Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) Automation Tender Dare, Bidding 2026 - Ungroup Testing Requirements

Tender Overview

Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC), under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), seeks bids for unguided testing services categorized as “Ungroup testing” and “Ungroup testing1” with numeric and test sub-items. The contract contemplates a flexible quantity regime with a potential increase of up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement or during currency, at contracted rates. Delivery timing starts from the last date of the original delivery order, with additional time calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, subject to a minimum of 30 days. The procurement presents a streamlined scope focused on basic testing categories within the agricultural automation domain, with no BOQ items listed. This tender emphasizes adaptable delivery and strict adherence to option clauses, while projecting a need for suppliers with reliable logistics and compliance capabilities. The opportunity exists within the agriculture research ecosystem in India, targeting vendors capable of executing unguided testing tasks under the stated option framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service Names: Ungroup testing; Ungroup testing1
• Categories: Test; Numeric; Numeric
• Standards/Certifications: Not specified in data; bidders should demonstrate capability for testing under basic category requirements
• Quantities/Value: 25% option quantity increase; no BOQ quantity listed; no estimated value provided
• Delivery/Installation: Delivery period tied to last date of original delivery order; extended period rules apply with minimum 30 days
• Scope/Experience: Testing services related to automation in agricultural research; no explicit experience years stated in the data
• Unique Clauses: Option clause grants incremental quantities during contract with rate protection
• Location: Not specified; organization is ATIC under DARE; tender location unspecified
• Other: No detailed itemized specifications or performance metrics available from provided data

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Security: Not specified in the data; bidders should anticipate standard government EMD practice
• Delivery Terms: Extended delivery period calculation with minimum 30 days; option to extend up to original delivery period
• Payment Terms: Not specified; typical tenders may require milestone or COD payment
• Documentation: Standard tender submissions likely include corporate details, GST, PAN, experiences, and technical compliance, though explicit list is not provided
• Validity/Contractual: Option-based quantity adjustments permitted; bidders must comply with option clause terms
• BOQ: No items present; no quantity/value data to anchor pricing
• Compliance: Adherence to purchaser’s option clause and delivery calculations mandatory