Upright Microscope for TIFR Mumbai: Bright Field, Dark Field, DIC Capabilities

Work Description - Procurement Of Upright Microscope Suitable For Bright Field, Dark Field And Dic Features

The Department of Atomic Energy, through the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai, invites eligible and experienced bidders to submit tenders for the procurement of an Upright Microscope. This essential laboratory equipment must be suitable for Bright field, Dark Field, and Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) features, critical for the institute's scientific research. The tender, referenced as TIFR/PD/CA26-45/260409, falls under the 'Goods' category with a 'Supply' form of contract and an estimated value of ₹20,15,204. Prospective bidders can download the tender documents from June 19, 2026, at 02:10 PM. The bid submission period commences on June 19, 2026, at 02:20 PM, and both document download and bid submission will close on July 04, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The electronic bids will be opened on July 06, 2026, at 11:00 AM at TIFR Mumbai. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹40,304 is required, payable to TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH at Mumbai, with provisions for EMD exemption via BG/ST allowed for eligible entities. Bidders are required to submit a single cover containing essential documents including scanned copies of the EMD (which can be paid via Demand Draft, Direct Credit, RTGS, NEFT, or Bank Guarantee), Annexure 3 pertaining to local content, Annexure 4 for registration, a duly signed tender document, and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in .xls format. The anticipated period of work for this contract is 70 days, and the bid validity is 180 days. For comprehensive details and to participate, interested parties are advised to refer to the official tender documents, which were ePublished on June 19, 2026, at 02:00 PM. Further inquiries can be directed to the Purchase Officer at TIFR Mumbai.