Laboratory Glassware Volumetric Flask
Southern Railway
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Posted:
7 August 2025
Closed:
11 August 2025
GEM
Tender Overview
The Central Water Commission (CWC) invites bids for the procurement of essential Glassware for the LBWQ Level-II laboratory at the CWC Jalpaiguri division, West Bengal (ZIP 734006). Estimated value: ₹198,785. Location: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Scope focuses on basic laboratory glassware required for water quality testing under LBWQ Level-II, with no BOQ items listed. A notable differentiator is the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution, at contracted rates. The delivery address is the O/o Executive Engineer, LBD, CWC Jalpaiguri, WB-735101. Contractor must comply with GST invoicing requirements via the GeM portal. Purchase preference for eligible MSME manufacturers is available if applicable, subject to documentary evidence.
- Organization: Central Water Commission (CWC)
- Product/Service: Glassware for LBWQ Level-II laboratory
- Location: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 734006
- Estimated Value: ₹198,785
- Delivery Address: O/o Executive Engineer, LBD, CWC Jalpaiguri, WB-735101
- Key Differentiator: 25% quantity variation option; GST invoice upload requirement on GeM
- Unique Aspects: MSME purchase preference eligibility with manufacturer requirement for goods bids
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No formal product specifications listed in the tender data. Expected items are standard glassware for LBWQ Level-II labs (e.g., beakers, flasks, test tubes, volumetric glassware) to support routine water quality analysis.
- Delivery must be completed to the Jalpaiguri address, with installation/commissioning not explicitly stated as scope.
- GST compliance is mandatory for invoicing; bidders must upload a GST invoice and GST portal payment screenshot on GeM.
- The absence of a BOQ indicates that bidders should propose quantities aligning with LBWQ Level-II laboratory needs and the total estimated value of ₹198,785.
- Termed standards or certifications are not specified; bidders should confirm glassware compliance to general laboratory glassware norms and BIS/ISO expectations as applicable.
- Experience in supplying laboratory glassware and past performance on government procurement may influence eligibility.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD not specified in the data; bidders should verify whether a security deposit or EMD applies under GeM terms.
- Option clause allows up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity at contracted rates; delivery period extends proportionally, minimum 30 days, calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period.
- Bidders must declare financial standing (no liquidation or bankruptcy) and upload an undertaking to this effect.
- Delivery/installation is at the Jalpaiguri address; payment terms align with GST compliance uploading on GeM.
- Contractual sub-contracting is not allowed without buyer consent; liability remains with the primary bidder.
- MSME purchase preference applies if eligible and bidder is a manufacturer of the offered product (traders excluded) with documentary evidence.
- FIFO delivery and performance expectations are not elaborated; bidders should seek clarity on delivery timelines within contract duration.
