Open tender · India · Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Aas)
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India is inviting bids for “Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)”. Bids close on 9 October 2026, 09:00 IST. To qualify, bidders need an average annual turnover of ₹1.9 lakh over the last 3 years, at least one similar completed work and OEM Authorization Certificate. Registered MSMEs and startups are exempt from the EMD.
The work
Supply of 1 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) with minimum 50% local content
- Double beam AAS with specific wavelength range
- Photo Multiplier Tube (PMT) detector
- Automatic wavelength setting and scanning
- Specific atomizer and burner specifications
- Safety sensors and automatic burner movement
- 1 year warranty
Key facts
- Performance security
- 5% of contract value
- Bid validity
- 30 days
- Contract period
- 17
- Technical opening
- 10 Oct 2026, 09:00
- Evaluation
- Past Performance carries 10% weightage
- Submission
- Online, on the e-procurement portal
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026
- Reference
- GEM/2026/B/8076159
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- The bidder must comply with all applicable labour codes as notified by Government of India
- Bidder from countries sharing land border with India must be registered with Competent Authority
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Supply of same or similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
- Supply of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer or similar laboratory equipment
- At least 3 years in business
- Proof needed: completion certificates
Financial capacity
- Average annual turnover of ₹1.9 lakh over the last 3 years
- Audited financial statements for 3 years
Certifications and registrations
OEM Authorization CertificateRequired for non-OEM bidders
Local Content CertificateFrom OEM specifying percentage of local content
GST registrationRequired for all bidders as per standard GeM requirements
Policy conditions
- Reserved for: mse
- Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
- Make in India: class_1
- Minimum local content: 50%
- Bidders from certain countries are restricted
- EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups
Documents to submit
- Experience DocumentsContracts and delivery acceptance certificates for similar products
- Turnover DocumentsAudited balance sheets or CA certificate for last 3 years
- OEM Annual TurnoverAudited balance sheets or CA certificate for last 3 years
- Additional Doc 1 (ATC)As specified in Additional Terms and Conditions
- Compliance of BoQ specificationSupporting documents for technical specifications
- Udyam CertificateFor MSE bidders claiming reservation benefit