Agriculture Department Jammu & Kashmir Laboratory Equipment Tender SRINAGAR 2025 - 30.18 Million Estimated Value & ₹330 EMD

Tender Overview

The Agriculture Department of Jammu and Kashmir invites bids for a broad spectrum of laboratory equipment to support regional agricultural research and testing efforts. The procurement covers 22 distinct items including analytical balances, hot air ovens, micro pipettes, centrifuges, refrigerated storage, pH meters, mixers, and related lab automation tools. Estimated contract value is ₹30,182,400 with an EMD of ₹330. Location is SRINAGAR, JAMMU & KASHMIR 190001. The scope emphasizes supplying a diverse micro to macro laboratory lineup, enabling QuEChERS workflows, sample preparation, and analytical testing. A purchase quantity may vary up to 25% during contract execution per option clause, with delivery timelines anchored to the last delivery order date and minimum 30 days for any extension. This tender compels bidders to align with government procurement processes for scientific equipment acquisition.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Electronic analytical balances, open-top balances, analytical balance micro, hot air ovens (130 L and 80 L), table-top centrifuges, QuEChERS centrifuge, refrigerated centrifuge, laboratory refrigerators (2–8°C; 3–16°C; 1000 L and 360 L capacity), micro pipettes (one-channel fixed and one-channel variable electronic), digital multi-channel micropipettes, Soxhlet extraction assembly, SPE manifolds, laboratory grinder, deep freezers 300–500 L, bath sonicator, vortex mixer, digital pH meter, magnetic stirrer with hot plate, rotavap with recirculating chiller, microwave digestion system, shakers, homogenizers, incubators (high and low volume).
• Quantity/BOQ: 22 items; exact quantities not disclosed in tender data.
• Standards/quality expectations: Not specified in data; bidders should anticipate standard laboratory equipment compliance checks and OEM support requirements.
• Delivery: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation and extended delivery time calculations; delivery start depends on last delivery order date with a minimum extension of 30 days.
• Scope focus: QuEChERS workflow compatibility, high-precision measurement, temperature-controlled storage, and automated/discrete laboratory processes.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹330 as specified; refundable on bid withdrawal or completion per policy.
• Delivery terms: Delivery quantity adjustments permitted up to 25%; timeline adjustments follow the option clause with calculated extensions.
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated in data; bidders should prepare for government payment norms (verification of invoices, 30–90 day settlement typical in procurement).
• Eligibility: Organization must meet general government procurement pre-qualifications; OEM authorizations may be required for certain items; GST and PAN documentation usually required.
• Documents: Standard bid submission should include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, and technical compliance documentation; OEM authorization may be needed for branded equipment.