Tender Overview
Organization: Karnataka Milk Federation Ltd (KMF), operating under the Animal Husbandry And Fisheries Department Karnataka, invites bids for an Automatic Milk Collection Unit (AMCU) with Electronic Milk Analyzer and Adulteration testing. The procurement includes installation & training services, with an EMD of ₹130,000. Delivery is to Belagavi, Karnataka, and the contract requires comprehensive software integration, data interfaces, and on-site commissioning. A key differentiator is the mandatory Detailed Design Drawings approval workflow, with post-award drawing modifications per Buyer feedback. The option clause allows quantity variations up to ±25%, affecting delivery timelines at contract rates.
Context & Scope: The AMCU system must drive all units via supplied operating software, with integrated PC/Control software, and a robust UPS and security stack. The tender emphasizes on-site installation, training sessions, operating environment, and warranty coverage from installation date. The project targets reliable milk collection, real-time adulteration testing, and seamless data capture for the Belagavi Milk Union network.
Unique aspects: Explicit requirement for approval of Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days of award, and potential delivery period re-fixation if Buyer delays approvals. The procurement also specifies vendor obligations for non-obsolescence (minimum 3 years residual market life) and GST considerations.