Tender Overview
The SCTIMST (Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology) in Thiruvananthapuram, under the Department of Science and Technology, invites bids for guinea pig feed and rat & mouse feed through GeM. While exact quantity and estimated value are not disclosed, the tender includes an option clause allowing up to a 25% increase in quantity at contracted rates, and a similar extension during the contract period. A Manufacturer’s Authorization Form is required, and the supplier must endorse a 3-year warranty with spares availability for at least 10 years. The bid emphasizes compliance and ongoing supply commitments through authorized manufacturers.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Guinea pig feed; Rat & mice feed
- Mandatory authorization: Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (authorizing a dealer/agent to bid and contract)
- Warranty: 3 years as per bid terms, extendable by authorized manufacturer
- Spare parts availability: Spares for equipment/supply to be available for at least 10 years from date of supply
- Market longevity: Not obsolescent for at least 10 years; products not obsolete in the market prior to bidding
- Compliance context: Bidder must ensure alignment with manufacturer’s terms and supply chain commitments; the tender requires authoritative representation and sustained post-sale support
- Delivery/option extension: Additional quantity/time allowances per the option clause with minimum 30 days incremental delivery
- Documentation: OEM/Manufacturer authorization and associated warranty commitments
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD amount: Not disclosed in the tender data; bidders should verify on GeM portal
- Quantity variation: Up to 25% increase in bid quantity; extended delivery period calculations as per (increase/original) Ă— original delivery period
- Delivery commencement: From last date of original delivery order; adjustments apply to extended periods
- Warranty/Spare availability: 3-year warranty; spare parts available for at least 10 years post-supply
- Obsolescence clause: Products must be not obsolete for a minimum of 10 years; manufacturer/authorization must be valid
- Bid validity: Terms require compliance with standard ATC and authorization processes; bidders must provide OEM authorizations
- Documentation: Include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, technical bid, and OEM authorizations
- Compliance emphasis: Bidders must be authorized manufacturers or authorized agents with full warranty obligations and post-sale support
