D e p a r t m e n t o f E a r t h S c i e n c e s University of Kashmir, Srinagar- I90006, J & K

TENDER NOTICE Sealed tenders affixed with Rs. 5.00 revenue stamp are invited in two separate bids i.e. Part "A" (Technical Bid) and Part "B" (Commercial/Financial Bid) for the supply and installation of various equipment/items given in the Annexure 1 and Annexure II hosted on the website of the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Kashmir at http://geology.uok.edu.in. The technical bid and financial bid should be sealed by the bidder in separate covers duly super-scribed and both these sealed covers are to be put in a bigger cover which should also be sealed and duly super-scribed. The terms and conditions and other instruction are also given at the above website The sealed tenders shall reach the office of the undersigned by or before 15 January 2014 up to 4.00 P.M. and should be sent by the registered post/ by courier/ by hand. Date of opening the Tender shall be 16th January 2014 or thereafter. Any further details about the equipment and other items can be had from the office of the undersigned anytime between 10.00 A.M-5.00 P.M on any working day.

HOD/PI

Copy to:

1. Dean, Research, KU for information please 2. Director (IT&SS), KU for hosting the Tender Notice along with other documents

(Annexure I, Annexure II and the terms and conditions) on the University website 3. Deputy Registrar (Accounts), KU for information please 4. Public Relations officer University of Kashmir, for publicity in; a) Greater Kashmir b)

Kashmir Times (Jammu edition); and c) Times of India (Delhi edition) 5. Departmental of Earth Sciences, KU website 6. Departmental Notice Boards 7. File

Dr. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo Professor and Head DST-FIST Sponsored Department

F(Tender-IUCCC-ES)KU/ 2013/ 31 December, 2013

SNo.

(ANNEXURE 1)Instrument/Equipment Specification

Units EMD(Rs)

01

Portable Automatic Weather Station:Basic:1. Mounting Stand type: Tripod and/or Tower.2. Data logger: sufficient space for at least six month data storage capability

to operate in minus 55 to plus 45 degree Celsius conditions.3. Portable keyboard and display screen for data logger.4. Channel relay multiplexer of data logger for add-on sensors.5. Extendable memory Card for data logger.6. Medium-sized, weather-resistant enclosure; fiberglass-reinforced

polyester enclosure with door gasket, external grounding lug, stainless-steel hinge, and lockable hasps.

7. Solar power (two panels one 20W and other 30 W and 12volt/12 AMPbattery) system

8. Panel adapter for battery connection set (sunsaver).Sensors:1. Temperature (T) and Relative humidity (RH) sensor.2. Radiation sensor for Sin, Sout, Lin, Lout (four in one net radiometer).3. Compact aspirated Radiation shield for T and RH sensors.4. Wind direction and speed sensor (single unit): Range:Wind speed: 0-100

m/s (224 mph) Azimuth: 360° mechanical, 355° electrical (5° open);Accuracy: Wind speed: ± 0.3 m/s (0.6 mph) or 1% of reading, Winddirection: ± 3 degrees; Threshold: Propeller: 1.0 m/s (2.2 mph) Vane: 1.0m/s (2.2 mph); Signal Output: Wind speed: magnetically induced ACvoltage, 3 pulses per revolution. Azimuth: analog DC voltage fromconductive plastic potentiometer − resistance 10KΩ, linearity 0.25%, lifeexpectancy should be upto 50 million revolutions; Power Requirement:Potentiometer excitation: 15 VDC maximum; Sensor Cable: 3 meter (9.8ft) pigtail cable for electrical connections.; Mounting: 34 mm (1.34 in)diameter (standard 1 inch pipe).

5. Tilt meter;precision should be 0.5° and a resolution of 0.1°; Dynamics ofmeasurement should be 0° - 360°.

6. Pressure sensor; 500-1100 hPa; -40 to +60°C; Digital accuracy should beupto 0.2hPa (25°C) and 0.3 hPa (-40 to +60°C).

7. Snow depth sensor; Measurement Time: < 1.0 ; Baud Rates upto 1200 to38400 bps; Measurement Range upto 0.5 to 10 m (1.6 to 32.8 ft);Resolution upto 0.25 mm (0.01 in); Accuracy: ±1 cm (0.4 in) or 0.4% ofdistance to target (whichever is greatest); should require externaltemperature compensation; Operating Temperature Range: -45° to +50°C.

