Tender Overview
Organization: Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) under the Department of Science and Technology. Product category: Gas Chromatography equipment procurement with installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training. Estimated value: ₹2,950,000; EMD: ₹88,500. Location: Pune, Maharashtra. Scope includes on-site delivery, installation, configuration, and statutory clearances if any. Training for 10 employees at MACS-ARI Pune over 3 days. Unique clause permits up to 25% quantity variation during contract and extended delivery as specified.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Delivery & installation at: MACS - Agharkar Research Institute, G.G. Agharkar Road, Pune 411004, Maharashtra.
- Scope of supply: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Training of operators; includes statutory clearances if required.
- Training: 10 operators, on-site at MACS-ARI Pune, duration 3 days.
- Installation/ commissioning must be performed by OEM or OEM-certified resource or OEM-authorised reseller.
- Invoicing must be issued in the consignee’s name with the consignee GSTIN.
- Imported products require a registered Indian office of the OEM for after-sales service.
- Service support must include a dedicated toll-free contact and escalation matrix.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹88,500 mechanism not specified (DD/online not explicitly stated; consistent with standard practice).
- Quantity variation: up to 25% increase/decrease during procurement and currency of contract.
- Delivery timeline: from last date of original delivery order, with extended time calculations if option clause exercised (minimum 30 days).
- Payment terms: not explicitly stated; ensure alignment with standard government procurement terms and GST compliance.
- Documents: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorisations, and technical bid documents typically required.
- Warranty/AMC: not specified; insist on OEM warranty terms and post-sale support.
- Liabilities: supplier remains liable for contract performance even when sub-contracted.
- Training/Installation: must be conducted by OEM or certified personnel; on-site at Pune.
- Invoice: to be raised in consignee name with GSTIN.