Tender Title: Supply of Laboratory Reagents and Antibodies

Reference Number: 2ac6f084c

Issuing Authority/Department: Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence

The Supply of Laboratory Reagents and Antibodies tender aims to support critical research in the Department of Defence by acquiring a specialized set of biological reagents and antibodies relevant to ongoing projects in defence research. The participating suppliers are expected to provide a range of reagents as listed below, ensuring adherence to quality and performance specifications established by the department.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The principal objective of this tender is to procure various reagents required for laboratory applications, primarily focusing on the following items:

• Mouse Lung Dissociation Kit
• Mouse Ly-6AE Sca-1 Antibody
• Mouse CD34 Monoclonal Antibody
• Goat Anti-Rat IgG Secondary Antibody
• Additional reagents including FITC, Polyclonal Antibodies, and other biochemical compounds integral for research activities.

Suppliers will be required to demonstrate that their products fulfill the specifications and standards recognized in life sciences research to ensure optimal performance in experimental setups.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, suppliers must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

• Vendors must be registered entities with relevant certifications.
• Suppliers should be able to demonstrate experience in supplying laboratory reagents, particularly those specified in this tender.
• Compliance with industry standards and quality control regulations is mandatory.

Technical Requirements

Vendors must demonstrate compliance with specified technical specifications as follows:

• All reagents and antibodies must be fully characterized to ensure they meet recognised quality standards for scientific research.
• Suppliers should provide information on storage conditions, shelf life, and recommended usage.

Financial Requirements

Suppliers should provide detailed pricing information for all items being quoted. A performance security may be required, alongside information on acceptable payment terms.

Document Submission Details

All submissions must include complete documentation as per the tender guidelines. This includes:

• Company registration documents
• Valid certifications
• Detailed price quotations
• Completed forms as specified in the tender documents

Special Provisions

This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and provides provisions favouring startups.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of the bids will be conducted based on:

• Compliance with technical requirements
• Pricing considerations
• Timeliness and completeness of the submission
• Overall vendor capability assessed through qualifications.

Delivery Locations

All specified reagents will be required to be delivered to the designated Department of Defence research facilities. Specific locations may be detailed in further documentation provided upon successful bid acceptance.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or clarifications regarding the tender, potential bidders are encouraged to refer to the contact details provided in the official tender documents, ensuring no misleading information is disseminated.