Carl Zeiss Vacuum Board Supply and Installation for GSI SEM EDX Instrument at Lucknow

This tender, referenced as D-20/2026-Palaentology_RHQ_NR and Tender ID 2026_GSI_926766_1, is issued by the Geological Survey of India, a Central Government Ministry/Department, for the supply and installation of one VACUUM BOARD, specifically the CARL ZEISS make, for the SEM EDX instrument located at the GSI, Northern Region, Lucknow. The tender, categorized under "Goods" and specifically "Laboratory and scientific equipment," has a total estimated tender value of ₹3,97,950. Prospective bidders are advised that the Tender Fee is ₹0.00, however, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹7,960 is required, payable to the ADG and HOD, GSI, NR, Lucknow, and can be submitted through a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) or Bank Guarantee. The procurement process involves two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, and Cover 2 for financial proposals. Key critical dates include the document download and bid submission start date of September 24, 2026, at 01:00 PM, with the bid submission closing on October 15, 2026, at 01:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 01:30 PM at the APM Division, GSI, NR, Lucknow. The work is expected to be completed within 45 days of the contract award. Essential pre-qualification documents include an OEM authorization letter, EMD, proof of experience, average annual turnover for the last three years, a duly signed NIT document, a compliance statement for the item, and acceptance of terms and conditions. The tender is a single-stage bidding process and does not allow for two-stage bidding or multi-currency for fees or Bills of Quantities. The tender is being invited by ADG and HOD, GSI, Northern Region, Sector-E, Aliganj, Lucknow.