Sealed tender in two bids system (Technical Bid & Financial bid) is invited from bonafide, resourceful and eligible manufacturers/exclusive distributors of Inert Atmosphere Glove Box with Regeneration System by 18^th August, 2011 up to 1.00 P.M and will be opened on 19^th August, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the J. C. Bose Room. Manufacturers/ exclusive distributors should have past history of supplying this type of instrument to this or other Scientific Organizations.

A).       TECHNICAL BID:  

1.      The Technical Bid should contain technical specifications and kept in a separate envelope duly super scribed as “Technical Bid” on the outer cover of the envelope.  

The Technical Specifications acceptable for an Inert Atmosphere Glove Box with Regeneration System are given below:  

Box :           Outer Box Dimensions > 900mm x 1200mm x 720mm (H x W x D)
                    Box Windows inclined panel chemical & scratch resistant
                    3 Standard Stainless Steel shelves, 6 adjustable height.
                    2 Glove Ports Type , >180mm dia. O ring sealed ,
                    Three Butyl Gloves, thickness 0 .4mm -0.6 mm 
                   Quick lock door for pollution free gloves change.

Stand:           Levelling feet,     Castors

Filters:        Dust filter 0.3 micron, class H13, One gas inlet/one gas outlet filter,

Box Light:   Fluorescent lamp. External On/Off switch

Pressure:       Inside the box, adjustable from  –15mbar to +15mbar, Automatic pressure adjustment by pressure sensor. Vacuum free pressure adjustment    will be preferred.

Antechamber: Cylindrical, must be,SS, thickness 2.5mm
                        Inside dimensions > 350mm diameter x Length 550mm
                        A; Anodized, thickness 10mm
                        Sliding tray stainless steel, spindle lock type door lock
                        Pressure gauge, manometer analogue display
                        Vacuum/Refill process-manual operation Via. Hand valves

Purification: Should be closed loop gas re-circulation containing
                     Single Filter Purifier bed, re-generable 
                     Attainable purity: Less than 1 ppm H20 and Less than 1 ppm O2.

Capacity:  O₂: 30L, H₂O: 1300 g
                  Circulation unit should consist of integrated blower
                  Vacuum tight, Flow rate > 35 m3/hr
                  Vacuum pump should be of Type rotary vane pump
                  Oil mist filter, Oil re-circulation
                  Automatic gas ballast control, >20m3/h, dual stage

Valves/piping:   Valves of the box Main purifier valves should be of Electro-pneumatic, valves of high vacuum, 
                      Antechamber valves of butterfly type/high vacuum bellow valves
                      Manual valves of Swagelok type
                      Piping of the box should be
                      Main piping: SS pipe DN40 KF-Flange system
                      Control pipe work: SS (US 304L) preferred but copper pipe DN 6/10 is also acceptable.

Regeneration:  Regeneration of purifier material should use 95% N₂ and 5% H₂ flow gas. It should   be automated (PLC controlled), with automatic switching modes.

User Interface

Touch panel: English

User help: Integrated to touch panel

Display: Pressure (Pa or mmWG or mbar), O₂, ppm

Controls: Vacuum chamber handling, force flushing, regeneration/purification
Mini Antechamber: Dia 150-180 mm Length 300mm 

O₂ Analyzer:

     Technology: Galvanic fuel cell oxygen sensor or Solid State
      Measurement and analysis rage: Minimum 0-1000 ppm
      Electronics: Integrated microprocessor control, user should be able to calibrate,
      Output: Analogue
      Accuracy: +/- 1 ppm in full range. 

Leaktight Feedthroughs (all of these must be included):

      one electrical feedthrough 220V -5A
      one electrical feedthrough 220V-15A 
      2 blanket leaktight feedthroughs ISO KF 40
      One insulated BNC 50 Ohms feedthrough
      one Vacuum Feedthrough for connecting external vacuum pump,
      one  4 banana Ø4 /NW40 feedthrough
      two Gas feedthroughs with Swagelok valves inside and outside the box

1 Optical Fiber feedthrough 
     Include: all kinds of spares for maintaining the system.
     Include: Warranty and after sales services  

PLEASE INCLUDE A LIST OF INERT ATMOSPHERE GLOVE BOXES SOLD IN INDIA  

B).  FINANCIAL BID:  

1.      The financial bid should be super scribed as “Finance Bid” on the outer cover of the envelope.  

2.      An Account Payee Demand Draft of Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees Sixty Thousand) in the name of "Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science” is to be furnished by the bidders except those who are registered with the Central Purchase Organizations, National Small Industries Corporation or the concerned Ministry or Department,  as Bid Security money (or EMD). The bid security may also be accepted in the form of Bank Guarantee from any of the commercial banks in an acceptable form.   

3.      The Demand Draft for the Bid-Security money should have at least 45 (forty five) days validity period after the opening of the Bids. 

4.      In case of non-award of the work the Bid Security money would be returned to the bidders.  

C).  PERFORMANCE SECURITY:  

1.      An Account Payee Demand Draft of Rs. 1, 00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) in the name of "Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science” is to be furnished by the successful bidder as Performance Security money. The performance security may also be accepted in the form of Bank Guarantee from any of the commercial banks in an acceptable form.  

2.      Performance Security should remain valid for a period of 60 (sixty) days beyond the date of completion of all contractual obligations of the supplier including warranty obligations. 

3.      Bid Security would be refunded to the successful bidder on receipt of Performance Security.  

D) GENERAL INSTURCTIONS:  

1. There should be two separate envelopes duly sealed for two bids and should be super scribed with (a) Technical Bid, and (b) Financial Bid and both these sealed envelopes are to be put in a bigger envelope which should also be sealed.

2. Tender Notice Number and tender for “Inert Atmosphere Glove Box with Regeneration System" should clearly be written on the envelope.

3. The tender submitted shall remain valid at least for three months from the date of opening the tender. Validity beyond three months from the date of opening of the tender shall be by mutual consent

4. The tender addressed to the Registrar, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700032 may be dropped at the tender box in the Receipt & Dispatch Section by 1.00 p.m. on 18^th August, 2011.

5. The technical bid of the tenders will be opened on 19^th August, 2011 at 3 p.m. in presence of the intending bidders.

6. The date of opening of financial bids will be informed later on. The financial bids of those tenderers will only be opened who comply with the technical specifications.

7. Incomplete tenders will be summarily rejected.

8. For any clarification regarding technical specifications, etc. please send your queries to "Dr. Abhishek Dey" <icad@iacs.res.in>

9. IACS Authority reserves the right to reject any or all tenders received without assigning any reason thereof.

Registrar