Indian Council Of Agricultural Research nucleic acid sequencing tender Pune Maharashtra 2026 Illumina RNA sequencing ISO/IS standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) invites bids for nucleic acid sequencing and genotyping services, including RNA sequencing and transcriptome sequencing, with Illumina platforms. The procurement is to be conducted from Pune, Maharashtra, and requires service delivery aligned to buyer-uploaded specifications. The terms emphasize quantity/contract duration adjustments up to 25% and minimum engagement conditions for lump-sum service contracts. Financial security may be provided via EMD/PBG alternatives such as DD or Fixed Deposit Receipts payable to ICAR-DFR, with delivery of originals within 15 days after award. Bidders must quote precisely as per uploaded ATC and scope.

• Organization: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – DARE
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra
• Category: Nucleic Acid Sequencing and Genotyping Service, RNA Sequencing / Transcriptome Sequencing, Illumina platforms
• Estimated Value: Not disclosed
• Key differentiator: Strict adherence to buyer-provided scope and ATC; 25% quantity/duration adjustment window
• Context: Service contract for advanced sequencing with potential sub-scope modifications after award

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Nucleic acid sequencing and genotyping service (RNA sequencing, transcriptome sequencing) using Illumina platforms
• Scope: As per buyer uploaded ATC and scope of work; no BOQ items
• Standards/Certifications: Needs to comply with platform-specific sequencing quality controls and buyer-specified specifications; bidders must quote exactly as required in the ATC
• Delivery/Installation: Service delivery from Pune with remote/onsite sequencing as per scope; must align with project timelines once awarded
• Experience/Capabilities: Demonstrated capability to perform high-throughput RNA sequencing and transcriptome analysis for plant samples, with data output suitable for downstream bioinformatics
• EMD/Payment Security: EMD or PBG options; DD or FDR permissible; original documents to be delivered within 15 days of award

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantum/Scope Adjustment: 25% flexibility on contract quantity or duration at issue; 25% scope increase allowed with service provider consent for lump-sum services
• Financial Standing: Bidder must declare non-liquidity/ bankruptcy status via an undertaking; no liquidation or receivership
• Assignment/Sub-contracting: No assignment or sub-contracting without prior written consent; joint liability retained
• Security Deposits: EMD/PBG alternative: DD or FDR payable to ICAR-DFR, with delivery of originals within 15 days post-award
• Documentation: Mandatory submission of GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and OEM authorizations as applicable
• Qualifying Evaluation: Technical evaluation based strictly on compliance with quoted services and uploaded ATC specifications