Procurement of Viral Hepatitis Diagnostic Reagents and Molecular Biology Supplies for Research

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This tender, originating from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, represents a crucial procurement for the Regional Medical Research Center Gorakhpur, UP. With Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7880483, this opportunity commenced on August 7, 2026, at 1:19 PM and will close on August 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive suite of diagnostic reagents, molecular biology tools, laboratory consumables, and media, totaling 107 distinct items. Key components of this tender include various Hepatitis serology kits (HAV Ab ELISA, HBcAb ELISA, HEV IgG ELISA), viral load detection kits (DiAGSure HBV ViralLoad Kit, DiAGSure Hepatitis C Viral Load Kit), and TaqMan PCR kits for Hepatitis A and E viruses, signifying a strong focus on viral hepatitis diagnostics. Furthermore, the tender includes nucleic acid isolation systems, molecular biology grade chemicals such as Ethanol, Tris Buffer, and RNase A/DNase/Protease free reagents, alongside essential molecular biology kits like the ReliaPrep Viral TNA Miniprep System, ProtoScript II First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit, and DreamTaq Green PCR Master Mix. The extensive list also features cell culture essentials including DMEM Powder and High Glucose, Trypsin-EDTA, and Fetal Bovine Serum, alongside antibodies, stains like DAPI, and specific pharmaceuticals like Doxycycline hydrochloride and Azithromycin dihydrate. This diverse requirement underscores a broad need for advanced diagnostic and research capabilities within the Department of Health Research.