Tender Overview
Organization: HLL Lifecare Limited (Department Of Health And Family Welfare) seeks procurement of multiple laboratory instruments and ancillary equipment located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Estimated EMD is ₹170,000 with a potential pool of 25 items spanning bioscience, diagnostics, and general laboratory automation (ELISA reader, biosafety cabinet, ultra‑low freezers, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, micropipettes, UPS, desktops, flake ice machine, autoclave, balances). The scope involves supply of several categorized items under a single tender, with a formal 50% quantity option and extension provisions during contract execution. Key differentiator includes the breadth of items and the option clause for flexible quantities at contracted rates.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit technical specifications are provided in the tender data; however, the category list includes: ELISA reader and washer, Stereo microscope, Biological Safety Cabinet Class II Type A2, Deep freezers (30°C) and Ultra-low freezers (-50 to -86°C), Spin centrifuges, Gel electrophoresis unit, Refrigerated centrifuge, UV spectrophotometer, Micro/Benchtop centrifuges, Ice flaker machine, 5 KVA UPS (60 minutes), Micropipettes (single and multi-channel), Desktop PC with color laser printer, Fluorometer for nucleic acid/protein quantitation, Precision balance, Fully automated vertical autoclave, Tissue homogenizer, Water bath.
- EMD: ₹170,000 (to be submitted with bid).
- Delivery terms: Option clause allows up to 50% quantity variation during/after contract at contracted rates, with delivery-time recalculation formula as specified.
- ATC/attachments: Buyer has uploaded ATC document; bidders should review the additional terms.
- Category breadth: 25 items in BOQ; specific item quantities not disclosed.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹170,000 to be submitted as specified in tender; mode not explicitly stated but typical DD/online acceptable.
- Delivery: Original delivery period may be extended under option clause; additional time formula is (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period with a minimum of 30 days.
- Quantity variation: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 50% of bid/contract quantity.
- Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; bidders should prepare for standard government procurement payment terms and document readiness.
- Documents: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission proof, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations possibly required.
- Compliance: Bidder must comply with option clause and deliver per contracted rates.