Molecular Biology and Plant Culture Reagent and Consumable Supply for ICAR Research

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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), specifically through its Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), and housed within the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is issuing this tender for essential molecular biology and plant culture reagents and consumables. The bid, with number GEM/2026/B/7821996, is being managed by the Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, located at 284003 Gwalior Road, Jhansi. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids between July 23, 2026, 12:29 PM and August 13, 2026, 1:00 PM. This significant procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of high-quality laboratory materials, including but not limited to X Glucuronide CHA Salt, Tris base, Chloroform, 2 Propanol, PCR mastermix, Diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC), sterile 96-well PCR Blocks, optical sealing film, TRIZOL reagent, EDTA Disodium salt, and various enzymes such as Cellulase ONOZUKA R 10, Pectinase, and Macerozyme, all specified as plant culture tested where applicable. The tender also includes plant growth regulators and media components like D Mannitol, D Sorbitol powder, Bovine Serum Albumin, Polyethyleneglycol MW 4000, Murashige and Skoog Medium BASAL SALT, ACETOSYRINGONE, Rifampicin, IAA, IBA, KINETIN, 2,4-D, 6-BAP, and NAA, with specific mention of plant culture tested grades for many of these. Furthermore, the requirement extends to molecular biology grade Mercuric Chloride, a PCR cloning kit, sterile microcentrifuge tubes, cryo boxes, sterile PCR tubes, pipette tips in various sizes, autoclave disposable bags, and sterile disposable petri plates. The total quantity of items required is 53,437 units, indicating a substantial need for these critical research supplies.