Export Inspection Council Of India Nitrogen UHP Refilling Tender 99.999% Instrument Grade for LCMSMS GCMSMS Rajasthan 2026

Tender Overview

The Export Inspection Council Of India (EIC), Department Of Commerce, invites bids for refilling of Nitrogen Ultra-High Purity (UHP) gas, instrument grade at 99.999% purity, suitable for LCMS/MS and GC-MS/MS instruments. Estimated value is ₹1.0 (unit unspecified). The procurement requires the supplier to demonstrate OEM authorization, service availability within the consignee state, and a dedicated toll-free support line. Key differentiators include a formal 25% quantity/duration adjustment clause and a requirement that offered gas be non-toxic and maintain a minimum residual market life of 3 years before end-of-life declaration by the OEM. The tender emphasizes compliance with safety data and mandatory certificate uploads.

• Organization: Export Inspection Council Of India (EIC)
• Location: India (state of consignee required for service)
• Product: Nitrogen UHP refilling, instrument grade for LCMSMS/GCMSMS
• Estimated value: ₹1.0
• Distinctives: OEM authorization, 3-year residual life, service presence in consignee state, dedicated service support
• Scope nuance: Not a standard material sale; includes service/support prerequisites and potential expansion under ATC terms

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Gas grade: Nitrogen UHP, instrument grade, suitable for high-sensitivity mass spectrometry
• Purity specification: 99.999%
• Applications: LCMS/MS and GC-MS/MS instrumentation
• Documentation: OEM authorization from the gas supplier; proof of service presence in the consignee state; dedicated toll-free service number and escalation matrix
• Compliance: Non-toxic, safety data available; mandatory certificates uploaded with bid; avoidance of obsolete products (3+ years residual market life)
• Clause details: Option clause allows up to 25% increase in quantity or contract duration at bid issue; full acceptance required at revised scope
• EMD/Financials: Not explicitly specified in data; bidders should anticipate standard EMD/financial security per ATC
• Delivery/Installation: Service presence and support mechanisms to be established near the consignee location

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount not specified; bidders must refer to ATC and bid document for particulars
• OEM authorization: Required where bids are submitted by authorized distributors or service providers
• Experience: Demonstrated capability to supply instrument-grade gases with OEM backing; not-to-end-of-life products with ≥3 years residual market life
• Safety: Gas must be non-toxic; MSDS to be provided for toxic materials if applicable
• Service commitment: Dedicated service office within the state of the consignee; toll-free contact and escalation matrix mandatory
• Documentation: Upload all certificates, relevant ATC and corrigenda; incomplete bids liable for rejection