Laboratory Chemical Procurement for Agricultural Research and Development

Tender Description: Procurement of Laboratory Chemicals for Agricultural Research

This tender is issued by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, for the procurement of a comprehensive range of laboratory chemicals. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), specifically the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, is the end-user organization. The tender, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8074337, is open for bidding from September 23, 2026, 3:50 PM and will close on October 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The "BOQ Title" is "financial bid," indicating that the pricing proposal is a key component. The scope of supply encompasses a diverse list of high-purity laboratory reagents categorized under "Item Category," including Potassium Permanganate ACS 99, Sodium Hydroxide Pellets AR ACS 98, Boric Acid ACS 99.5, Bromocresol Green BCG ACS, Methyl Red ACS, and numerous others such as various acids (Hydrochloric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Orthophosphoric Acid, Acetic Acid Glacial), salts, indicators, and buffer solutions. Specialized chemicals like Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid (DTPA) and Acacia Gum (enzyme-free extrapure AR) are also included. The total quantity of chemicals to be procured is substantial, amounting to 120910 units across all specified items. Notably, this tender emphasizes the requirement for chemicals of AR ACS (Analytical Reagent, American Chemical Society) grade with specified purities, and for certain acids, NABL accredited lab tested certifications are mandatory. This procurement is vital for supporting the critical research and development activities undertaken by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education to advance agricultural practices and ensure food security.