Tender Overview
Directorate Of Higher Education, Maharashtra invites bids for a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System under Q3 category. The tender includes an EMD of ₹1,800 and allows a 25% quantity increase/decrease at contracted rates. Delivery terms reference extended periods based on the formula provided, with minimum 30 days for additional time. The bid requires compliance with OEM/IS criteria and mandates a dedicated service framework within the state. The procurement aims to equip state-run higher education facilities with robust analytical capabilities, leveraging local service access and post-sale support. A pre-bid or ATC clause outlines compliance, delivery, and escalation procedures.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Item category: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System for research labs and analytical work in education sector
- Quantity/scale: Not specified in BoQ; bidders should prepare for flexible deployment within contract limits
- Standards & compliance: OEM authorization, IS/ISO service standards may be implied; ensure ISI/ISO alignment where applicable
- Delivery & installation: On-site installation within the state; additional time calculated as (increased quantity ÷ original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
- Warranty & service: On-site/carry-in options; dedicated service center in-state; toll-free service line required
- EMD: ₹1,800 and related security deposits to be submitted with bid
- OEM support: Authorized seller with registered Indian office for after-sales service
- Documentation: Compliance letters and serviceability proofs required
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹1,800; specify payment method and submission details
- Delivery timeline: Initially from order date; extended period applies under option clause with minimum 30 days
- Service centers: Functional center in the state; establish within 30 days if not existing
- Documents: GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD document, OEM authorization, technical bid
- Warranty/penalties: Warranty framework required; penalties or LDs to be defined in contract
- ATC/compliance: Mandatory compliance letters and pre-bid clarifications; local supplier qualifications emphasized
- Vendor eligibility: Indian OEM/Authorized Seller with local service capability within the state
- Delivery terms: 300 km logistics and formal acceptance criteria referenced in ATC