clearances if any
- Data sheet: Must match offered product parameters; mismatch can lead to rejection
- Delivery/option clause: Quantity adjustments up to 25% permitted during or after original delivery period
- Contract performance: Compliance with all specified standards and terms; non-compliance risks bid rejection
