Supply of Whatman Filter Paper for Soil Testing Laboratories

This tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_AGRI_868035_2 and Tender Reference Number DSTL1/2026/SN, is being invited by the Department of Agriculture, a State Government and UT entity, specifically from the Assistant Soil Chemist located at the District Soil Testing Laboratory, Parottukonam, Nalanchira PO, Thiruvananthapuram (Pincode 695015). The procurement pertains to "Whatman Filter Paper," categorized under Goods, specifically as Consumables - Raw Materials. This is an Open Tender for a Supply and Service contract with a tender value of ₹1,90,000 and a work period of 30 days. Bidders are required to submit their bids through a single cover system, with the bid opening scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Thiruvananthapuram. The EMD payable is 1.0% of the tender value, amounting to ₹1,900, with options for exemption or submission through BG/ST. A tender fee of ₹695 (including ₹295 processing fee with 18.00% GST) is applicable, with exemption also permitted. The critical dates for this tender are: Document Download and Bid Submission Start Date on September 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and Document Download and Bid Submission End Date on October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Clarification periods will also align with these dates. The bid validity period is set at 270 days. Further details regarding the tender documents and work items are available for download.