8. Totalisator (precipitation gauge); pedestal; wind shield; data logger;sunsaver; solar panel

Note: Vendors are requested to provide individual pricing for each part ofthe AWS

03 10, 000

02IR Thermometer Gun: High precision light weight with minimum of ± 0.1 0Cor better accuracy/precision, measurement with a temperature range of minus40 to plus 60 degree Celsius with data storage facility.

01 1, 000

03

Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS): High precision with around200 channels (or even lesser channels but with equivalent high precision), dualfrequency with capability of receiving GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, and othersatellite systems; L1/L2 full cycle carrier, L2 C and GLONASS L1, L2, L3,upgradable to Galileo and Compass; static, fast static and RTK compatible, withreal time accuracy of at least 10 mm horizontal and 15 mm vertical or better andstatic accuracy of at least 3mm horizontal and 5mm vertical; post processedkinematic (PPK) GNSS surveying having accuracy at least 8mm in Horizontal,15mm in vertical; The whole unit should have all the accessories essentiallyrequired to conduct end-to-end survey in the field; extendable memory of up to32 GB or more. Rechargeable battery/solar power, operating range -40o to 45 o

C, Windows operated post-processing software able to process data from allsatellite constellations.

01 20, 000

04

Digital Water Level Recorder: capable of recording water level changes in thestreams and rivers, Data logger with facility to transfer data to PC, Display ofrecording at site, Radar based sensors to record the water level, Self containedsolar based power source system, Automatic recording of water level with dateand time stamp, adjustable logging period.

01 7,500

05

Automatic Current Meter: Velocity measuring capability with a profilingdistance of 0.05 m to 5 m, velocity range ~20 m/s with an accuracy of +/-0.5cm/s; should have depth measurement range of better than 0.10 to 14 m with ±1% accuracy; Capable of bottom track with discharge measurement range pgbetter than 0.4 m to 5 m; should have internal data recorder range greater than 8GB; rechargeable batteries; blue tooth capability for data transfer to computers.

01 3,000

06

Field Flourometer: Lamp type (4 Watts), able to detect Extracted Chl-aatleastupto 0.025 micrograms in potable water, Rhodomine WT Dye upto 0.01ppb RWT in potable water, Fluorescein Dye upto ppb Fluorescein in potablewater, included with recommended accessories; operating range: 0-50oC (inwater); -20-40oC (ambient air conditions)

01 5, 000

07

High Precision Electronic Conductivity meter:Measurement range: from 0 toatleast 2000 mS/cm; Portable with an accuracy of at least 0.5% from (1µS/cm -200 mS/cm) and a resolution of at least 0.01 µS/cm; compliance withCE.WEEE standards; Operating within temperature limits of -20-100oC

01 2, 000

08

Potable Automatic Water Quality Multi parameter meter (Individualprobes or composite Multiprobe): capable of measuring pH with followingminimum specifications (Range 0.00 to 14.00, resolution: at least 0.01 pH,accuracy at least ±0.02 pH); ORP with following minimum specifications(Range: -1999 to + 1999 mV, Accuracy: ± 20 mV in redoxstandards);Temperature with following minimum specifications(-5o C to 50o

C);Conductivity with following minimum specifications (Range: 0.000 to200.000 mS/cm, Resolution:1 µS/cm); DO with following minimumspecifications (Range:0.00 to 50.00 mg/L, Resolution: 0.01 mg/L, Accuracy:0.00 to 30.00 mg/L: ±1.5% of reading or 0.10 mg/L whichever is greater), BODwith following minimum specifications (Dissolved Oxygen: 0 to 20.0 mg/l O2

