Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs RT PCR Kits & Microbiology Supplies Tender 2026 India

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for a broad range of laboratory products, including BCRABL p210/p190 RT PCR complete kits with CDNA synthesis, other RT PCR kits (KRAS, BRAF, PMRARA), and extensive microbiology consumables such as media, stains, and antibiotic discs. Estimated value is ₹1,178,444.86 with a total of 40 items in the BOQ. Key scope includes real-time PCR kits compatible with Roche LC480/Ill light cycler systems, dNTP mixes, CDNA synthesis kits, plus microbiology disposables and culture media. Location is not specified in the data; this is a national-level procurement requiring OEM/commercial compliance and data sheet verification. A unique differentiator is the breadth of molecular and conventional microbiology items bundled under a single tender, demanding cross-category regulatory and quality controls. The tender emphasizes non-obsolescence, requiring at least 3 years residual market life for offered products and government-facing experience.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope includes BCRABL p210/p190 RT PCR complete kits with CDNA synthesis, and Kit of 48 Test dNTP mix 1 ml; plus BRAF codon 12/13 mutation detection kit by PCR, KRAS mutation detection Real-time PCR kit compatible with Roche LC480/Ill light cycler, and PMRARA RT PCR kit with CDNA synthesis.
• Complementary items: microbiology disposables (10 μL loops), Blood Agar Base Infusion Agar, CLED Agar with thymol blue, Gram stain kit (1000 ml), India Ink, MacConkey Agar, paraFilm roll 1 inch, ZN stain kit (1000 ml), and a wide array of antibiotic discs for sensitivity testing (e.g., Ampicillin, Aztreonam, Cefotaxime, Piperacillin–tazobactam, Cefoxitin, Ceftazidime, Ceftriaxone, Cefepime, Amikacin, Imipenem, Meropenem, Nitrofurantoin, Linezolid, Coliform kits, etc.).
• BOQ contains 40 items; exact quantities per item are not specified in the data provided.
• Estimated value: ₹1,178,444.86. No explicit start/end dates or delivery milestones are listed.
• Delivery/compatibility constraints: items must be compatible with standard Roche LC480/LC480II light cyclers where applicable; data sheets must align with product offerings. Quality control and anti-obsolescence requirements apply per Buyer Added Terms.
• Standards and certification details are not specified in the provided data; bidders should reference OEM data sheets and ensure non-obsolescence per clause 2 of the Buyer Terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount not specified in the data; participants must review the tender terms for exact deposit requirements.
• Experience criteria require bidders or their OEMs to have supplied same/similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSU for at least 3 years prior to bid opening; provide copies of relevant contracts.
• Delivery terms permit a baseline option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract; extended delivery time formula is defined, with a minimum of 30 days and potential extension up to the original delivery period.
• GST responsibilities are bidder’s burden; reimbursement is subject to actuals at the applicable rate, up to the quoted GST percentage.
• Documentation requirements include: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate, plus an uploaded Data Sheet matching technical parameters.
• Data Sheet alignment is mandatory; mismatches may lead to bid rejection.
• The terms require not listing obsolete products and ensuring at least 3 years residual market life for all offered items.
• Caution on hazardous materials: if any, compliance with safety regulations and labeling (MSDS, Batch No., MFG date, Weight) is required during dispatch.