Supply of Universal Testing Machine for Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

Work Description - Procurement Of Universal Testing Machine (utm)

This tender opportunity, spearheaded by the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, a distinguished Central Government Ministry/Department, invites qualified suppliers to participate in an Open Tender for the procurement of a Universal Testing Machine (UTM). The tender, identified by reference number ICED-DRIP/2026/03/RFB-03 and Tender ID 2026_IISB_921523_1, represents a critical acquisition for the Institute, falling under the "Laboratory and scientific equipment" product category with a specific sub-category of "UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE (UTM)". Bidders are advised that this is a "Supply" contract, and the tender process will involve two covers, with Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for financial proposals. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,50,000 is required, payable to "The Registrar, IISC" in Bengaluru, with flexibility for EMD through BG/ST or exemptions as detailed in the tender documents. While no tender fee is applicable, the EMD is a fixed amount. Key dates for this solicitation are as follows: the document download period commences on August 11, 2026, at 11:05 AM and concludes on September 14, 2026, at 03:00 PM; bid submissions are accepted from August 11, 2026, at 11:15 AM until September 14, 2026, at 03:00 PM; and the bid opening will take place on September 14, 2026, at 03:30 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 09:00 AM, to be conducted online. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to download the tender notice and associated documents, including the NIT and BOQ format, available from August 11, 2026. Further details regarding tenderer class, bid validity, and specific technical requirements are outlined within the comprehensive tender documentation.