This is an invitation for quotations for supply of goods and equipment under the National Shopping Procedures. The goods are insect proof climate control chamber, with detailed specifications listed in Annexure 1.
The National Agricultural Innovation Project (Division of Entomology, IARI) invites competitive quotations for an insect‑proof climate control chamber. The facility must support multiple isolated chambers for whitefly research, with adjustable temperature, humidity, lighting, and airflow, and include buffer and laboratory rooms.
The tender outlines detailed specifications, submission procedures, evaluation criteria, warranty requirements, and financial guarantees such as an earnest money deposit of Rs.200,000. Bidders must provide technical and financial bids in separate envelopes and comply with the stated delivery and warranty terms.
| Buffer room dimensions | 7 x 7 x 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Working lab dimensions | 13 x 10 x 8 ft each |
| Number of greenhouse chambers | 10 chambers |
| Chamber inner work area | 3 m x 4 m |
| Temperature range | 22 °C – 35 °C |
| Relative humidity range | 85 % ± 5 % |
| Water storage capacity | 1000 L |
| Minimum warranty period | 24 months |
| Earnest money required | Rs.200,000 |
The chamber must be capable of maintaining a minimum temperature of 22 °C and a maximum of 35 °C.
The specification calls for ten separate chambers arranged on either side of a central corridor.
The tender requires a minimum warranty or guarantee period of 24 months.
Bidders must provide an earnest money deposit of Rs.200,000 in the form of a bank draft.