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CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Willingdon Island, Matsyapuri P.O. Cochin 682 029. No. F.5-24/2011-12/Purchase Limited Tender Enquiry Dated: 17.02.2012

Sub: Purchase of Binocular Compound Microscope with Integrated Camera and Accessories
Sirs,

Sealed quotations are invited for supply of the articles detailed in the Schedule attached. Quotations shall satisfy the following conditions: 1. The cover containing quotation should be superscribed as Quotation for Purchase of Binocular Compound Microscope with Integrated Camera and Accessories due on 12.03.2012. Quotations received without this superscription will have the risk of not being considered. 2. The quotations shall reach this Office by not later than 14.00 hrs on 12.03.2012. Late quotations will not be considered. 3. The rates quoted should be for delivery at CIFT, Cochin. The period up to which the rate quoted are valid should be specified. 4. Bid Security: The quotations should be accompanied by a bid security of Rs.6,000 /- (Rupees Six thousand only) in the form of Demand Daft /Bankers cheque in favour of ICAR Unit CIFT, Cochin payable at State Bank of India, Willingdon Island Cochin-682003 or Bank Guarantee in the prescribed format and should valid for 45 days beyond the validity of bid (enclosed). The bid security will be refunded/returned to all unsuccessful firms/parties shortly within 45 days from the tender opening day or receipt of Performance Security from the successful bidder which ever is earlier. If the bidder fails to accept or to furnish the performance security within the prescribed time limit, the bid security may be forfeited. No further correspondence in this will be entertained. No interest will be paid on the bid security. Contd..2

-25. Performance Security: The successful Firm/Party is required to remit a performance security amounting to 5% of the cost of the item/equipment in the form of Demand Daft /Bankers cheques drawn in favour of ICAR Unit CIFT, Cochin payable at State Bank of India, Willingdon Island Cochin682003 or Bank Guarantee from a commercial Bank as directed by this office. The performance security to be remitted within 10 days from the formal intimation. 6. The rates and prices quoted shall be in the Indian Rupees Only 7. Name & address of the Indian agent with authorization and agency commission may be specifically mentioned. 8. For goods offered from abroad it should be FOB basis. 9. Price quoted should remain firm and fixed. 10. Fax/Telex/Telegraph/E-mail offers will not be entertained. 11. The equipment has to be supplied and installed at CIFT, Cochin to our satisfaction. 12. Proper servicing, whenever necessary, has to be provided by the supplier or their authorized agents the facility available should be indicated. 13. Discount allowable for Research/Teaching institutions may be shown separately. 14. Users list may also to be attached along with quotation. 15. AMC charges after warranty, its terms and conditions etc. may be indicated in the case of sophisticated and costly equipments. 16. Full specification of the article quoted for shall be given in the quotation along with illustrated pamphlets, drawings etc. where available. Wherever possible samples should also be sent. 17. If taxes, duties or any other charges over and above the rate quoted are payable by the purchaser actuals/percentage of such taxes/duties/charges should be clearly indicated. Please note that this Institute is entitled to concessional sales tax applicable, to Educational/Research Institutions/Laboratories etc. against declaration form. This institute is also exempted from payment of Excise duty. Contd. 3

-3 18. Quotation shall be complete in all respects such as minimum unit of supply, specifications, rate, amount, mode of despatch etc. If installations are to be made by the supplier it shall be specified and extra charges, if any payable therefore clearly given in the quotations. 19. In the case of equipments, one year warranty has to be invariably furnished. 20. Payment will be made by DD/Cheque drawn on the State Bank of India, only after satisfactory completion of supply and receipt of pre-receipted bill in triplicate. Quotations giving any other mode of payment may be avoided. 21. The Director, C.I.F.T., COCHIN-682029 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the quotations either in full or in part without assigning any reason. SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENTS Sl. No. Description Qty 1. Binocular Compound Microscope Integrated Camera and Accessories with 1

[Specification attached separate sheet as Annexure-1]

Please acknowledge receipt. Visit us at http/ www.cift.res.in Yours faithfully, Administrative Officer for Director

