Tender Overview
National Institute Of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Department Of Earth Sciences, invites bids for a Handheld XRF Analyzer with Coating Thickness Module. The procurement scope is Supply of Goods with an emphasis on a portable, field-ready analytical system. The contract includes a 1-year warranty from final acceptance or post-installation, plus OEM warranty certificates at delivery. The vendor must demonstrate an established after-sales network in India, with installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance capabilities. An option clause allows Β±25% quantity variation at contracted rates. No BOQ items are listed, highlighting a focused equipment purchase with potential for future extensions.
Key differentiators include the requirement for on-site service support, and the inclusion of coating thickness measurement capability as part of the instrument package. This tender is positioned to strengthen NIOTβs field diagnostics and material characterization capabilities across oceanographic research initiatives, with emphasis on reliable service coverage and supplier responsiveness.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product name: Handheld XRF Analyzer with Coating Thickness Module
- Scope: Supply of goods only; installation/commissioning may be included per ATC terms
- Warranty: 1 year warranty from final acceptance or after installation, whichever is applicable; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery
- After-sales: Must have a well-established service network in India; submit service center details near consignee locations
- OEM support: Documentation of OEM authorization and support commitments
- Quantity flexibility: Option to increase/decrease quantity by 25% during contract and extended period, at contracted rates
- Delivery/installation timing: Not explicitly specified in data; delivery terms to be clarified during bidding
- BOQ: No listed items; indicates equipment purchase with potential future additions
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Amount not disclosed in tender data
- Warranty: 1 year from acceptance or post-installation; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery
- Delivery: Periods and milestones to be finalized; option clause allows extended delivery time proportionally
- OEM support: Must provide installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance support; service centers in India to be detailed
- Documents: Submit OEM authorization, service center details, and OEM warranty letters at delivery
- Acceptance: Final acceptance before warranty activation; service commitments within country
- Penalty/LD: Not specified in provided data; to be clarified in later ATC/contract
