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National Disaster Response Force Trace Detector Tender India 2025 Explosives/Narcotics – Radiation Type, NABL Reports

Posted

21 Oct 2025, 04:34 pm

Deadline

11 Nov 2025, 05:00 pm

EMD

₹34,02,000

Progress

Issue21 Oct 2025, 04:34 pm
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Quantity

18

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Explicit EMD amount: ₹3,402,000 and 25% quantity option during contract
  • • Radiation Type trace detector with unique bar-coded sample collectors
  • • Mandatory pre/post inspection by specified boards and NABL/ILAC lab conformity reports
  • • OEM authorization required for non-manufacturer bids; Indian after-sales support for imported items
  • • BIS license and type-test certificates are mandatory in bid submission
  • • Post-award delivery schedule flexible within extended delivery period with minimum 30 days
  • • Data Sheet alignment mandatory; mismatch can lead to bid rejection
  • • Environmental and safety conformity tests: dust, vibration, shock, water intrusion, rain, altitude

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EXPLOSIVES DETECTOR

Tender Overview

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India seeks bids for an explosives/narcotics trace detector under the Central Armed Police Forces category. The procurement involves a radiation-type trace detector with configurable detection modes and sample collection options. The EMD is ₹3,402,000 and the contract includes a 25% quantity option clause. Bidders must provide a data sheet matching technical parameters, OEM authorization if applicable, and compliance with required pre/post inspection processes. The tender emphasizes exact performance and safety testing, and the availability of Central Govt/NABL test reports for conformity. Location-specific procurement is aimed at high-sensitivity screening equipment for disaster response and security operations, with a focus on trace analysis, rapid result printing, and robust certification requirements. This opportunity is relevant to manufacturers and distributors of advanced radiation-based detectors, requiring India-based after-sales support for imported products.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Detector Source: RadiationType; detects explosives and narcotics via trace analysis
  • Detection modes: multiple configurable modes for enhanced sensitivity
  • Sample collection/Acquisition: each sample collector uniquely bar coded
  • Quantity indicators: specify number of Swipe-Cards/Detector Cards/Surface Wipes/Sampling Swabs/Traps/Paper supplied
  • Analytes: list of explosives and drugs/narcotics detectable (exact species not specified)
  • Performance timings: Analysis/detection time and acceptable warm-up time (cold start)
  • Maintenance/Throughput: bakeout time between tests (minutes) and uptime requirements
  • Protection & Safety: IP rating; radiation hazard controls; availability of Radiation Safe Certificate
  • Display & Logging: type of display, test result printing, inbuilt printer type, date/time stamp in entries
  • Physical & Environmental: weight, operating temperature range, humidity tolerance at 40°C
  • Warranty & Certification: standard warranty terms; conformity to dust, vibration, shock, water intrusion, salt, rain, altitude tests; NABL/ILAC test reports for conformity
  • Data & Compliance: data sheet alignment with product specifications; BIS/type-test certificates where applicable

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹3,402,000 (to be provided as specified in ATC) with eligible payment method
  • Option Clause: purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity; delivery periods adjusted accordingly with minimum 30 days
  • Financial Standing: OEM net worth must be positive as per last audited financial statement
  • Documentation: mandatory data sheet upload; OEM authorization/certificates for authorized distributors
  • Service & Compliance: imported products require a registered Indian office for after-sales support; pre/post inspection by officer boards
  • Certificates: BIS license, type-test certificates, and other specified certifications must be uploaded
  • Submission Rules: non-compliance or mismatches between data sheet and offered product may lead to rejection
  • Inspection: nominated inspection agency for pre-dispatch or post-receipt as decided by the buyer

Key Specifications

  • Detector Source: RadiationType

  • Sample collectors: each uniquely bar coded

  • Types of explosives and drugs detected: explicit lists not disclosed in data; detector must identify multiple classes

  • Analysis time and warm-up time to be specified in data sheet

  • Bakeout time between successive tests (minutes) to be specified

  • IP protection and radiation hazard controls with Radiation Safe Certificate

  • Display type and inbuilt printer capability with date/time stamping

  • Operating temperature range and humidity tolerance at 40°C

  • Dust, vibration, shock, water intrusion, salt, rain, and altitude conformity tests

  • Test reports: NABL/ILAC accredited lab conformity

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD of ₹3,402,000 and 25% quantity flex-up/down during contract

  • OEM authorization required for non-manufacturer bids and Indian after-sales support for imported items

  • Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspections by designated agencies; data sheet matching is mandatory

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment terms linked to delivery milestones and acceptance; verify order delivery alignment with delivery period rules

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period flexible; adjustments based on option clause; minimum 30 days for additional delivery time

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Liability for delays and non-conformity to specifications; penalties specified in ATC

Bidder Eligibility

  • Positive net worth as per last audited financial statement

  • Ability to demonstrate OEM authorization or manufacturer status

  • Past experience with detection equipment or related security technology within India

Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Type Handheld
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Technology Raman Spectroscopy
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Detector Source - RadiationType Non-Radioactive, Radioactive
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Detection modes Explosives, Narcotics, Both Explosives & Narcotics
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Sample collection/Acquisition Swipe- Card, Surface Wipes, Particulates, Particles and Vapours, Dipstick tracking trace particles, Point and Shoot
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Each Sample collector uniquely bar coded Yes, No
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Number of Sample Collectors such as Swipe-Cards/Detector Cards/Surface Wipes/Sampling Swabs/Traps/Paper supplied 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000, NA
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Types of Explosives Detected Nitroaromatics (TNT, TNB, DNT, DNB, Tetryl), Nitramines (Pyrodex / Triple 8, Gunpowder, Nitroglycerin), Nitrate Esters (HMX, RDX, PETN, SEMTEX, EGDN, C4, NG, Smokeless Powders), Inorganic Nitrates (Ammonium Nitrate, Urea Nitrate, Potassium Nitrate), Chlorates (Sodium Chlorate, Potassium Chlorate), Peroxides (TATP, HMTD), Perchlorates, NA
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Types of Drugs /Narcotics Detected Methamphetamine, Cocaine, THC– Marijuana, Opiates, Synthetic Cannabinoids, Ketamine, Heroin, NA
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Analysis / Detection time 10, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240 Or lower
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Warm-up Time (Cold start) (Maximum) 0.25, 1, 5, 10, 20, 30
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Bakeout Time/ Time betweenTwo Successive Tests(MINUTES) < 1, < 5, < 15, < 30
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY IP Protection IP 67, IP 68
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Radiation Hazard during Testing Yes, No
TYPE / PERFORMANCE / SAFETY Availability of Radiation Safe Certificate Yes, NA
DISPLAY / STORAGE / CONNECTIVITY Type of Display COLOR LCD, COLOR TFT, Tochscreen LCD, Touchscreen TFT
DISPLAY / STORAGE / CONNECTIVITY Test result printing Through inbuilt Printer, Through external printer
DISPLAY / STORAGE / CONNECTIVITY If inbuilt printer, Type of printer Thermal printer, Dot matrix, Laser b/w, Inkjet b/w, Color laser, Color inkjet, N/A
DISPLAY / STORAGE / CONNECTIVITY Date / time Stamp in Entries Yes, No
GENERIC Weight < 250 g (for Handheld), < 500 g (for Handheld), < 1000 g (for Handheld), < 2000 g (for Handheld), < 30 kg (for Benchtop)
OPERATING CONDITION Minimum Operating temperature -20 Or lower
OPERATING CONDITION Maximum Operating temperature 60, 70 Or higher
OPERATING CONDITION Operating humidity at 40 deg C 80, 85, 90, 95
WARRANTY Warranty 1.0
CERTIFICATION Conformity to Dust test as per: MIL-STD-810 F, MIL-STD-810 G, NA
CERTIFICATION Conformity to Vibration test as per: MIL-STD-810 F, MIL-STD-810 G, NA
CERTIFICATION Conformity to Shock test as per: MIL-STD-810 F, MIL-STD-810 G, NA
CERTIFICATION Conformity to Water Intrusion test as per: MIL-STD-810 F, MIL-STD-810 G, NA
CERTIFICATION Conformity to Conformity to Salt test as per: MIL-STD-810 F, MIL-STD-810 G, NA
CERTIFICATION Conformity to Rain test as per: MIL-STD-810 F, MIL-STD-810 G, NA
CERTIFICATION Conformity to Altitude test as per: MIL-STD-810 F, MIL-STD-810 G, NA
CERTIFICATION Availability of Test Reports from Central Govt/ NABL/ILAC acredited lab to prove confirmity to the Specifications Yes, No

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate

2

PAN card

3

Experience certificates for similar detection equipment projects

4

Financial statements (last audited) demonstrating positive net worth

5

EMD/Security deposit documentation

6

Technical bid documents and product data sheet

7

OEM authorization/certificate for authorized distributors

8

Manufacturer/Authorized Service Provider details and contact information

9

BIS license and type-test certificates (if applicable)

10

NABL/ILAC conformity test reports

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the explosives trace detector tender in India 2025?

To bid in the NDRF trace detector tender, ensure positive net worth per last audited statement, submit GST/PAN, data sheet aligned to offered product, OEM authorization, and BIS/type-test certificates. Include EMD of ₹3,402,000 and comply with 25% option clause; pre/post inspection arrangements are decisive.

What documents are required for the NDRF trace detector bid in India?

Required documents include GST, PAN, last audited financials, EMD proof, data sheet, OEM authorization, BIS license, type-test certificates, and NABL/ILAC conformity reports; ensure evidence of Indian after-sales support for imported items.

What standards and certifications are mandatory for the detector tender?

Mandatory certifications include BIS license and type-test certificates; NABL/ILAC conformity test reports for specified dust, vibration, shock, water intrusion, rain, and altitude tests; ensure Radiation Safe Certificate and IP rating compliance.

What is the EMD amount and its payment implications for bidders?

The EMD is ₹3,402,000. Submit via the prescribed method with bid; ensure funds are valid and verifiable; failure to provide EMD can lead to bid rejection per ATC terms.

What is the 25% option clause in this tender and how does it affect delivery?

The purchaser may modify quantity by ±25% and adjust delivery periods accordingly, with a minimum additional time of 30 days; delivery starts from the last date of the original or extended delivery order as applicable.

Which inspections are required for acceptance of the trace detector equipment?

Inspections may be conducted pre-dispatch at seller premises or post-receipt at consignee site by boards detailed by NDRF. Ensure readiness for inspection and provide all required testing data and certificates.

What is the scope of sample collectors and detection capabilities in the tender?

The tender requires uniquely bar-coded sample collectors (swipe cards, detector cards, wipes, swabs, traps, or paper) and detection across explosives and narcotics with configurable analysis time and bakeout intervals as defined in the data sheet.

Is OEM authorization mandatory for all bidders in the detector tender?

Yes, OEM authorization is required for authorized distributors; provide authorization form/certificate with full OEM details and contact information to participate; imported items require India-based after-sales support.