High-Resolution Multi-Mode Atomic Force Microscope with HV-PFM Accessories Procurement for CSIR-NIIST Research

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a prominent Public Sector Undertaking, through its constituent unit CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, is pleased to announce a Global Tender for the supply of a HIGH RESOLUTION MULTI-MODE ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE (AFM) with HIGH-VOLTAGE PIEZORESPONSE FORCE MICROSCOPY (HV-PFM) ACCESSORIES. This crucial procurement, identified by Tender Reference Number CSIR-NIIST/PUR/IMP/001/26 and Tender ID 2026_CSIR_291744_1, aims to enhance the advanced research capabilities at CSIR-NIIST. The tender process, which commenced on September 23, 2026, at 06:00 PM, requires bidders to submit their comprehensive technical and financial proposals by October 22, 2026, at 03:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,85,000, payable to the Director, CSIR-NIIST, is required, with exemptions permissible through Bank Guarantee or Standing Instruction. The tender document, including detailed specifications and the Bill of Quantities (BoQ), is available for download from September 23, 2026, 06:00 PM until October 22, 2026, 03:00 PM, with a tender fee of ₹0.00. The bid opening will take place on October 23, 2026, at 03:30 PM at CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram. Prospective bidders are advised to carefully review the two-cover bidding system, which includes a Fee/PreQual/Technical cover and a Finance cover, along with all required documentation as specified in the tender notice. The contract type is for Supply, with a bid validity period of 120 days. For any queries, a clarification period is open from September 23, 2026, 06:00 PM to October 11, 2026, 03:00 PM. Submissions should be addressed to THE DIRECTOR, CSIR-NIIST, Industrial Estate PO, Pappanancode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019.