SCTIMST Operating Table Tender Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 2025 – General Operating Table Procurement with 25% Quantity Variations and 5% CMC Terms

Tender Overview

Organization: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology ( SCTIMST )
Product / Service: General Operating Table (category) procurement
Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001
Estimated Value: ₹9,000,000; EMD: ₹225,000
Scope context: Government research hospital/teaching institute procurement for surgical tables, with option to increase/decrease order quantity up to 25% of bid quantity and extended delivery period aligned to contract terms. Distinctive clause allows quantity variation during contract at contracted rates.
Delivery & timeline nuance: Delivery periods commence from the last date of original delivery order; extension rules apply with minimum 30 days, governed by the option clause.
Unique aspects: Mandatory compliance with option-based delivery extension; EMD/PBG flexibility via DD or fixed deposit receipt; post-warranty maintenance commitment with 5-year Comprehensive Maintenance at ≤5% of contract price per annum.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No specific technical specifications provided in the tender data; however, included terms cover durability/market life expectations and post-warranty maintenance.
• EMD/PBG submission formats: Acceptable through Account Payee Demand Draft payable to DIRECTOR, SCTIMST at Thiruvananthapuram or Fixed Deposit Receipt in the bidder’s name with pledge conditions; required to upload scanned proof with bid and physically submit hardcopy within 5 days of bid end/open date.
• Warranty & after-sales: Comprehensive Maintenance Service (CMC) required for 5 years post-warranty at rate not exceeding 5% of contract price per annum; potential annual biannual payment after services rendered.
• Quality/obsolescence clause: Bidders must offer products not declared end-of-life by OEM within the next 7 years of market life.
• Financial health: Bidder must not be under liquidation or similar insolvency proceedings; an undertaking to this effect is required.
• Delivery terms: Option-based quantity adjustments up to 25% at contract rates; extended delivery time calculated as (Increase quantity / Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: ₹225,000; acceptable in DD or FDR as described; hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/open date.
• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated in the data; however, biannual payments for CMC after warranty period; contract price base for annual maintenance capped at 5% per annum.
• Warranty/CMC: 5-year post-warranty Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement at ≤5% per annum with potential to renew; option to enter into CMC with OEM post-warranty.
• Financial standing: No liquidation or bankruptcy; provide an undertaking to this effect.
• Product lifecycle: Ensure offered operating tables have at least 7 years residual market life; avoid obsolescence.
• Delivery flexibility: Option clause allows 25% quantity change; delivery period adjustments as described.
• Documentation: Submit GST,PAN, experience docs, financials, EMD proofs, technical/compliance certificates, and OEM authorizations as applicable to SCTIMST T&Cs.