Directorate Of Collegiate Education pH Meter Ultrasonic Cleaners Water Quality Analyzers Kerala Tender 2025

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of Collegiate Education under the Higher Education Department Kerala invites bids for pH meters, ultrasonic cleaners, and water quality meters/analyzers destined for institutions in Idukki, Kerala (685501). The estimated contract value is ₹466,000 with scope including supply, installation, testing, and commissioning at The Principal, St Josephs College, Moolamattom, Arakkulam, Idukki. Bidders must meet minimum criteria and provide items aligned to the ATC documents, with a minimum 1-year warranty and a registered Kerala service center for post-purchase support. Unique clauses enable quantity variation up to 25% during and after contract award, with delivery extending to match extended orders.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items: pH meter, Ultrasonic cleaners, and water quality meters/analyzers (Q3 category).
• Key parameters: DO, DO saturation, pH, conductivity, resistivity, TDS, ORP, ammonium, nitrate, chloride, turbidity, temperature, depth, atmospheric pressure.
• Configuration: accuracy, temperature compensation/type, temperature accuracy, and calibration procedures.
• Physical: tank capacity (L) and main unit IP rating.
• Certification/Testing: availability of test reports from Central Govt / NABL ILAC accredited labs; ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; Material Test Certificate required with supply.
• Compliance: OEM must have an India-registered office for after-sales service; turnover metrics for OEM over the last 3 years; minimum 1-year warranty; mandatory Kerala service center.
• Delivery: Factory-to-site delivery and installation at the St Josephs College address; option clause governs quantity and delivery time.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not explicitly stated in data; bidders must comply with at least basic bid security as per ATC.
• Experience/Turnover: OEM turnover criterion requiring 3-year or more relevant financial history; audited balance sheets or CA certificate required.
• Delivery & Installation: Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning; delivery to The Principal, St Josephs College, Moolamattom, Idukki, Kerala.
• Warranty: Minimum 1 year warranty; post-delivery service center in Kerala.
• Documentation: Material Test Certificate; ISO 9001 certification; OEM authorization; GST/PAN and financial statements as applicable.
• Penalties: Liquidated damages or penalties to be specified in ATC; option-clauses permit quantity adjustment up to 25%.
• ATC Compliance: Bidder must adhere to all ATC clauses including 25% quantity variation and installation at site.