Supply of FlowCam Macro System for Zooplankton Imaging Analysis

This tender invitation, originating from the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), a constituent body of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, specifically from their Chennai office, is for the procurement of essential equipment for their Department of Earth Sciences. The opportunity, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8252074 and dated 06-11-2026, is titled "Imaging Microscopy for zooplankton analysis." The core of this tender lies in the supply of a comprehensive FlowCam Macro system, including specific components such as the FlowCam Macro unit (CN 3 FC0002, CN 3 FC0005), Flow Cell FIT MA 0384 Rev 3, FIT MA 0382 Rev 2, Flow Cell Holder CN 1000 1001, Dust Cover VS Software CS 3 1004, Macro Hose Barbs CS 3 1005, Bulkhead Fittings PK 8000 1000 CS 3 1006, Peristaltic Pump Tubing CS 3 1007, and Flow Cell Tubing. The tender also encompasses associated accessories and support, including shipping and handling for local supply, a 32-inch monitor, two 10 TB hard disks, a 5 KVA UPS with batteries, a dedicated table and cupboard for the FlowCam system, and a workstation equipped with Windows 11 Pro and 128 GB RAM. The total quantity for this consolidated requirement is fifteen. Interested bidders are advised that the bid submission window opens on 06-11-2026 at 9:01 PM and closes promptly on 30-11-2026 at 11:00 AM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹277,960.0 is stipulated.