Indian Council Of Medical Research Nucleic Acid Sequencing & Genotyping Service Epigenome Analysis Tender 2026 India Illumina 100x

Tender Overview

The Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR) seeks a vendor to provide Nucleic Acid Sequencing and Genotyping Service focused on Epigenome analysis for human tissue, using Illumina platforms with 100x coverage. Estimated value is ₹2,000,000.00. Work must be completed within 180 days from sample receipt, with samples not leaving India. Delivery of raw data and multi-level analyses (primary/secondary/tertiary) is required via a secure server or HDD. The vendor must hold an in-house or collaborative sequencing facility in India and provide an Illumina installation certificate and AMC/CMC in-country. Data confidentiality and Make-in-India compliance are mandatory, with GST, PAN, and CST numbers clearly shown on the quotation. vendor must adhere to 25% option clause for quantity or duration changes. Additional local content certificate and DoE compliance are required.

This tender emphasizes domestic facility use, data sovereignty, and formal certifications, distinguishing bidders by their in-country sequencing capability and compliant data delivery pipelines.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• In-house/collaborative sequencing facility in India with Illumina platform capability
• Samples not to be sent out of India; in-country data processing and storage
• Illumina installation certificate and AMC/CMC in India must be provided
• Data delivery through a secured server & HDD; no CDs/DVDs
• Timeframe: ≤180 days from sample receipt; milestones to be specified in bid
• Compliance documents: GFR144xi, Make-in-India local content certificate, and bid security declaration
• Quotation on firm letterhead with GST, PAN, CST numbers; OEM authorizations if applicable
• DoE DoF/PPD compliance considerations: ensure alignment with statutory requirements

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not explicitly stated; bidders may need to provide a Bid Security Declaration in lieu of EMD
• Experience: Must demonstrate in-house or collaborative sequencing capability in India; prior government/PSU experience preferred
• Delivery: Clear timeline not to exceed 180 days after sample receipt; 25% variation allowed under option clause
• Payment: Terms not detailed; procurements typically require milestone or upon-delivery payment
• Documents: GST certificate, PAN, CST, lab facility proof (Illumina installation & AMC/CMC in India), OEM authorizations
• Quality/Compliance: Data security via secure transfer; adherence to local content and Make-in-India requirements
• Penalties: Not specified; project must meet strict confidentiality and delivery timelines
• Warranty/Support: AMC/CMC coverage in India implied; formal warranty terms to be detailed in bid