Supply of Civil Engineering Laboratory Testing Equipment and Instruments

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This tender invitation, **GEM/2026/B/7774316**, issued by the **Department of Defence** through the **Border Road Organisation** under the **Ministry of Defence**, seeks bids for the supply of a comprehensive suite of laboratory testing equipment. Dated **11-07-2026**, the bidding period opens on **19-08-2026 at 1:00 PM** and closes on **20-08-2026 at 1:00 PM**. The procurement encompasses a total quantity of **23 items**, specifically detailed as including a Laboratory Electric Oven (600x900x600 mm) with digital indicator, controller, and safety alarm; a Rectangular Double-Walled Stainless Steel Water Bath (425x325x100 mm) with thermostatic control; a Global Positioning System (GPS) compliant with IS GPS-200; a Soundness Test Apparatus; a Cement Consistency Test Apparatus; a Vicat Apparatus; an Air Permeability Test Apparatus for soil (as per IS 1720 part 17 and IS 11209); a Concrete Test Hammer (Rebound Hammer); a Slump Test Apparatus (as per IS 7320); a Casagrande liquid limit test apparatus; a Soil cone penetrometer (digital type, New Type); a Plastic limit set including glass plate, brass rod, spatula, moisture tin, and porcelain dish (as per IS 2720); a Shrinkage limit test apparatus (as per IS 2720); a Laboratory vane shear test apparatus with accessories (as per IS 2720); a Water Content Test by Rapid Moisture Meter; a Pycnometer (as per IS 2720); and a Penetration Test Apparatus for Bitumen. Furthermore, the tender includes a Ductility Testing Machine that is electrically operated and digital. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the testing capabilities within the organization, ensuring adherence to specified Indian Standards for various materials and construction components.