ICAR Procurement of Molecular Biology Reagents and Related Chemicals Pune Maharashtra 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) via the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) in Pune, Maharashtra. Procurement scope: supply of diverse laboratory chemicals and reagents including Tris Base, HCl 35% LR, Dithiothreitol, Glycerol LR, Sodium Pyruvate, Thiamine Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Chloride hexahydrate, Potassium Chloride AR, PhytaWrap, NADH disodium salt, Bovine Serum Albumin, 2-Mercaptoethanol, Absolute Ethanol, NAD, Qualitative Filter Papers Grade, Sodium Lactate 60% solution, Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (Plant Culture Tested), Potassium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, Glufosinate ammonium. Quantity/Value: Not specified; 19 items listed in the BOQ with undefined quantities. Location: Pune, Maharashtra 410301. Key differentiator: adherence to Annexure I specifications; supplier must be compliant with latest technology and quality standards. Unique clause: option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% with corresponding delivery time adjustments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications provided in tender data; emphasis on compliance with Annexure I, latest technology, and high-quality standards.
• Items include: - Tris Base, - HCl 35 percent LR, - Dithiothreitol (DTT), - Glycerol LR, - Sodium Pyruvate, - Thiamine Pyrophosphate, - Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, - Potassium Chloride AR, - PhytaWrap, - NADH disodium salt hydrate, - Bovine Serum Albumin, - 2-Mercaptoethanol, - Absolute Ethanol, - NAD, - Qualitative Filter Papers Grade, - Sodium Lactate 60% solution, - Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (Plant Culture Tested), - Potassium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, - Glufosinate ammonium.
• Requirement highlights: must be “latest technology, best quality and high standards”; OEM/Distributor compliance as per Annexure I; self-declaration for PM manufacturers; authorized distributor licenses for dealers; no conditional tenders; attach PDFs in Cover-I.
• Delivery/Contract scope: “Only supply of Goods” with option clause enabling ±25% quantity adjustment at contracted rates; delivery timelines start from the last date of original delivery order, with minimum 30 days added if extended.
• Standards: no explicit IS/ISO numbers specified in data; emphasis on conformity to Annexure I.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not disclosed in data; bidders must upload an undertaking regarding financial standing, avoiding liquidation or bankruptcy.
• Payment and delivery: option-based quantity adjustments; delivery period calculations depend on original delivery period with a minimum 30-day extension rule.
• Documentation: Prime Equipment Manufacturers must provide self-declaration; Authorized Dealers must submit OEM authorization with issue/validity dates; PDFs to Cover-I.
• Compliance: no conditional tenders; Annexure I compliance required; latest technology and high standards.
• Eligibility: must demonstrate regular manufacturing/supply/installation/testing of similar equipment; ensure licensure for dealers; non-enterprise in liquidation or receivership.
• Scope: “Only supply of Goods”; all terms to be clear, no hidden conditions; adherence to tender instructions is mandatory.