Procurement of Specialized Biological Research Reagents and Consumables for Advanced Scientific Applications

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This tender, originating from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) through the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, presents a critical procurement opportunity. The bid, identified by GEM/2026/B/7855046, is open from 30-07-2026 at 3:12 PM until 20-08-2026 at 4:00 PM. The requirement encompasses a diverse array of specialized laboratory consumables and reagents, totaling 41 distinct items. Key among these are Nuclease Free Water (not DEPC treated), OptiMEM I Reduced Serum Medium, PIERCE BCA Protein Assay Kit, various Recombinant Proteins including Mouse HGF, Mouse FGF4, Human FGF10, and Human Noggin (PeproTech), Trypsin EDTA (with and without phenol red), CD45 Monoclonal Antibody (PE eBioscience), Lipofectamine 3000 and 2000 Transfection Reagents, HEPES 1M, LAB-TEK Chamber CVG 4WELL, mMESSAGE mMACHINE SP6 Transcription Kit, Qubit RNA Quantification kits (Broad Range and High Sensitivity), Antibiotic Antimycotic 100X, Qubit Assay Tubes, DPBS powder (no calcium, no magnesium), Qubit 1X dsDNA kits (HS and Broad Range), B-27 Plus Neuronal Culture System, and Trypan Blue Solution, alongside HBSS (no calcium, no magnesium, no phenol red). This comprehensive list underscores the need for suppliers capable of providing high-quality biological research materials essential for advanced scientific endeavors at the RGCB.