Marine Molecular Biology and DNA Sequencing Laboratory Consumables and Equipment Procurement

This tender, bid number GEM/2026/B/8017969, is issued by the Center For Marine Living Resource Ecology (CMLRE), an organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, from their office in Cochin, Kerala, India. The procurement aims to acquire a comprehensive suite of laboratory consumables and equipment essential for marine research, specifically focusing on molecular biology, DNA extraction, purification, and sequencing. The bid is open from 22-09-2026 at 5:54 PM and will close on 13-10-2026 at 6:00 PM. The diverse range of items includes specialized desalting oligonucleotides, pressure filter cartridges for eDNA collection, various membrane filter discs with different pore sizes and materials, column-based and kit-based DNA extraction solutions for diverse sample types (including FFPE tissues and animal blood/tissues), magnetic bead-based extraction kits, magnetic separators, and high-throughput sequencing reagents such as Nanopore flow cells and barcoding kits. Furthermore, the tender includes essential molecular biology reagents like ligase master mixes, DNA repair enzymes, DNA ladders, electrophoresis buffers, and nucleic acid gel stains, alongside specialized high molecular weight DNA isolation kits. The total quantity of items sought is 4082. This procurement signifies a significant investment in advancing the research capabilities of the Department of Earth Sciences at CMLRE.