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KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
College of Agriculture, Vellayani,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 522
Phone:0471-2388007
SP(1) 570/2015
Dated, 10 -2-2015
TENDER NOTICE
Sealed tenders are invited for the supply of the following scientific equipments to the
College of Agriculture, Vellayani as per the terms and conditions detailed below.
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Items with Specifications
TABLE TOP REFRIGERATED CENTRIFUGE:
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Fixed angle rotor to hold 1.5 ml to 50 ml, temperature range from -9ºC to 40ºC.
Swing out rotor should accommodate both round bottom tubes as well as falcon
tubes, ability to spin 1.5 ml at 14000 rpm and RCF 20800xg, 15 ml and 50 ml round
bottom & falcon tubes at 11000 rpm and RCF for 15ml falcon is 16000xg & 50m
falcon is 16000xg with same fixed angle rotor, centrifuge timer should start after the
set RPM reached, short spin key with selectable rotational speed, standby
refrigeration for maintaining temperature when not in use, values can be changed
during centrifugation, Fast temperature function for rapid cooling of the centrifuge,
Program memory up to 34 numbers, Optional Microtiter plate bucket for spinning
up to 16 MTP in a single run, Instrument should be supplied with following rotors
like 30 position 1.5 ml rotor which can run at minimum of 14000 RPM, 6 position
50 ml rotor with aerosol tight lid which can run at minimum of 11000 RPM,
Adapter for 15 ml falcon tube in the 50 ml rotor. Optional: PCR strip rotor for
spinning PCR strips, 5ml Falcon tube rotor with 20 positions and drum rotor with
16,400 x g for 60 x1.5/2.0 ml, the swing out rotor should accommodate up to 16 of
15 ml falcon tubes or 28 of 15 round bottom tubes
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VERTICAL ELECTROPHORESIS UNIT WITH POWER SUPPLY
Dual gel type, Precast gels (Ready Gel precast gels) & Handcast gels, Gel size (W x
L) -Precast: 8.6 x 6.8 cm Handcast: 8.3 x 7.3 cm, Total buffer volume for 2 gels 700 ml, Typical run times for SDS-PAGE -35–45 min (at 200 V constant), Should
come with sample loading guide, casting module with side-by- side casting stand,
Stain Free SDS PAGE Kit & Protein Marker, Should be a modular system, with
Mini Western Transfer Apparatus: System should provide rapid, high quality
western transfer, Must accommodate atleast two mini gels of size at least 10 * 7.5
cm, Transfer time for both gels must be supported in a time frame of One hour,
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Overnight transfer must also be taken care, Preferably with a cooling unit to take
care of heat generated, The unit should be mountable on a Magnetic Stirrer and
should also be cold room compatible, Buffer requirement should not exceed 450 ml
– 500ml per run, Modularity of same tank to run PAGE gels must be available,
Should be available either as a standalone apparatus or as a module compatible with
mini SDS Page Gel running apparatus, Transfer cassettes & electrodes should be
color coded to ensure proper orientation of the gel during transfers, The apparatus
should come complete with Gel Holder cassettes, foam pads, modular electrode
assemblies, cooling unit within Tank , lower buffer tank and lid with power cables
Power Supply for SDS PAGE & Blotting Apparatus: Output range (programmable):
10–300V, fully adjustable in 1 V, steps 4–400 mA, fully adjustable in 1 mA steps 75
W maximum, Type of output: Constant voltage, constant current with automatic
crossover, Output terminals: 4 pair recessed banana jacks floating in parallel, Timer:
1–999 min, fully adjustable Pause/resume run function: YES, Display: LED,
Operating conditions: 0–40°C; 0–95% humidity in the absence of condensation,
Safety compliance, EMI: Conforms to CE Standards for Emissions and Immunity
class A, tested only at 230 V; TÜV EMC certification, Safety features: No-load
detection, sudden load change detection, overload/short circuit protection, input line
protection, auto power- up after power failure, Input protection: Fuse on both hot
and neutral Input power (actual): 90–120 or 198–264 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz,
autoswitching.
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HORIZONTAL ELECTROPHORESIS SYSTEM WITH POWER SUPPLY:
Mini type: Horizontal electrophoresis system to run the gel size of 7x10cm with
safety lid with sample throughput of 8-30, System should include UV transparent
gel tray with integrated fluorescent ruler, should include tape free gel casting
module for leak free operations, System should include casting gates to allow hassle
free casting of gels directly in the electrophoresis cells, System should include two
1.5mm 8- & 15-well fixed height combs, System should have the option for
adjustable height combs with comb holders, migration rate of Bromophenol Blue
dye should be similar to 4.5cm/hr(at 75 V), System should have a lock-in design to
run precast ready agarose gels.
Medium type: Should be able to run the gel size of 15x10cm with safety lid with
sample throughput of 10-60, UV transparent gel tray with integrated fluorescent
ruler, tape free gel casting module for leak free operations, casting gates to allow
hassle free casting of gels directly in the electrophoresis cells, two 1.5mm 15- & 20well fixed height combs, should have the option for adjustable height combs with
comb holders, Migration rate of Bromophenol Blue dye should be similar to
4.5cm/hr(at 75 V), lock-in design to run precast ready agarose gels.
