National Institute Of Technology Warangal Automatic Vibro-Polisher for Metallography Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal invites bids for an Automatic Vibro-Polisher designated for Metallography. The project has an EMD of ₹18,000 and requires delivery and installation at the NIT Warangal Metallurgical and Materials Engineering department. The purchase scope includes a single equipment procurement with potential quantity adjustments per contract terms. Bidders must ensure the product remains active in the market for at least 3 years post-bid opening and align with the data sheet provided. The option clause permits up to a 25% quantity variation during and after the contract at contracted rates, with delivery timelines anchored to the original order periods. Unique to this tender is the emphasis on non-obsolescence and supplier stability, alongside strict data-sheet matching.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Automatic Vibro-Polisher for Metallography
• Location: Head of the Department, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT Warangal, Telangana 506004
• EMD: ₹18,000; no BOQ items listed
• Data Sheet: Mandatory upload; must match offered specifications
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must demonstrate at least 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply of similar products to government bodies
• Obsolescence: Offered equipment must have a minimum of 3 years residual market life; end-of-life prior to bid opening is not acceptable
• GST: Bidder bears GST; reimbursement capped by actuals or quoted rate, whichever is lower
• Delivery: Installation at the specified Warangal campus if scope includes commissioning
• Clause: Option to extend quantity up to 25% at contracted rates; minimum extended duration calculation applies
• Eligibility: No liquidation or bankruptcy status; must provide an undertaking

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹18,000; provide security as per tender norms
• Delivery terms: From last date of original delivery order; extended duration follows the option clause with minimum 30 days
• Data Sheet: Upload with bid; ensure no mismatch with product specs
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of regular government sector supply of similar equipment
• Obsolescence: Product must not be declared EOL by OEM within the next 3 years post bid opening
• GST: Self-declared GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower
• Status: Bidder must confirm non-liquidity and absence of bankruptcy; provide undertaking
• Documentation: Include GST, PAN, experience contracts, and OEM authorization where applicable