Agricultural Technology Information Centre Ungroup Testing Tender 2026 Dare India - 25% Quantity Option & Delivery Terms

Tender Overview

Organization: Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE). The procurement focuses on Ungroup testing services with categories labeled as Ungroup testing and Ungroup testing1 (numeric and test iterations). Current BOQ shows zero items, and no explicit estimated value or EMD amount is provided. A key risk/driver is the OPTION CLAUSE allowing quantity fluctuations up to 25% of bid quantity and contracted quantity, with delivery timelines adapting proportionally. Location details are not disclosed in the tender data. This tender emphasizes flexible delivery planning and compliance with option-based extensions, demanding clear execution capability from bidders. Unique aspects include the lack of BOQ items and the explicit quantity variation mechanism.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Ungroup testing
• • Ungroup testing1: Numeric
• • Ungroup testing: Test
• • Ungroup testing1: Numeric
• Scope indicates basic test/numeric exercises without a populated Bill of Quantities (BOQ). No explicit performance metrics, standards, or equipment specifications are provided. The tender requires bidders to interpret and operationalize the testing categories, ensuring readiness to perform as per unspecified scope, while maintaining compliance with the option-based delivery framework. Emphasis on clarity for delivery sequencing and acceptance criteria once orders are issued.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and 25% during the contract at contracted rates.
• Delivery Timeframe: Delivery period calculations commence from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time follows the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days. If the original period is under 30 days, the extended time equals the original period.
• Bidders must comply with these delivery extension terms and demonstrate capability to adjust scheduling accordingly.
• No explicit EMD, value, or qualification thresholds are provided beyond the above option framework; bidders should prepare for flexible contracts and ensure ability to scale delivery.