Utkal University Vanivihar Bhubaneswar Physics Lab Equipment Tender Odisha 2026 ISO compliant terms

Tender Overview

A procurement opportunity issued by the Utkal University Vanivihar Bhubaneswar under Odisha's Higher Education Department seeks multiple laboratory equipment and glassware across Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology categories for delivery to Cuttack, Odisha. The scope spans ~6 items with flexible quantity adjustments up to 25% (both increases and during contract execution). The contract emphasizes on-site and carry-in support, with a structured warranty and post-warranty AMC/CMC framework. The emphasis on scalable quantities and extended delivery timelines aligns with institutional lab modernization goals in the Odisha region. Bidders should prepare to align with delivery flexibility, warranty-extension options, and AMC/CMC conditions to ensure seamless post-installation maintenance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications are published in the tender data; bidders should map to the six-boq framework and align offerings to broadly categorized lab equipment in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Glassware, and general laboratory apparatus.
• Key tendencies include functional service center requirements within the state for carry-in warranty, with a 30-day post-award setup window if not existing at bid time.
• Warranties: initial warranty followed by AMC (5 years at ≤ 10% of contract price per annum) and Comprehensive Maintenance (2 years at ≤ 4% per annum). AMC/CMC can be contracted post-warranty with annual payments.
• Option clause influences delivery time calculations: extended period formula = (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, min 30 days. Original delivery period can be extended up to the full original window.
• No explicit EMD value is provided; bidders should prepare conventional security as per T&C while noting performance security and AMC performance security prerequisites.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity adjustments up to 25% of bid quantity during placement and currency of contract; delivery period is linked to the last delivery order date.
• Service Centers: Functional centers in each consignee state; if not present, establishment within 30 days of award; payment contingent on documentary evidence.
• Warranty & AMC: Post-warranty AMC at up to 10% of contract price per year (5 years); post-warranty CMC at up to 4% per year (2 years). Performance security adjustments apply if AMC is refused.
• BoQ includes 6 items; exact specifications not disclosed, requiring bidders to align with the organization’s lab category requirements and ensure compliance with the post-warranty maintenance terms.