Power Supply for Horizontal Electrophoresis: Output range (programmable): 10–
300 V, fully adjustable in 1 V steps 4–400 mA, fully adjustable in 1 mA steps 75 W
maximum, Type of output: Constant voltage, constant current with automatic
crossover, Output terminals: 4 pair recessed banana jacks floating in parallel, Timer:
1–999 min, fully adjustable, Pause/resume run function, Display: LED Operating
conditions: 0 –40°C; 0–95% humidity in the absence of condensation, Safety
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compliance: EN–61010 EMI, Conformity to CE Standards for Emissions and
Immunity class A, TÜV EMC certification, Safety features: No-load detection,
sudden load change detection, overload/short circuit protection, input line
protection, auto power-up after power failure, Input protection: Fuse on both hot and
neutral Input power (actual): 90–120 or 198–264 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, autoswitching.
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LABORATORY MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE
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Magnification 100x-1000x, standard set complete with wide field eyepieces
NWF 10x, Hard anti-reflection coated colour coded Parfocal Achromatic
objectives 10x,40x & 100x (Oil immersion),attachable graduated mechanical
stage with convenient adjustment for manipulation of slides & plano – concave
mirror in adjustable fork mount, Sub-stage Abbe Condenser (N.A.1.25)
focusable with rack and pinion fitted with rack and pinion fitted with an iris
diaphragm & filter holder
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FILTER STERILIZATION UNIT
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Magnetic Filter Funnel 47 mm, 300 mL capacity with lid. Flask for all glass filter
holder 47mm,capacity: 1000 ml. Membrane disc filter, 0.2 micron, 47mm. Oil-Free
Vacuum Pump, maximum flow 15 lrs/min, max vacuum 27inches of mercury, max
pressure 35psi, motor 1/16Hp, Approx weight 4kg.
Cost of tender forms
Particulars
Cost (Rs.)
Supplies costing above Rs. 1,00,000/- to Rs. 10
lakh
Supplies costing above Rs. 10 lakh
Last date & time of receipt of tender
Date & time of opening of tender
0.2 % of the quoted amount rounded to the
nearest multiple of Rs.100/-subject to a
minimum of Rs.400/- and maximum of
Rs.1500/- +VAT@5%
0.15 % of the quoted amount rounded to
the nearest multiple of Rs.100/-subject to a
maximum of Rs.25000/- +VAT@5%
: 25 .02.2015, 3.00 PM
: 25 .02.2015, 3.30 PM
Terms and conditions:
1.The tender should be submitted in the prescribed forms which can be downloaded from the
website:www.kau.edu/tenders.
2.The envelope containing the tender should be superscribed as “Tender for the supply of Scientific
Equipments” and should be addressed to the Dean, College of Agriculture, Vellayani,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 522.
3. Each tender should be accompanied by tender fee and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 1% of the cost
of the quoted items (subject to minimum of Rs.1500/-) by way of two crossed Demand Drafts separately
for tender fee and EMD drawn in favour of the Dean, College of Agriculture, Vellayani payable at
State Bank of Travancore, Vellayani (Branch Code:019).. Late and incomplete tenders and tender
without EMD, tender fee and agreement will not be accepted. Firms who are exempted from the payment
of EMD should furnish copy of the currently valid certificated from Stores Purchase Department, Govt.of
Kerala.
4. The tender should be accompanied by an agreement in Kerala Stamp Paper worth Rs.100/- and format
can be downloaded from the above website. Withdrawal of tender after its acceptance or failure to supply
the items or not according to the specifications will entail cancellation of the tender.
5. The successful tenderer should execute an agreement in Kerala stamp paper worth Rs.100/- and furnish
a Security Deposit of 5% of the cost of the items quoted in the form of Term Deposit /Bank
Guarantee/Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Dean, College of Agriculture, Vellayani payable at the
State Bank of Travancore, Vellayani(Branch Code:019) when directed from this office. The format of the
agreement can be downloaded from the above website.
6. The items should be delivered at the site and the rate quoted for each item should be inclusive of all
charges, taxes if any, and should be valid for one year w.e.f. the date of issue of supply order.
7. Period of firmness of the quoted rates/prices should be clearly stated in the offer.
8. Tenders will be opened in the presence of the tenderers who may be present at that time.
9.The Dean, College of Agriculture, Vellayani has the right to accept or reject any or all of the offers
without assigning any reason.The decision of the undersigned in finalizing the tenders will be final and
binding.
10 .The supply order will be placed subject to the approval of the University and availability of funds.
11.Tenders insisting payment in advance either full or part are liable for rejection.
12.On acceptance, the supply order will be placed and invoice should be addressed to the Dean, College
of Agriculture, Vellayani. The payment will be effected only after the satisfactory delivery of the items at
the College of Agriculture, Vellayani
13.The items should be supplied within 2 weeks from the date of receipt of supply order.
14.Payment as per the invoice will be made only after supply of the items as per specifications and
tenderer is liable to replace the defective articles/rectify the defective items immediately on receipt of
intimation.
15. The EMD/Security Deposits furnished will be forfeited in case the contract is not fulfilled as per the
terms and conditions mentioned in the tender notice and agreement.
16.All the rules and regulations applicable to Government tenders will be applicable to this tender also.
17. Further information such as terms and conditions, detailed specifications of the equipments, cost of
tender forms etc. can be had from the office of the Dean, College of Agriculture, Vellayani during office
hours.
Sd/DEAN