Tender Overview
The Police Department, Kerala invites bids for a Qualitative PCR Machine (Thermal Cycler) with procurement to support regional forensic facilities in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Estimated value is ₹650,000, with an EMD of ₹6,500. Delivery and installation targeted at the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Hill Palace Road, Ernakulam, Kerala. The bid accommodates a potential 25% quantity variation, and the scope covers supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training. An OEM or authorized partner must provide installation-ready equipment and complete documentation for statutory clearances if required. The winning bidder must ensure integration with local QA processes and provide essential installation accessories.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product: Qualitative PCR Machine (Thermal Cycler) with adjustable heating/cooling ramp rates and maximum ramp rates specified as per tender data.
- Key capabilities: Maximum Heating Ramp rate (C/s) and Maximum Cooling Ramp rate (C/s); Adjustable Ramp Rate for heating and cooling.
- Warranty: Option for comprehensive warranty available through bidding; supersedes catalogue warranty if selected.
- Installation scope: On-site installation, commissioning, testing, and operator training by OEM or OEM-certified resource; OEM authorization required for distributors.
- Accessories: Supply must include all standard and essential installation components and any statutory clearances if applicable.
- Delivery address: Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Near Railway Overbridge, Hill Palace Road, Ernakulam, Kerala-682301.
Terms & Eligibility
- Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may adjust quantity by up to ±25% during and after contract; delivery period recalculated with a minimum of 30 days.
- Experience: Bidder or OEM must have 3 years of prior supply/manufacture experience of similar category products to Central/State Government or PSUs; proof via relevant contracts for each year.
- Installation: Must be executed by OEM or OEM-certified personnel; authorizations from OEM required for distributors.
- Scope of supply: Price must include installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training plus any necessary statutory clearances.
- Delivery address compliance: All delivery and commissioning to be completed at the specified Regional Forensic Science Laboratory site in Kerala.