%, Saturation: 1 to 200 %, Temperature Range: 0 to 50 °C, Temperatureaccuracy: ± 0.3 °C, Temperature resolution: 0.1 °C); Ca with followingminimum specifications (Range:2.4 – 2,400 ppm, pH range: 2 – 9, Temperaturerange: 0 – 50°C); Ca hardness with following minimum specifications (Range:0.20 to 40,000 mg/L or ppm (5 × 10-6 M to 1.0 M), range: % of reading: 1.4%,Low scale reading: 0.20 ±0.0028, High scale reading: 40,000 ±560 mg/L, pHRange: 3 to 10, Interfering Ions: Pb2+, Hg2+, Sr2+, Cu2+, Ni2+, ElectrodeResistance: 1 to 4 MΩ); Mg with following minimum specifications (Range:2.4– 2,400 ppm, pH range: 2 – 9, Temperature range: 0 – 50°C); Na(withfollowing minimum specifications (Range: 0-1000 mg/L, 0 to 40oC, Accuracy:± 15% of reading or 5 mg/L, whichever is greater), Kwith following minimumspecifications; 0-1000 mg/L, 0 to 40oC; Accuracy: ± 15% of reading or 5 mg/L,whichever is greater); Cl with following minimum specifications (Range: 0-1000 mg/L, 0 to 40oC, Accuracy: ± 15% of reading or 5 mg/L, whichever isgreater); TDS- TSS-TS with following minimum specifications (Range: 0.0 to100,000 mg/L, Resolution: 0.1 mg/L); Salinity with following minimumspecifications (Range: 0 to 42 g/kg or ppt, Resolution: 0.01 ppt); various formsof N with following minimum specifications (Ammonium range: 0.200 mg/L-N, 0 to 30o C, Accuracy: ± 10% of reading or 2 mg/L-N, whichever is greater;Nitrate range: 0.200 mg/L-N, 0 to 30o C; Accuracy: ± 10% of reading or 2mg/L-N, whichever is greater) and P as phosphates (Detection limit, threestandard of 18 Mohm water: ≤ 75 nM, ≤ 0.0023 mg P/L PO4 , ≤ 0.0071 mg/LPO4: Quantification limit, ten standard deviations of 18 Mohm water: ≤ 250nM, ≤ 0.0071 mg P/L PO4-P, ≤ 0.024 mg/L PO4; Range nominal: 0-10 µM, 0-031 mg P/L PO4-P, 0-0.95 mg/L PO4); and other water quality parameters;Alkaline cell operated: Operating range between 0o C to 50oC in water and -20to 50o C ambient temperatures.

01 5, 000

09High Precision Digital Electronic Balance: Capacity 250gm, Readability0.01-0.1mg, repeatability: 0.0070 mg; linearity: 0.1 mg; settling time 2.5 sec

01 1, 000

10Ecosounder: Dual Frequency: 33/210 khz; capable of measuring depths upto800m.Operating range -20o C to 50o C

01 3, 000

11

Laser Distance Meter: Precision measurement accuracy of ± 01.0 mm with arange of 200 meters or more, blue-tooth compatible, digital point finder with 4xzoom or more, inclination measurement of 3600, with two Reflectors, displayscreen of 2 inches or better, dust/water proof with tripod and accessories.

01 1, 000

12

Server: Intel Xeon E2609 Quad Core 3.3 GHz CPU or higher, Intel C602Jchipset or better, 16 GB DR3 RAM or better, 4x300 GB 10K SAS HD Drive,DVD RW, Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, NVIDIA Graphics with 4 GB dedicatedMemory or higher, USB Keyboard, USB Mouse & 18.5” HD LED Monitor,Microsoft Windows server 2008 OS 64 bit 5 CAL.

01 3, 000

13

Workstation: Intel Xeon processor E3-1220 or higher, 3.10 GHz or better,Intel C226 chipset or better, 16 GB DDR2 RAM or higher, 1 TB 10000 rpmSATA HDD or higher, Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, High end NVIDIAGraphics with 4 GB dedicated Memory or higher, 18” HD LED Monitor,Windows 7/Windows 8 Professional.

02 3, 000

14

Waterproof Digital camera: 14 MP or better resolution, GPS inbuilt orseparate with geo-tagging of photos, rechargeable battery, 3” LCD or better, 8GB Memory Card, Tripod, to withstand minus -10 to +40 degree Celsiustemperatures, Built-in auto flash, camera-case with additional battery andMemory Card. Top Continuous Shooting Speed at15 frames per second ormore, . Electronically controlled lens aperture. Self-timer and red-eye reduction,Image Stabilization VR Technology, EXPEED Image Processing capability andDust Reduction System capability

01 2, 000

15

Pre-Fabricated Field Hut: Two-room with kitchen and toilet/bath, provisionfor four bunker-beds in each room, sturdy fibre of 5-7 mm thickness, with 450

slanting V-shaped roof with Veranda to be built/ installed at ~4500 M above sealevel, close to glaciers in ready to move in condition includinginstallation/erecting

02 4, 000

16

Solar UPS system: At least 1 KVA Capacity; Solar based UPS system with ACoutput; Compatible photovoltaic Charging Panel(s) with min 5 year warranty;Industrial Battery for charging electronic equipment. To be mounted/installed at4500 m above sea level for lighting and other purposes at field-stations.Solar Water Heater: water temperature >=80oC, capacity: 200-300lts, capableto withstand between -20 to +35oC temperature, Anti-corrosive material.

