ICAR Department of Agricultural Research and Education Electroporation System Tender 2025 in India - ISI/Electroporation Equipment 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) invites bids for an Electroporation system. The project scope covers procurement of electroporation equipment, with no BOQ items listed, and an emphasis on installation at the specified address. Key differentiators include option-based quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract performance and a flexible security deposit mechanism via Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) acceptable as an alternative to a standard PBG. The ATC clarifies installation obligation by the supplier, ensuring on-site deployment and commissioning. This tender targets compliant suppliers capable of meeting installation timelines and regulatory standards. The procurement is positioned as a foundational equipment purchase for ICAR’s research capabilities, with a focus on reliability, post-installation support, and adherence to contract terms. Tender terms emphasize risk mitigation via termination rights for non-compliance and a clear delivery framework tied to original and extended delivery periods.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• Department: Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)
• Product Category: Electroporation system
• Delivery/Installation: Equipment to be delivered and installed at the specified address; on-site commissioning required
• EMD/PBG: EMD not explicitly stated; arrangements include a Performance Security alternative via Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) payable to Director ICAR-IIGR, Junagadh; delivery of hard copy within 15 days of award
• Flexibility Clause: Quantity may increase/decrease by up to 25% of bid/contract quantity with corresponding time/capacity adjustments; minimum 30-day extended delivery time, or original period if shorter
• Contractual Risk: Termination rights if material terms are not met, non-delivery, bankruptcy, or misrepresentation; price adjustment possible via discounts or remedies
• Standards/Compliance: Any required standards must be specified by BIDDER; additional terms may apply

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Delivery Terms: Delivery period and extensions governed by option clause; additional time calculations: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• Security Deposit: FDR submission allowed in lieu of PBG; FDR must be pledged in favor of the Seller’s organization name and endorsed for release; bidder to submit scanned FDR copy and deliver original within 15 days
• Contract Termination: Purchaser may terminate for non-compliance, failure to deliver, insolvency, or misrepresentation
• ATC Compliance: Firm must deliver/install at the stated address; terms indicate installation obligations
• Other Documents: Typical bid submission docs include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, and technical compliance documents (where applicable)
• Warranty/Support: Not explicitly detailed; ensure clarity on post-installation support in bidder proposal