ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research Automated HPLC System Tender Palampur Rajasthan 2025

Tender Overview

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) invites bids for an Automated HPLC System capable of complex mixture separation, including a Quaternary Gradient Solvent Delivery Unit with a Degassing Unit, UV-Vis Detector with PDA capabilities, Auto Sample Injector with cooler, integrated software compatible with Windows, and a Temperature-controlled flow cell. The project scope includes multiple detector configurations (UV-Vis and PDA), flow control, and calibration standards, with an estimated requirement aligned to central/state government procurement. The tender emphasizes data sheet consistency, OEM certification, and installation/commissioning support. A key differentiator is the option to upgrade with a comprehensive warranty via bidding, superseding listed catalog terms. The supplier must plan for installation at Dr. Birbal Singh, IVRI (RS), Palampur, with coordination across multiple sites if applicable. The EMD is ₹90,000, and the overall procurement requires rigorous documentation and a data sheet match. This procurement targets suppliers with prior government project experience and robust post-sale support. The tender offers a flexible quantity clause up to 25% and delivery timelines linked to order specifics, ensuring alignment with project milestones.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Instrument calibration standards and standard parameter checks aligned to HPLC systems
• Quaternary Gradient Solvent Delivery Unit with Degassing Unit including unit components and multiple solvent delivery channels
• Flow rate setting range (ml/min) and flow rate accuracy for precise gradient performance
• UV-Vis Detector with: light source, spectrum bandwidth, wavelength range, sampling rate, temperature-controlled flow cell, wavelength accuracy, reproducibility, drift, noise, and multi-wavelength monitoring
• Flow cell temperature control range and path length, along with flow cell volume in μL
• Auto Sample Injector with cooler: injection method, carryover, and injection precision (RSD)
• Software compatibility with Operating Windows and data handling
• PDA Detector with diode count, wavelength range, light source, wavelength accuracy, data rate, noise, drift, and temperature-controlled flow cell
• Warranty options including comprehensive plans and number of installations in Central/State/PSU hospitals, plus OEM-supported toll-free technical assistance
• Special clauses on installation, commissioning, training, and data sheet verification

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹90,000 (as specified in tender data)
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied similar Category Products to Central/State Govt/PSU for 3 years prior to bid opening; submit relevant contracts
• Delivery & Installation: On-site delivery and commissioning at Dr. Birbal Singh, IVRI (RS), Palampur; installation and training as applicable
• GST: Bidder to verify applicable GST; reimbursement as per actuals or rates, up to quoted GST percentage
• Data Sheet: Upload product data sheet; must match offered specifications; mismatches may lead to bid rejection
• Quantity Flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% of bid/contracted quantity; extension periods may apply with prorated timing
• Warranty: Comprehensive warranty option may be invoked via bidding; supersedes catalog warranty when chosen
• Documentation: Include GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD documents, technical compliance certificates, OEM authorizations, and data sheets