Indian Air Force Procurement Microcentrifuge Tubes, Blades, Masks & Reagents - Assam 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites bids for a broad laboratory consumables package including Microcentrifuge Eppendorf 2.0ml Pack of 500 Tubes, Low profile blades for Microtome (pack of 50), Microscope bulbs, N-95 masks without expirator valve, and assorted chemical reagents (e.g., formaldehyde 40% w/v, acetone, dehydrated alcohol, ABST Cefixime 5mcg, Cefotaxime 30mcg, Ceftriaxone 30mcg; Polymyxin-B 300U; Rifampicin 5mcg), plus embedding materials, culture media and rapid test kits. Estimated value and quantity details are not disclosed; delivery is staged to AIR FORCE HOSPITAL, Jorhat, Assam (785001). The bid’s shelf-life requirement mandates minimum 5/6 usable life at supply. The option clause allows ±25% quantity adjustments at contract rates during and after award. This tender targets suppliers with medical lab supply capability, including reagent handling and safe chemical storage. Unique scope includes both diagnostic kits (JEV IgM RAPID) and routine microbiology consumables, signaling a multi-item procurement with potential multiple lot awards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names and categories: Microcentrifuge tubes 2.0ml (pack 500), microtome blades (pack 50), microscope bulbs, N-95 masks (without vent), marking pens, formaldehyde 40% w/v, acetone, dehydrated alcohol, ABST Cefixime 5mcg (bottled in 5 cart), ABST Cefotaxime 30mcg (bottled in 5 cart), ABST Ceftriaxone 30mcg (bottled in 5 cart), ABST Polymyxin-B 300U (bottled in 5 cart), ABST Rifampicin 5mcg (bottled in 5 cart), stainless steel tissue embedding, blood agar base, infusion agar, MacConkey agar, plaster 25mm dia (100), glass cover 22x25x0.4mm, occult blood kit (50 tests), JEV IgM rapid test kit.
• Shelf life: minimum usable shelf life 5/6; balance available at the time of supply.
• Delivery scope: delivery/installation to RECEIPT BAY, 5 AIRFORCE HOSPITAL, ROWORIAH, JORHAT 785001; contact MOB 8133966579.
• Conditions: option to adjust quantities up to 25%; adherence to delivery timelines per contract; GSTIN and PAN required; EFT mandate and cancelled cheque provisions.
• Standards/quality: no explicit standards listed; bidders should ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance for laboratory consumables.
• Documentation readiness: bidder must supply PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; shelf life data provided with bid.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: explicit EMD amount not disclosed; bidders must comply with standard bid security terms.
• Delivery timeline: delivery period linked to original delivery order; option extension may add minimum 30 days; extended delivery time calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period.
• Documents for submission: PAN card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certified by bank.
• Shelf life clause: minimum 5/6 shelf life at the time of supply.
• Site/installation: delivery/installation at AIR FORCE HOSPITAL, Jorhat with point of contact provided.
• Warranty/penalties: not specified; standard contract penalties/LD may apply per military procurement norms.
• Qualification: capacity to supply a wide range of lab consumables; compliance with regulatory and medical procurement norms.