CSIR Central Electrochemical Research Institute Bench Top Temperature and Humidity Chamber Tender Chennai 2025

Tender Overview

The Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR) invites bids for a bench top temperature and humidity chamber to support the CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute in Chennai. The contract requires OEM/Authorized Reseller involvement, with data sheets uploaded for verification and installation/commissioning performed by OEM-certified personnel. A 25% quantity variation option is available during and after contract award, with delivery timelines linked to the last delivery order. The address for delivery is CSIR-CER Institute, Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai 600113. A data sheet mismatch may cause bid rejection, and products must remain in market for at least 7 years post-bid. This tender emphasizes supply continuity, authorized service, and robust documentation requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Bench Top temperature and humidity chamber
• Data Sheet: required to be uploaded with bid for verification against offered specifications
• Installation/Commissioning: to be performed by OEM / OEM Certified resource or OEM authorized reseller
• OEM Authorization: mandatory form/certificate from OEM with full vendor details
• Obsolescence clause: offered items must have at least 7 years residual market life post-bid
• Quantity flexibility: purchaser may increase/decrease order up to 25% of bid quantity; extended delivery period calculations apply
• Delivery location: CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Chennai, 600113
• Compliance checks: data sheet mismatch can lead to bid rejection
• No explicit performance standards are stated in the tender text; compliance will be validated against data sheets

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Payment terms: not disclosed in the provided terms; bidders should expect standard security/deposit terms per CSIR policy
• Delivery terms: delivery to Chennai must commence from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time if auto-incremented as per option clause
• Termination triggers: contract termination if material terms are violated, or if delivery is not met within stipulated periods
• Data integrity: any mismatch between the data sheet and delivered product will be grounds for rejection
• Documentation: OEM authorization certificate, data sheets, and installation/commissioning records must be supplied
• Post-sale: installation, testing, and training (if applicable) to be carried out by OEM or authorized personnel
• Compatibility: equipment must remain unobsoleted for at least 7 years after bid; replacements may be required if not compliant