Employees State Insurance Corporation Agarose Powder and Isopropyl Alcohol Tender 2026 - ISO/IS 550 Not Specified

Tender Overview

Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) invites bids for the supply of agarose powder and isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol) under the specified generic categories. The tender scope is limited to the supply of goods (no installation), with a conditional option clause allowing quantity variations up to 25% of the bid quantity and extended delivery periods based on contract performance. The procurement emphasizes on-hand interface with valid after-sales support for imported products via an Indian office of the OEM or authorized seller. Delivery terms allow delivery schedule windows Monday–Friday 9:30–16:00 and Saturday 9:30–13:00, excluding Sundays and holidays. This tender includes standard packaging and shelf-life considerations and requires adherence to specified product certifications and grade declarations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product names: Agarose powder; Isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol)
• Packaging: Packing size, number of vials per pack, and packing type; shelf life from manufacture date
• Technical parameters: Purity (min) and grade specification; packing/marking requirements
• Certifications: Product certifications and any specified standards (e.g., generic quality attributes)
• Application/usage context: General molecular biology reagents context implied by agarose and IPA
• Supply scope: Only supply of goods, no service component; OEM/Authorized Seller must have India-based presence for after-sales support if imported
• Delivery & scheduling: Delivery timeline linked to purchase orders issued quarterly; option clause affects delivery period calculations

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: Purchaser may adjust quantity by up to ±25% at contract placement and during currency with contracted rates
• Delivery timeline: Commences from the last date of original delivery order; extended time calculations use a defined formula with a minimum of 30 days
• OEM/Imported product clause: For imported items, OEM or Authorized Seller must maintain an India-based registered office for after-sales service
• Delivery schedule & unloading: Supplier to arrange manpower for unloading at consignee location
• Quality/rejection: Supplier bears cost to take back goods rejected for poor quality or spec mismatch
• Purchase order cadence: PO issued for every 3 months; part-supply and invoicing permitted for respective quantity
• Timings: Delivery window excludes Sundays and holidays; standard working hours apply