Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology DMEM Lab Reagents Tender Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 2026

Tender Overview

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala invites bids for a bundle of laboratory consumables and reagents, including DMEM high glucose 500 mL, DMEM nutrient mixture F12 HAM, Trypan blue, Trypsin 0.25% solution, Propidium iodide, Acridine orange, DAPI dihydrochloride PBS, PBS liquid, SEROLOGICAL PIPETTE 50 mL, and Penicillin-Streptomycin solution. The scope covers supply, installation/commissioning, testing, training, and potential warranty/AMC alignment. Drafted terms emphasize OEM-approved, non-obsolete items with 10-year residual market life and robust post-installation spares. The bid includes a 25% quantity option during contract or extended delivery periods, subject to prior approval and price consistency. This procurement targets institutional lab readiness and uninterrupted supply for SCTIMST research operations. Unique aspects include installation support, GST handling guidance, and mandatory compliance documentation. The BOQ lists 10 items, but explicit quantities are not published. The vendor must ensure destination-based delivery with unloading charges borne by supplier and inclusive of all costs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names: DMEM high glucose 500 mL, DMEM nutrient mixture F12 HAM, Trypan blue, Trypsin 0.25%, Propidium iodide, Acridine orange, DAPI dihydrochloride PBS liquid, PBS liquid, Serological pipette 50 mL, Penicillin-Streptomycin solution
• Category/Scope: Laboratory reagents and ancillary consumables; installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training
• Standards/Compliance: Not specified in tender data; plan to verify OEM authorizations and technical compliance during bid
• Delivery/Installation: Destination-based supply; unloading charges borne by supplier; installation/commissioning included at consignee location
• Quantity/Value: 10 items in BOQ; exact quantities not disclosed; estimated value not provided
• Warranty/Support: 10-year spare parts availability requirement after installation; spares/consumables to be available through GeM during support period
• Special Clauses: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% during contract; delivery time adjustments based on formula; GST to be self-verified by bidder
• Documentation: Compliance sheet and brochure to be uploaded; ensure non-obsolescence and OEM-certified products

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Fees: Not specified in tender text; bidders should verify GeM terms and submit standard security deposit if required
• Delivery Timeline: Delivery period to commence from last date of original delivery order; extended period adjustments apply under option clause
• GST & Invoicing: Bidder to determine applicable GST; invoice must be in consignee name with consignee GSTIN
• Spare Parts: 10-year spare and consumable support commitment; all spares/consumables to be GeM-connected for the agreed period
• Assignment: Contract cannot be assigned without buyer’s written consent
• Compliance: Ensure product brochure and technical parameter alignment; non-conformance may lead to bid rejection
• Payment Terms: Not explicitly defined; payment likely post-installation, testing, and commissioning per ATC terms
• Warranty: Not specified beyond spares/AMCs; confirm OEM-supported warranty terms during bid
• Delivery/Unloading: Unloading charges borne by supplier; delivery to destination only