Closed tender · India · Gold Purity Testing Meter/ Karat Meter (V2)

Gold Purity Testing Meter/ Karat Meter (V2)

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance in India invited bids for “Gold Purity Testing Meter/ Karat Meter (V2)”. Bids closed on 8 October 2026, 17:00 IST; bid security (EMD) is ₹4.68 lakh. To qualify, bidders need an average annual turnover of ₹7.3 lakh over the last 3 years, at least one similar completed work and OEM Authorization Certificate. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8074611.

The work

Supply of 36 Gold Purity Testing Meter/Karat Meter (V2)

  • X-ray source Voltage 50 KV Max
  • Detector Type Gas filled proportional counter
  • Intended Application Analysis of gold content in ornaments/Jewelleries/bullions
  • Major Element Analysis Au, Ag, Cu
  • Generic Dimension of Inner cavity/chamber 300 mm X 300 mm X 250 mm
  • Testing time 60-180 sec

Key facts

Bid security (EMD)
₹4.68 lakh · bank_draft
Performance security
5% of contract value
Bid validity
180 days
Contract period
15
Technical opening
09 Oct 2026, 17:00
Evaluation
Past Performance weightage: 50%
Submission
Online, on the e-procurement portal
Published
23 Sep 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/8074611

What it takes to qualify

Worth a closer look

  • Traders are excluded from the purview of Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises
  • Non-Local suppliers as per MII order dated 04.06.2020 are not eligible to participate

Experience

  • At least 1 similar work — Supply of same or similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
  • Supply of Gold Purity Testing Meter/Karat Meter to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
  • At least 3 years in business
  • Proof needed: completion certificates

Financial capacity

  • Average annual turnover of ₹7.3 lakh over the last 3 years
  • Audited financial statements for 3 years

Certifications and registrations

OEM Authorization CertificateAuthorization from the original equipment manufacturer
GST registration

Policy conditions

  • Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
  • Make in India: class_1
  • Minimum local content: 50%

Documents to submit

  1. Experience CriteriaProof of past experience with relevant contracts
  2. Bidder TurnoverAudited Balance Sheets or CA certificate
  3. OEM Authorization CertificateAuthorization from original equipment manufacturer
  4. OEM Annual TurnoverOEM's audited financials
  5. Compliance of BoQ specificationSupporting documents for technical specifications