Indian Army Pune GRAM STAIN SOLUTION KIT & Laboratory Consumables Tender 2026 ISO 9001

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, Pune, Maharashtra invites a supply and service bid for a range of laboratory consumables including GRAM stain solution kits (500 ml), Zn stain solution kits, sterile Petri dishes 90 mm, sterile sample collection vials 50 ml, nuclease-free water, Westergren pipettes, cover glasses (22 x 40 and 22 x 50), Eppendorf tubes, agar media, and sterile swabs. The scope covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operator training, and statutory clearances as applicable, with post-receipt inspection at the consignee site. Turnover criteria apply to bidders and OEMs, with ISO 9001 certification required for bidders or OEMs. The tender emphasizes robust service support and pre/post inspection arrangements, with attention to OEM turnover and audited financials. Unique aspects include a broad catalog of microbiology and histology consumables, and mandatory material test certificates. The estimated value is not disclosed, but the procurement targets volume via 12 BOQ items, with delivery at AICTS Pune as the installation point. The emphasis on ISO 9001 and OEM turnover signals compliance and reliability expectations. Keywords include tender in Pune and SBI procurement style but pertain to Indian Army labs ecosystem.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: GRAM stain kits (500 ml), Zn stain kits, sterile Petri dishes 90 mm, sterile sample collection vials 50 ml, nuclease-free water, Westergren graduated pipettes, cover glasses (22 x 40 and 22 x 50), Eppendorf tubes, blood ager base infusion agar, Sabouraud dextrose agar, sterile swab sticks for culture, and related lab consumables.
• Delivery/installation: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; post-receipt inspection at the consignee site.
• Standards/Certifications: ISO 9001 certification (bidder or OEM); Material Test Certificate to accompany supply; subject to buyer lab testing.
• Contract scope: Includes training of operators and providing statutory clearances if any; scope must include all cost components in the bid price.
• Financial/commercial cues: Turnover criteria for bidders and OEMs; prequalification relies on audited balance sheets or CA/Cost Accountant certificates; OEM turnover requirement applies to the primary product category in case of bunch bids.
• Service & support: Dedicated or toll-free service support number required for bidder or OEM.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection requirement at consignee site; pre-dispatch inspection not selected.
• Documentation: Material Test Certificate to be sent with supply; GSTIN and PAN required for bid submission; bank details (cancelled cheque, EFT mandate).
• BOQ context: 12 items listed; exact quantities not disclosed in the data.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Turnover criteria defined for bidders and OEMs; documentary evidence via audited balance sheets or CA/Cost Accountant certificates; average turnover over last 3 years (ending 31st March) required. If company <3 years, turnover is assessed post-incorporation.
• ISO 9001: Bidder or OEM must hold ISO 9001 certification.
• Delivery & installation: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training included; delivery address AICTS Pune.
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated in data; however, scope includes all cost components in the bid price and statutory clearances if any.
• Inspection: Post-receipt inspection at consignee site; no pre-dispatch inspection.
• Documentation required: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate, Material Test Certificates; OEM authorization may be required for certain items.
• Support: Dedicated/toll-free service support contact required.
• Quality controls: Supplier must provide Material Test Certificate and ensure lab testing on delivery.
• Delivery timeline: Not specified in data; must align with AICTS Pune installation schedule where applicable.
• Warranty/AMC: Not explicitly stated; ISO 9001 implies quality management expectation.
• Bidding criteria: Bidders must meet turnover thresholds and provide audited financials; OEMs must meet turnover criteria for the primary product category with highest bid value.
• Inspection agency: Post-receipt inspection by buyer’s lab; pre-dispatch not used; nominated agency not specified.