01/01 2, 000

17Cold room clothing: Jacket, trouser with bib; fleece benny; water proof, windproof, snow proof thinsulate outer fabric.

01 2, 000

18

FIELD/MOUNTANEERING EQUIPMENT1. ROPE FOR GLACIER WALKING

Dynamic Rope; Diameter: 10.2 mm; Single Rope = 50m;Impact force:7.2 KN; Sheath Percentage should be between 40-45%

2. ROPE FOR CLIMBINGStatic Rope;Diameter: 9 mm; Single Rope = 50m; Material: Nylonsheath with Nylon core; Strength: 7-8 KN.

3. CRAMPONS FOR ICE WALKINGWeight: 950-1000 Grams; Material: Steel Powder Coated; 12 PointCrampon.

4. SNOW SHOES FOR GLACIAL WALKINGIsothermal to -30 o C or lower; Preferably double shoe system; Lining:Gore-Tex® Duratherm; Insole: EVA bidensity + carbon reinforcement;Outsole: Vibram® rubber; PU DAS system or Pebax system; gussetedcollar and elasticated gaiter; wrap system, sole suitable for step-incrampons; steel roller lacing; Size: 6-11.5

5. TREKKING SHOESAnkle support: Upper: Water-repellent and breathable full grain leather

01

01

10pairs

10pairs

10

15, 000

(2mm); abrasion resistant fabric; Lining: Gore-Tex®; Insole: Special innylon 3 mm; Outsole: Dolomite Vibram ® rubber; rubber rand; Size: 6-12.5

6. CARABINEERSScrew Type with break proof alloy thread; Strength: greater than 33kN; Material: Steel Alloy Anodized.

7. RAPPELLING GLOVES FOR ROPE HANDLINGSuperior leather Skin with excellent firmness; Abrasion resistant tohandle any type of rope; Palm with double reinforcement; Kevlar andNomex material inserted; Back of the hand should have leather stripunder layed for shock absorbing.

8. SNOW GLOVESWindproof, Waterproof, Snowproof; Gortex Lining; Breathable;Reinforced Palm with leather.

9. GATTERSShould be of excellent fabric with water resistant qualities; Flexible forsole & upper; Asymmetric support for heal support.

10. SEAT/SAFETY HARNESSHalf Body harness; Mountaineering Harness; made of reinforcedpolyster.;Abrassion Resistant; Presence of 2 fixings for ice screws.4 gear loops and one rear loop; mountaineering and multi-activity;Sizes- S-XL; Very easy to tie-in; Automatic thigh loop adjustment byelastic extension for 360 degrees allows permanent adjustment.

11. SNOW SHOVELMade of 7075 Aluminum; Highest strength to weight ratio material;Weight: 700 to 800 gms; Handle length: 64 cm. (Extended) 41 cm(Collapsible); Blade Dimensions: 25m x 28 cm; Emergency sledgeready; Blade webbing holes for use as a deadman anchor.

12. ICE AXEAgronomic Shafts; Lightweight material; Material: Axe-chrome-molybdenum-steel; Weight: 500-600 Gms; Powder coated; Wrist Loop

13. TREKKING POLESCarbon – Carbon Composite; Weight: 200 gms; Sections: 3; Straps foreasy handling; Carbon Tip with 50 mm basket.

14. SLEEPING BAGSA real top sleeping bag for severe climatic conditions; WEIGHT:2000-2400 gms; construction:chambered; filling: Goose down 90/10-

650 cuin; equipment: Compression sack, foot pouch; dimensions of thepacked bag: Approx. 40 x 28 cm; Four season; Extreme: -30°C, Low:-22 °C, Comfort: -22°C; 40D 240T Tactel Nylon; 40D 240TTactelRipStop Nylon

15. PROBESFlexible probes for collecting snow-pit data and identifying crevasses;Material: Carbon; Length: >=300 cm (extended) >=42 cm (packed);Weight: <=290 gms.

