Tender Overview
Health and Family Welfare Department Delhi invites bids for a Cryostat Microtome under the Cryostat category in 2025. The tender carries an EMD of ₹124,000 and requires compliance with the purchaser’s option terms for quantity variation up to ±25%. The scope includes standard accessories, test reports from NABL/ILAC labs, and performance certificates post-installation. Location: Delhi. The procurement emphasizes conformity to Manufacturers Certification and mandatory installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training. A comprehensive warranty option may supersede catalogue warranty, and suppliers must meet safety, insurance, and statutory requirements. The tender also requests proof of prior installations in central/state/PSU hospitals and availability of certification copies on demand. Unique clauses govern risk, safety, and supplier eligibility.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Standards & Certifications: Conformity to Manufacturer Certification; require NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports on demand; provide OEM authorisation if applicable.
- Performance Parameters: Type of microtome sectioning; coarse feed operation; max specimen size; section cutting via hand wheel; hand wheel lock; chamber illumination; specimen cooling temperature (Peltier); section and trimming thickness ranges (in micrometers); automatic specimen retraction on return stroke.
- Accessories & extras: Pack of disposable blades; freezing medium (120 ml bottle); chucks; UPS with backup time specified.
- Warranty & Installation: Optional comprehensive warranty; mandatory installation, testing, commissioning, operator training; performance certificates may be demanded post-placement.
- Other: Government-approved test reports; number of prior installations; copies of all certifications to be provided on demand.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹124,000 (to be paid as specified in bid guidelines).
- Delivery & Option Clause: Quantity may vary up to ±25%; delivery timeline extends proportionally with extended quantity, minimum 30 days.
- Workman Safety & Insurance: Contractor must provide insurance, public liability coverage and adhere to EHV safety norms.
- Financial Standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking is required.
- Authorization & Shelf Life: OEM authorization if bidding via distributor; spare parts shelf life minimum 10 years; product should have at least 7 years residual market life.
- Submission & Compliance: Invoices to be raised in consignee name with the consignee GSTIN; no contract assignment without buyer consent.