Acquisition of Optical Components: Waveplates and Beam Splitters for TIFR Mumbai

Work Description - Procurement Of Zero-order Half-waveplate, Zero-order Quarter-waveplate, Non-polarizing Broadband Cube Beam Splitter And Other Items (as Per Attached Detailed Technical Specifications)

This tender, reference number TIFR/PD/CM26-101/261118, is issued by the Department of Atomic Energy, specifically through the Purchase Officer at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Colaba, Mumbai. The procurement focuses on essential laboratory and scientific equipment, with the primary objective being the acquisition of Zero-Order Half-Waveplates, Zero-Order Quarter-Waveplates, Non-polarizing Broadband Cube Beam Splitters, and other specified items as detailed in the attached technical specifications. This is a limited tender for supply, utilizing a two-cover system for submissions, with offline payment options available. The total tender value is ₹20,40,692, and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹40,814 is required, payable to Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. The critical dates for this tender are as follows: documents were e-published and made available for download starting from September 3, 2026, at 02:05 PM, with the download window closing on September 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bids can be submitted from September 3, 2026, at 02:10 PM until September 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM at TIFR, Mumbai. The work is to be completed within a period of 90 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. Prospective bidders are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed pre-qualification criteria and technical specifications.