Tender Overview
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Department of Higher Education in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh invites bids for a Multi-capability Tribometer with Corrosion Module intended for advanced metallurgical testing. The procurement is focused on a non-obsolete, vendor-supported tribometer with corrosion module capabilities, to be installed at Prof. Kausik Chattopadhyay’s lab in IIT(BHU) Varanasi. The project emphasizes OEM/authorised-reseller installation, and requires ongoing service support from the OEM for configuration and training. The initiative targets a robust equipment lifecycle with minimal market risk, ensuring 3+ years of residual product life and formal authorisation from the OEM when using distributors. Unique aspects include compliance with lab safety and proper documentation for hazardous materials handling, and clear invoicing to the consignee GSTIN.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Multi-capability Tribometer with Corrosion Module intended for metallurgical engineering applications.
- Delivery/Installation location: IIT (BHU) Varanasi, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, 221005 Uttar Pradesh.
- Installation responsibility: Performed by OEM or OEM-certified resource or OEM-authorised reseller; on-site testing and commissioning included where scope covers installation.
- Experience/eligibility fundamentals: Bidders must demonstrate 3+ years supplying similar equipment to Central/State Govt units; include relevant contracts and performance evidence.
- Documentation & compliance: Ensure proper authorisation forms from OEM/Original Service Provider; GSTIN invoicing to consignee; hazard handling provisions for any corrosive materials used in testing.
- Warranty/maintenance: OEM-backed warranty and post-warranty service terms expected; training may be part of scope.
- Delivery terms: Timely delivery and commissioning as per project scope; failure to deliver may trigger contract termination as per terms.
- Legal/financial prerequisites: Bidder must not be in liquidation; provide undertaking; 3-year market-life validity for offered product; provide financial solvency documents as required.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/guarantee stance: Not explicitly disclosed in data; bidders must submit standard bid security as per organization policy.
- Experience criteria: Minimum 3 years of regularly manufactured and supplied similar category products to Govt/PSUs, with copies of contracts for each year.
- Authorship requirements: OEM authorization or certificate if bidding via authorized distributor; include authorised dealer details.
- Delivery/installation: Installation, commissioning, testing, and training, if applicable, to be conducted by OEM-certified personnel.
- Invoices: Invoice must be raised in consignee name with consignee GSTIN.
- Procurement risk management: Suspension or termination rights if non-compliance with material terms, delivery failures, or insolvency occur.
- Hazard handling (if applicable): For hazardous materials, comply with transport/handling/safety/environment regulations; include MSDS and batch details on packing.
- End-user location: Varansi campus; delivery address specified in terms.