Department Of Science And Technology Tender

Work Description - Closed-cycle Optical Cryostat As An Accessory To Confocal Raman Spectrometer

The Department of Science and Technology, through the Registrar at IACS, Kolkata, invites open tenders for the supply of a Closed-Cycle Optical Cryostat as an accessory to a Confocal Raman Spectrometer. This tender, referenced as IACS-G/CSSSD/2025-26/55, seeks to procure goods falling under the 'Equipments (Hospital / Lab)' category, valued at ₹1,60,00,000. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000 is required, payable offline to IACS Kolkata, with exemptions potentially allowed. The tender process involves a two-cover system: the first cover encompassing Fee/PreQual/Technical aspects in .pdf format, and the second encompassing Finance in .xls format. Key dates include a document download and bid submission deadline of February 14, 2026, at 03:00 PM, and a bid opening date of February 23, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Interested parties are encouraged to download the tender documents, including the NIT, from January 23, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 03, 2026, at 03:00 PM in Sadhan Basu Hall, IACS, Kolkata. The contract period is 60 days, with a bid validity of 90 days. Payment instruments accepted include Demand Draft, Bank Guarantee, and options as per the tender document. This tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers and demonstrates the Department's commitment to advancing scientific research capabilities.