National Aluminium Company Limited Lab Glassware & Pipette Procurement Bhubaneswar Odisha 2025

Tender Overview

The tender is issued by National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Bhubaneswar, for a broad assortment of laboratory glassware and pipettes, including 25 mL, 10 mL, 5 mL volumetric pipettes, 1000 mL and 500 mL volumetric flasks, round bottom flasks, thermometers (10–110°C and 0–150°C), Desiccators (160 mm dia), Graham condensers, and related lab equipment. The geographical location is Khordha, Odisha 751001, with a multi-item BOQ spanning 21 items. The contract includes an option clause enabling up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, and delivery timelines anchored to original delivery orders, with extension rules. Calibration certificates are mandatory for pipettes and volumetric flasks 1–9, signaling stringent quality verification. Unique requirement: deletion of an item reference in the BOQ (Petri Dish 80×17 mm) from a mislabelled line to avoid non-compliance.

• Organization: National Aluminium Company Limited ( Nalco )
• Location: Khordha, Odisha 751001
• Product Scope: Laboratory glassware, volumetric pipettes, volumetric and round-bottom flasks, thermometers, Desiccators, filters, and related lab accessories
• Estimated Value/EMD: Not disclosed
• Delivery/Option: 25% quantity variation; delivery period adjustment per formula; minimum 30 days extension
• Key Differentiator: Mandatory calibration certificates for multiple items and corrective BOQ correction guidance

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Pipettes (25 mL / 10 mL / 5 mL), Volumetric flasks (1000 mL, 500 mL, 250 mL, 100 mL, A-class 500 mL), Round bottom flasks (500 mL, 2‑neck center, 3‑neck), Petri dish 80×17 mm, Thermometers (10–110°C and 0–150°C), Conical flasks, Desiccators (160 mm dia), Spatula, Graham condenser (coil type), Filtering flask (narrow neck 2000 mL), Buchner funnel (G3 500 mL).
• Quality/Certification: Calibration certificates mandatory for Sl. 1–9 items; ensure items meet lab-grade accuracy; no explicit IS/ISO marks stated in data.
• BOQ/Compliance: BOQ lists 21 items; item 13 correction required (remove Round Bottom Flask 3 Neck reference to Petri Dish 80×17 mm).
• Delivery terms: Option clause on quantity; delivery timeline linked to last delivery order date; extended time proportional to quantity change; minimum extension 30 days.
• Non-specified gaps: Calibration process described; no explicit standards (IS/ISO) or vendor qualification framework provided beyond mandatory certs.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Bid Security: Not disclosed in provided terms; bidders must adhere to standard EMD submissions per vendor terms.
• Delivery: Delivery period as per original order, extendable via option clause with calculated time = (additional/ original) × original duration; minimum 30 days.
• Calibration Certificates: Mandatory for Pipettes and Volumetric Flasks (Sl. 1–9); ensure submission with bid.
• BOQ corrections: Delete incorrect item reference (Round Bottom Flask three-neck) per buyer guidance; non-compliance risks rejection.
• Quantity Variations: Up to 25% increase/decrease allowed during contract and currency period at contracted rates.
• Documentation: Ensure appropriate technical/commercial documents, including calibration certificates and corrective BOQ notes.
• Payment Terms: Not specified in available data; follow standard government procurement payment norms.
• Warranty/Support: Not specified; bidders should request detailed warranty/AMC terms during bid clarification.