ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research Potash Fertilizer Mop IS 2779 and SSP IS 294 Tender Dakshina Kannada 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Department Of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) seeks procurement of Potash Fertilizer (MOP) IS:2779 (Q3) and Single Super Phosphate IS:294 (Q3) for delivery to ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kidu, Nettana, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. The scope involves supplying fertilizer products with standard packaging and quality certifications as detailed in the tender specifications. The tender emphasizes conformity to central/national quality controls, laboratory test reports, and ongoing supply with a potential quantity variation clause up to 25% during contract execution. The delivery location is fixed at ICAR-CPCRI, Kidu, Dakshina Kannada, with a requirement to meet govt procurement norms and avoid obsolescence. Differentiators include explicit testing/reporting requirements and compliance with specified IS standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Packaging Type, Packaging Size, and Shelf life provisions under packaging guidelines.
• Colour and Appearance specifications listed under Physical and Chemical Properties.
• Requirement for test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs to prove conformity.
• ISO certification status verification and ability to submit a Test Report on demand.
• Products must align with the IS:2779 (MOP) and IS:294 (SSP) standards as applicable to the tender.
• Additional regulatory and safety considerations for hazardous items where applicable.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during the currency of the contract, with delivery extension rules based on the original/extended periods.
• Delivery/installation site: ICAR-CPCRI, Kidu, Bilinele Village, Nettana, Karnataka.
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied similar fertilizers to central/state govt or PSUs for 3 years prior to bid opening, with relevant contracts to prove quantity supplied per year.
• GST: Bidder bears GST responsibility; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates, capped by quoted GST percentage.
• End-user and financial standing assurances, non-liquidation and non-bankruptcy declarations, and non-obsolescence of offered products for at least 1 year residual market life.
• Mandatory compliance with safety and environmental regulations for hazardous materials and a requirement to provide End User Certificates if requested.