Closed tender · India · Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Machine

automated nucleic acid extraction machine

Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Home Affairs in India invited bids for “automated nucleic acid extraction machine”. Bids closed on 8 October 2026, 20:00 IST; bid security (EMD) is ₹90,000. To qualify, bidders need an average annual turnover of ₹12 lakh over the last 3 years, at least one similar completed work and OEM Authorization. Reference: GEM/2026/B/8038962.

The work

Supply of 1 automated nucleic acid extraction machine

  • As per GeM Category Specification
  • Up to 96 samples per run efficiently extracted within one hour
  • Suitable UPS provided
  • Comprehensive Warranty 3.0 or 5.0 years
  • Comprehensive Maintenance 3-25%
  • Warranty of required product 3 Year
  • Comprehensive Maintenance Duration (Post Warranty) 5 Year

Key facts

Bid security (EMD)
₹90,000 · bank_draft|surety_bond
Performance security
5% of contract value
Bid validity
180 days
Evaluation
Reverse Auction would be conducted amongst first 50% of technically qualified bidders
Submission
Online, on the e-procurement portal
Published
17 Sep 2026
Reference
GEM/2026/B/8038962

What it takes to qualify

Worth a closer look

  • The bidder shall upload undertaking to not be under liquidation, court receivership or similar proceedings, should not be bankrupt
  • Bidders shall quote only those products which are not obsolete in the market and has at least 3 years of availability
  • The firm will be considered to be in breach of the procurement contract in case physical damage, loss of information or infringements related to copyright and IPRs are caused due to activation of any malicious code in embedded software

Experience

  • At least 1 similar work — Supply of same or similar Category Products to Central/State Govt Organization/PSU for 80% of bid quantity in at least one of the last three financial years
  • Regularly manufactured and supplied same or similar Category Products to any Central/State Govt Organization/PSU
  • Proof needed: completion certificates

Financial capacity

  • Average annual turnover of ₹12 lakh over the last 3 years
  • Audited financial statements for 3 years

Certifications and registrations

OEM AuthorizationAuthorization Form/Certificate with OEM details required
GST registrationBidder must upload GST invoice and GST portal payment screenshot

Policy conditions

  • Reserved for: mse
  • Purchase preference for micro and small enterprises
  • EMD exemption for registered MSMEs and startups

Documents to submit

  1. Audited Balance SheetsFor last 3 years or since incorporation if less than 3 years
  2. Experience ProofContracts and delivery acceptance certificates for similar products
  3. OEM Authorization CertificateFor authorized distributors/service providers
  4. UndertakingNot under liquidation, court receivership or bankruptcy
  5. GST InvoiceScanned copy with GST portal payment screenshot