Annexure-1

Binocular Compound Microscope with Integrated Camera and Accessories

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General terms & conditions

1. Tenders should be submitted in sealed covers superscribed as Tender for supply of Proposal for Purchase of Binocular Compound Microscope with Integrated Camera and Accessories (Name of equipment / item) due on 12.03.2012. Bid Security: The quotations should be accompanied by a bid security of Rs.6,000 /- (Rupees Six thousand only) in the form of Demand Daft /Bankers cheque/ in favour of ICAR Unit CIFT, Cochin payable at State Bank of India, Willingdon Island, Cochin-682003 or Bank Guarantee in the prescribed format and should valid for 45 days beyond the validity of bid (enclosed). The bid security will be refunded/returned to all unsuccessful firms/Parties shortly within 45 days from the tender opening day or receipt of Performance security from the successful bidder which ever is earlier. If the bidder fails to furnish the performance security within the prescribed time limit, the bid security may be forfeited. No interest will be paid on the bid security. The bid security of the successful bidder is refunded/returned after getting the required performance security. If the bidder fails to remit the Performance Security, the bid security will be forfeited and no further correspondence in this will be entertained. 2. Documentary proof of Sales Tax/VAT Registration, Income Tax PAN shall be submitted along with Tender. 3. Performance Security: The successful Firm/Party is required to remit a performance security amounting to 5% of the cost of the item/equipment in the form of Demand Daft /Bankers cheques drawn in favour of ICAR Unit CIFT, Cochin payable at State Bank of India, Willingdon Island Cochin-682003 or Bank Guarantee from a commercial Bank as directed by this office. The performance security to be remitted within 10 days from the formal intimation. If the bidder fails to remit the Performance Security the Bid security will be forfeited and the acceptance of the tender will be withdrawn and no further correspondence in this regard will be entertained. 4. Fax / Telex / Telegraphic / E-mail offers will be treated as invalid and rejected.

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-55. In the event of declaring the opening day of the tenders as a holiday the opening of tenders, accordingly, will be conducted on the next working day at the same time indicated. 6. The period of guarantee has to be mentioned invariably. 7. Price for each item should be quoted separately. 8. The offer shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of the tender. 9. Separate tender form may be used for each equipment / item. 10. Last date of receipt of the filled tender is 12.03.2012. .at . . .14.00 . . . hrs. 11. Tenders received after 14.00 hrs on 12.03.2012 will not be accepted in any case. No correspondence will be entertained on delayed receipt of Tenders. 12. The Director, CIFT, Cochin 29 reserves the right to accept / reject in part or full of the tenders in the best advantage of this Institute. 13. The equipment has to be installed and commissioned at Institute in Cochin and the same has to be demonstrated, in the presence of the Indenter. 14. Proper servicing, whenever necessary, has to be provided by the supplier or their authorized agents. 15. Discount allowable for Research/Teaching Institutions may be shown separately 16. Users list may also to be attached in the tender form. 17. Availability of technical support& servicing facility locally/nationally should be indicated. 18. AMC charges after warranty, its terms and conditions may be indicated. 19. The above conditions are in addition to be general terms and conditions in our tender form.

Administrative Officer

-6BANK GUARANTEE FORM FOR BID SECURITY Whereas...[name of

bidder] [hereinafter called the bidder] has submitted his bid dated[date] for the supply of ...(brief description of the relevant goods and services) (hereinafter called the bid). KNOW ALL PEOPLE by these presents that WE (name of the bank) having registered office at(full address) (hereinafter called the bank) are bound unto..(name of the purchaser) (hereinafter called the purchaser) in the sum of Rs..(Rupees..(amount in figures and in words) for which payment well and truly to be, made to the said purchaser, the bank binds itself, its successors and assigns by these presents. Sealed with the Common Seal of the said bank this.. Day of., 20 THE CONDITIONS of this obligations are: 1. If the bidder i,ii,ii Withdraws its bid during the period of bid validity specified by the bidder on the bid form; or i,ii,iii Does not accept the correction of errors in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. OR 2. If the bidder, having been notified of the acceptance of its bid by the purchaser during the period of bid validity. i,ii,ii Fails or refuses to execute the contract form, if required; or i,ii,iii Fails or refuses to furnish the performance security, in accordance with the instructions to Bidders; We undertake to pay to the purchaser up to the above amount upon receipt of its first written demand, without the purchaser having to substantiate its demand, provided that in its demand the purchaser will note that the amount claimed by it is due to it, owing to the occurrence of one or both of the above mentioned two conditions, specifying the occurred condition or conditions. This guarantee will remain in force up to and including 60 (sixty) days after the period of bid validity and any demand in respect thereof should reach the bank not later than the above date. Signature of the Bank SEAL of the Bank Date:

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