Molecular Biology and HPLC Reagent and Consumable Supply for Agricultural Research

This tender describes an urgent requirement for a comprehensive supply of high-quality laboratory reagents and consumables, specifically for molecular biology and HPLC applications, to be procured by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE). The bid, numbered GEM/2026/B/8105727, is being managed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Rapeseed Mustard Research, located in Sewar. The bidding period commences on October 1st, 2026, at 10:30 AM and concludes on October 22nd, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The Bill of Quantities (BOQ) titled "Himedia Brand Only Supply" clearly indicates a mandate for products exclusively from the Himedia brand, covering a total of 69 distinct items. These items include a wide array of essential chemicals such as Methanol (for molecular biology and HPLC), Chloroform (for molecular biology and HPLC), Acetonitrile, Acetic Acid, Triton X-100, Agarose, various salts like EDTA Disodium Salt, Sodium Diethyldithiocarbamate Trihydrate, and Sodium Azide, as well as sugars like Sucrose and D-glucose. The list also extends to other critical reagents like 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine, DL-Dithiothreitol, L-Ascorbic Acid, L-Glutathione (reduced and oxidized), 2-Mercaptoethanol, Tris Hydrochloride, Tris free base, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate Reduced, Sodium Acetate, L-Methionine, Riboflavin, Guaiacol, Sodium Chloride, Sulphuric Acid (1N and 2N), Thiourea, Ortho-Phosphoric Acid, 2,2'-Dipyridyl, Ferric Chloride, Toluene, L-proline, and various solvents including petroleum ether, isoamyl alcohol, 2-propanol, DMF, Dichloromethane, Diethyl ether, 1-Butanol, and Acetone. Additionally, the tender specifies the need for specialized items such as Syringe driven filter PVDF 0.45 µm, Sterile petri plates (120x120 mm Square), Water for HPLC, CTAB, Ethidium bromide, and Hydrogen Peroxide 30%. This procurement is crucial for the research activities undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, underscoring the importance of timely and reliable delivery of these specialized materials.