Sealed tenders in two parts (part I, technical bid and part II, price bid) are invited from bonafide, resourceful and eligible manufacturers/exclusive distributors for Setting up laboratory facilities for tissue culture work . Manufacturers/exclusive distributors should have past history of supplying this type of facilites to other reputed organizations.

A)

Name	Technical Specification	Quantity
CO2 Incubator	Main features: One chamber Microprocessor controlled, Air Jacketed CO2 Incubator with approx. 150 liters volume, touch screen facility & temperature range from ambient +5 o C  to + 55 o C. CO2 range 0 to 20%,CO2  control  by Microprocessor based  &  by  heat  resistant  Thermal  Conductivity detector   to  withstand heat  of  decontamination. System should have built-in automatic decontamination facility at moist  heat of  90 o C  or  dry  heat  of  180  deg  C to  remove  contaminants without  removing sensor, fan or any  other fitting.  At least 5 nos. stainless steel perforated shelves to be supplied. No nuts, bolts or plastic should be inside. Built-in audible  and visual  water  level  alarm should  be  available when the  water  reservoir  needs to be  refilled  to  ensure  a  constant  high  level  of  humidity  and  to  prevent  cultures from drying  out. Independent electronic over temperature protection with separate sensor should be available for sample protection.	2
Biosafety Hood	Supply/Exhaust Air Filter should be HEPA H 14 EN 1822, 99.995% at 0.3 μm particle size. It should be stainless steel class II A2 type safety cabinet. The microprocessor must display the inflow and downflow air velocities in real-time on an LED display to ensure the user knows whether or not the cabinet is working under safe operating conditions. It should have digital airflow verification system and energy saving mode. The system must have to be NSF certified and energy efficient. The system should include arm rest & manual height adjustment. The front window must be a 10” sash opening and be made of laminated safety glass to ensure containment of potentially hazardous samples in the case of accidental glass breakage. Interior dimensions (H x W x D) in inches should be around 31 x 48 x 20 The system must have dual blower with DC motor for better performance.	2
Centrifuge	Table Top Centrifuge: with following main features 1. High  performance table  top centrifuge  with variable  speed  range  from 300  rpm to  15,000  rpm, System should have capacity for Microliter Swinging Bucket rotor and Drum rotor. Swingout rotor with different adapters for 50ml, 15ml. Should display digital display for speed, time , temp, RCF. Quick  run and automatic rotor  recognition . Lid lock and interlock . Run time : 0 to 9 hrs 59 mins ,+ Cont. operation.	1
Undercounter freezer (-300C)	Microprocessor controlled under counter Freezer, auto defrostable, about 5 cu ft, -30°C, solid single door & 3 adjustable shelves,  230V, Should have clearly visible temperature display and audio/visual alarm systems to assure proper operating conditions, Positive forced-air circulation to maintain temperature uniformity. It should have spring loaded self closing doors with 90° stay open feature & keyed on/off switch with set point security.	1
Refrigerator	Auto-defrostable, around 250 liter, 0 to 10°C, single door, 230V, multiple shelves.	1
Microscope	Inverted Microscope, similar to TS 100-F body (220-240 V) with following main features: Vertical objective movement, Halogen Illuminator 6V-30W, Power Cord BE (220-240V), Attachable Mechanical Stage, Objectives 10x, 40x, and etc	1
LN2 container	Level monitor should be included. Durable aluminum construction and vacuum insulation Neck diameter should be around 8.5 inches Secure locking clasp should be there. Capacity should be around 70 liters. Static holding time should be more than 80 days. Wheel cart should be offered. It should have 2000 nos 2ml vial capacity.	1
Waterbath	Should have following main features Bath capacity: 20 LITERS, ambient temperature: 40C – 100 0C ,acrylic gable cover, thermostat to prevent overheating, Stainless steel exterior, should have digital tem set and readout.	1

B) All safety features tested and certified by internationally reputed testing organization:

C) Certificates should be enclosed. Single vendor for the entire items is preferable.

D) Prompt & efficient after -sales service should be available from Kolkata office.

E) Extended warranty on each system is preferable.

F)  Items should be quoted including the mandatory customs duty & clearing charges against DSIR certificate and should be delivered to IACS by the vendor.

G) Validity of quotation: Minimum 4 months

H)  The tender addressed to the Registrar may be submitted at the following address before 1 pm of December 15

I)  Tender notice number and the name of the facility should clearly be written on the envelope

J) For any clarification regarding technical specification, etc. please send your queries to “Dr S Jana” (bcssj@iacs.res.in)

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

Dr. Utpal Sadhu
(Registrar)