16. HEADLAMPSHigh Power expedition Headlamp;500 Lumens; 5 Brightness Levelswith SOS option; minimum 200 Hours on low model; Light ThrowDistance: Min 170 M on high model; Cree XM-L2 LED; Ruggedaluminum chases with IPX-6 standard water proofing; Using 4batteries; Maximum 175 grams (excluding Batteries); Extension cable

pairs

30

10pairs

10pairs

20pairs

10

03

10pairs

10pairs

10

05

10

type.17. RUCKSACK LARGE

Multi-day hiking; 70-80 liters. Weight: Maximum 2 Kg; Adjustableback; Ventilated mesh back; Multiple Pockets; Pole holders;Compression straps. Chest strap. Load adjuster straps. Thumb loops.PU-coated PES; PU-coated PA; EVA padding

18. BACKPACK SMALLSmall Backpacks, ideal for 1 day trip; 30-40 liters; multiple Pockets;Wide access to bottom of bag; Pole holder; Compression straps. Cheststrap. Load adjuster straps. Hand-rest; Weight: Less than 1.5 Kg; PU-coated PES; PU-coated PA; EVA padding.

19. KERRY MATSSize: 60 cm x 180 cm; Thickness: Not more than 1 cm; Material: LightWeight EVA with coated Alum Sheet.

20. EXPEDITION TENTSExpedition 4 Season tent for Extreme Everest Like Climate; Capacity: 2Men; Dimensions: Floor Size Approx: 8’ x 5’; Weight: Less than 5Kgs; 5-pole rectangular dome tent; Lightweight and durable, the shockcorded and freestanding frame should be constructed of 9 & 9.5 mm.DAC aluminum with post and grommet assembly; Ensuring dry tententry and providing vestibule space for storage; Roof vents; Bottomventing vestibule couples with the high/low door venting system andinterior mesh to create air flow throughout the tent; Twin-track, side-opening doors with full coverage fly; Clear view window in the frontvestibule allows convenient visibility and lightens tent interior;Multiple interior pockets.

21. SNOW GOGGLESSnow Goggles with Head Straps; Carl Zies Optics; Octic Mirror&Tripic Mirror Lenses; Coating: Ri-Pel; Foam: upto 11 mm 2-layedfleece lined; Strap should be 3D woven.

22. CHEST WADER: 100% waterproof should be of 3.5 mm neoprene;Thinsulate, Ultra Insulation; puncture resistant protection; straps;double-stitched seams; Top-loading pocket and hand warmer options.

23. A-SHAPED KITCHEN TENT: Cooking Tent ; A-Line Tent; With aroomy space; Bath Tube Flooring; Large Pocket to keep extra stuff;The Mid-span ridge pole spreader bar; Vestibule option to create morestorage space for extra gear.

24. FOLDING SOLAR CHARGER: For high-alpine expeditions; Maxoutput upto 62 Watts (12v / 3100 mA); Flexible high performanceCIGS solar cells; Multi-section folding panels; Link up to two or moreunits; Dimensions upto 52.5 x30" open, 8.5x14.5x2” folded.

25. LED LAMPS: AC/DC LED Lamps; 5 Watts; Retrofit LED bulb withgeneral spread and frosted diffused cover in whit finished aluminumdie-cast housing. Integrated electronic driver.

26. GOOSE DOWN JACKETS: Extra-Light Weight; Wadding 80%,Down 20%; 2 Hand Pockets, 1 Zipped Pocket, 1 chest pocket for easyaccess; Washable; Sizes: S-XXL

27. LOWERS: Waterproof /Snowproof Trousers; Tight woven forprotection against cold; Size: S-XXL; Extra Light Weight; Reinforcedknees and seat.

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10

15

05

10

02

01

03

05

10

10

10

28. PORTABLE CAMP LIGHTS: LED type; AA battery compatible;Water proof.

29. Stretchable Ladder: 20m, metallic alloy lightweight, portable, anti-corrosive

30. 200m hose pipe: capable to withstanding temperatures from -35-40oC

01

01

S N (ANNEXURE-II) Instrument/Equipment Specification

No. EMD (Rs)

