Deployment of Advanced 5 Axis Micro Water Jet Integrated Laser Machining System at IIT Madras

Work Description - 5 Axis Micro Water Jet Integrated Laser Machining System

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), a leading public sector undertaking, formally invites qualified and experienced bidders to participate in an Open Tender for the supply and installation of a sophisticated **5 Axis Micro Water Jet Integrated Laser Machining System**. This critical procurement, identified by Tender Reference Number ME/8197/056/2026/WATERJET, is categorized as a Goods supply contract. The tender was e-published on June 16, 2026, at 04:00 PM. Interested parties may download tender documents starting from June 16, 2026, at 04:05 PM, with the final deadline for document download being July 07, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bid submission officially commences on June 17, 2026, at 09:00 AM, and all proposals must be submitted by the closing date of July 07, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The technical bids will be opened on July 08, 2026, at 03:00 PM at MSB332 Mechanical Sciences Block, 2nd Floor, IIT Madras, Chennai-36. This tender follows a two-cover system, requiring separate submissions for Technical and Financial bids. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,18,000 is required, payable to "The Registrar" at "IIT Madras", with provisions for EMD exemption via BG/ST. There is no tender fee associated with this procurement. Bidders should note that the bid validity period is 120 days from the bid opening date, and the estimated period of work/delivery is 21 days. All correspondence and inquiries should be directed to The Chief Manager Project Purchase, ICSR IIT Madras, Chennai-36, who serves as the Tender Inviting Authority for this significant acquisition.