Council of Scientific & Industrial Research FTIR Spectrometer Tender India 2026 – IS/EN Standards 61010-1, 61326-1 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (csir) under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Procurement: Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer with broad accessory scope and inclusive FTIR libraries. Estimated value: Not disclosed; EMD: ₹42,000. Location: India. This tender emphasizes spectroscopy with automatic MIR/NIR/FIR beam-splitter changeover, high SNR, gas purging, humidity protection, and in-built air-drier. Key differentiators include a comprehensive library suite (Georgian Crime, Canadian Forensic, Sadler Drug, Polymers, Surfactants, Minerals, Organic, Drugs, Adhesives, Cosmetics), and a wide range of accessories (KBr, ATRs, gas cells, liquid cells, dry box). The scope targets laboratories requiring liquid, solid, powder, gas, thin-film analysis and report-customization, with mandatory on-site training and warranty coverage.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: FTIR spectrometer with advanced optical performance including maximum/minimum wavenumber, resolution, and accuracy metrics; beam splitter with automatic exchange; mirror coating and high peak-to-peak SNR for 1 minute scans.
• Detector type with active temperature control; light source specified; supports analyses of liquids, solids, powders, thin films on metals, gases.
• Software: customizable report templates; FTIR libraries included: Georgian Crime, Canadian Forensic, Sadler Drug, Polymers, Surfactants, Minerals, Organic, Drugs, Adhesives, Cosmetics.
• Accessories & consumables: 15-ton hydraulic press, mortar/pestle, KBr pellets, ATRs, ATR crystals, liquid cell/window sets, gas cells, dry box, desiccants, universal liquid cell holder; purging capability with gas; built-in air dryer; connectivity options.
• Standards & conformity: UL/CE per EN 61010-1:2010; EMC/EMI per EN 61326-1:2013; NABL/ILAC-compliant test reports; on-site training and warranty for source, interferometer, laser; UL/CE certification availability as applicable.
• Operating conditions: temperature and humidity limits as specified; performance during 1-minute scans must meet specified SNR.
• BoQ impact: No BOQ items published; scope explicitly includes installation, commissioning, and operator training; OEM authorization required.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹42,000 (payment terms not fully disclosed; provide instrument tender performance guarantees).
• Delivery scope: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; option clause allows ±25% quantity changes with proportionate delivery time, minimum 30 days extension.
• Eligibility: OEM authorization required; bidders must not be financially insolvent; provide governance certificates; anti-border country declaration; signed/ stamped documents.
• Warranty & support: Warranty on equipment, source, interferometer, laser; onsite training; spares availability.
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, technical compliance certificates, OEM authorizations; complete ATC-compliant bid documents.
• Compliance: Conformity to safety and EMI/EMC; NABL/ILAC lab test reports required to prove specification compliance; vendor must submit applicable manufacturer authorization specific to bid.