Earth Sciences Secretariat Wave Glider & Sensor Procurement Hyderabad INCOIS 2025

Tender Overview

The procurement by the Earth Sciences Secretariat targets the supply of a Wave Glider system with sensors and accessories for INCOIS, Hyderabad, under a multi-item package that includes CTD Plus, Flurometer, AWS, spare sensors, PMK computer, training, and related spares. The estimated value is not disclosed, while the EMD is ₹2,000,000. The contract contemplates a 1-year standard warranty and a 90% payment on delivery with applicable test certificates, QC pass, and ink-signed invoices. An option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, extending delivery time proportionally. The bidder must align with supplier support requirements, including a dedicated toll-free service number and escalation matrix. Unique to this tender is the INCOIS Hyderabad delivery location and the explicit warranty and payment milestones. This is a targeted government procurement in the geoscience sensing domain, with emphasis on turnkey delivery and post-warranty support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Item scope includes Wave Glider with sensors, accessories, and a 1-year standard warranty; includes sensors such as CTD Plus 2, Flurometer 3, ADCP 4, AWS 5, and associated spares (CTD, Flurometer, AWS) plus a PMK computer and training.
• Delivery site: INCOIS, Hyderabad; the contract allows a 25% quantity variance and extended delivery time calculation based on original quantities, with a minimum extension of 30 days.
• Payment terms: 90% on delivery/acceptance within 30 days; 10% after warranty completion or against bank guarantee (1 year, 2 months). Warranty coverage includes 1 year for Wave Glider, sensors, and accessories; vendor bears replacement costs for defective parts during warranty. Service support must include a dedicated toll-free line and an escalation matrix.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹2,000,000; submit as specified in terms (bank guarantee or equivalent).
• Delivery: delivery period as per contract with option-based extensions; initial timeline tied to delivery order dates.
• Warranty: 1-year standard warranty on Wave Glider, sensors, and accessories; replacement costs borne by vendor for defects.
• Payment: 90% on delivery/acceptance within 30 days; 10% post-warranty or via advance bank guarantee valid 1 year 2 months.
• Support: dedicated toll-free service number and escalation matrix required.
• Documentation: compliance certificates, test certificates, QC passes, and OEM authorizations where applicable.