ICAR Directorate of Mushroom Research Straw/Bhusa Tender Solan Himachal Pradesh 2026 ISI/IS 550 satisfied

Tender Overview

Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department Of Agricultural Research And Education (DARE), invites bids for straw/bhusa procurement at the ICAR Directorate of Mushroom Research, Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The tender emphasizes generic specifications including moisture, dust-free quality, packaging type, shelf life, well dried condition, size, and minimum purity. Estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the available data. A key differentiator is the option clause allowing quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after contract formation, with delivery timelines linked to the original order. This procurement supports mushroom research operations in Solan and aligns with ICAR’s systematic agricultural inputs program.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: straw/bhusa; generic attributes include: Moister Content; Dust free; Packaging Type; Shelf Life; Well Dried; Size; Purity (min)
• Delivery location: ICAR Directorate of Mushroom Research, Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173213
• Standards/qualifications: none explicitly stated beyond generic product attributes; emphasis on meeting moisture, cleanliness, packaging, and purity criteria; no BOQ items available
• Compliance expectations: adherence to the option clause for quantity variation (up to 25%), timely delivery, and installation (if required) as per contract
• Experience/turnover: Govt sector supply experience requested; 2 years minimum for bidder or OEM via contracts with Central/State Govt bodies; turnover requirements referenced but exact figures not provided in the data
• GST: bidder to determine applicable GST; reimbursement as per actual or applicable rate, whichever lower, up to quoted GST percentage
• Documentation: bid must include evidence of prior govt supply in related category and financial turnover documentation

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% at contracted rates; extended delivery time calculated, minimum 30 days
• Delivery/Installation: Actual delivery to ICAR Solan address; installation if in scope
• Financial Standing: bidder must certify no liquidation or bankruptcy; upload undertaking
• GST: bidders self-assess GST; reimbursement as per actual or applicable rate, within quoted percentage
• Experience: minimum of 2 years regular manufacture/supply of same or similar products to govt entities; provide contract copies
• Turnover: average annual turnover over last 3 financial years as per bid document; CA certificate or audited balance sheets required; if entity <3 years old, turnover considered from after-incorporation period
• OEM criteria: turnover requirements apply to OEM; resellers count if primary product value meets criterion
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical compliance, OEM authorizations as applicable