Tender Overview
The Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – National Institute for Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, invites bids for Real Time PCR equipment procurement. The opportunity references a flexible quantity clause allowing up to 25% increase beyond bid quantity during contract execution, with extension rules tied to the original delivery period. An initial EMD of ₹60,000 is required; bidders may submit via Account Payee Demand Draft payable at Bengaluru. Bid security can be replaced by PBG per GeM terms, with post-award DD delivery to the buyer. This procurement emphasizes laboratory molecular biology capability, instrument readiness, and timely delivery alignment with contract terms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Real Time PCR equipment for molecular diagnostics and research.
- EMD: ₹60,000 (DD accepted, in favor of Director, ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru).
- Delivery terms: Option clause permits up to 25% quantity change during and after contract; delivery period recalculated from the last original delivery date, minimum 30 days.
- Payment security: DD can substitute PBG; scanned DD proof must accompany bid; hard copy to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening. Post-award, DD submission within 15 days.
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka; institution: ICAR-NIVEDI, Dare department.
- BOQ: No items listed; emphasis on supplier capability to fulfill real-time PCR instrumentation under contract.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/PBG options: ₹60,000 EMD via DD; DD payable to Director, ICAR-NIVEDI; hard copy within 5 days of bid end. Post-award DD accepted in lieu of PBG; deliver to Bengaluru within 15 days of award.
- Delivery flexibility: Option clause enables up to 25% quantity variation during contract and currency, with time extensions governed by the formula provided.
- Submission documents: DD proof; eligible GST/PAN documentation; technical bid documents; OEM authorizations may be required; ensure delivery of hard copy to buyer per terms.
- Contract terms: Delivery schedule anchored to original delivery date; extended time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, min 30 days. All terms binding on successful bidder.