01

Laser based liquid water & water vapor Isotope Analyzer: Supply, installation and commissioning of Oxygen and Deuterium Laser-based Isotope Analyzer with the following specifications for optimum performance: Measurement Technique: should operate any of the following techniques such as CRDS or OA-­‐‑ICOS-­‐‑CRDS or WS-­‐‑CRDS or equivalent with latest features capable of simultaneous measurement of the isotopic ratios δ18O (18O/16O) and δD (D/H) in liquid water and water vapor samples; capable of analyzing more than 100 liquid water samples per day with 6 injections per sample - automatically with an auto sampler; capable of analyzing all type of waters including ice water, fresh water and saline water with high precision and accuracy; The instrument should be capable of on line measuring water vapor isotopes δ18O (18O/16O) and δD (2H/1H) in field from different points; The analyzer should be capable for future adaptability for additional applications; The reliability/precisiohn for for liquid water: δ18O ≤ ±0.05‰; δD <±0.3‰ or better; For water vapor: δ18O < 0.2 ‰ δD < 1.0 ‰ or better; Maximum drift: (15 min average at STP over 24 hours) δ18O: 0.2 ‰; δD: 1‰ or better; Measurement range for water vapor: 500 to 50000 ppm; Temperature: -10 to 45°C (vapor sample), 10 to 35 °C (liquid sample & system operation) -10 to 50 °C (storage); Sample Pressure: 300 to 1000 Torr (40 to 133 kPa); Sample Flow Rate: ~ 40 sccm at 760 Torr, no filtration should be required; Installation: Benchtop or 19” rack mount; Dimensions upto 17” w x 7.5” h x 17” d (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm x 43.2 cm); Power: 90-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, < 200 W steady state; software and all the requisite consumables and with a provision of supply of all the necessary accessories including different Secondary Laboratory standards

01 75, 000

02

Laser based CO2 and CH4 Isotope Analyzer: Supply, installation and commissioning of Co2 and CH4 Laser-based Isotope Analyzer capable of Simultaneous measurement of carbon isotopes from both CO2 and CH4 (able to operate in indvidual and combined modes) with the following specifications for optimum performance: Measurement Technique: Measurement Technique: should operate any of the following techniques such as CRDS or OA-­‐‑ICOS-­‐‑CRDS or WS-­‐‑CRDS or equivalent with latest features capable of simultaneous measurement of δ13C, δ 18O and mole fraction of CO2 in CO2 samples.; Continuous flow measurements over a rated range of 250-2500 (or higher) ppmv CO2; The system shall be able to ensure accurate peak quantification of the absorption features for 12CH4 and 13CH4. The analyzer shall be able to measure δ13C of a wide variety of samples; Precision of δ13C in CH4 should be better than 1 ‰ precision at > 2 ppm 5 min average, precision of CH4 concentration should be 5 ppb + 0.05 % for δ12C and 1 ppb + 0.05 % for δ13C; the combined precision of the analyzer when used in combined mode should be better than 0.15‰ for δ13C- CO2 and better than 1‰ for δ13C- CH4. Multiport inlet unit manifold should be capable of sourcing sample from up to 16 separate sources. Driver software enabling fully integrated, programmable selection from all of the external sources. Precision over operating conditions: CO2< 70 ppb / 25 ppb, CH4 < 0.5 ppb / 0.22 ppb; Dimensions up to: Analyzer: 17” w x 7” h x 17.5” d, External pump: 7.5” w x 4” h x 11” d (19 x 10.2 x 28 cm); Power Requirements: 100 - 240 VAC. Software and all the requisite consumables and with a provision of supply of all the necessary accessories including different secondary laboratory standards

01 75, 000

03

Total Organic Carbon Analyser: Supply and installtion of fully computer controlled TOC-LCPN Analyzer with the necessary accessories and consumables and having the following specifications for optimum performance: Method: USEPA, ASTM, EU, USP, ISO, Standard methods, Measuring Range: 50ppb - 30,000ppm; Reproducibility: 50 ppb ± 2.0%; Measured Items: TC, IC, TOC, NPOC in liguid samples; Acid Injection: Automatic/manual; injection volume: 10 µl to 20ml. Availability of CO2, halide and moisture remover. Calibration: Multi-Point; Dilution: Automatic; Air Cylinder with regulator; Adsorption type gas purifier. Autosampler with minimum bench space of > 50 vials;With display, printer and auto-sampler.

01 50, 000

04

Coulter principle-based Particle Counter: Supply and installation of Coulter Counter with all the necessary accessories and consumables with the following specifications for optimum performance: Volume and surface area in one measurement with digital pulse processing. Overall particle size range: 0.4-1600 µm in diameter; 0.033fL to 2.145x109fL or µm3 in volume; aperture diameter: 20-2000 µm; aperture range: 2-80% of aperture diameter.

01 50, 000

05

Ion Chromatograph: Supply and installation of dual channel computer based Ion Chromatograph system with simultaneous capability of detection and analysis with wide range of anions, cations and heavey metals, software and the requisite hardware with the following specifications for optimum performance: Dual Pump Analytical Quaternary Gradient & Isocratic with built in degasser; Chemically inert, metal-free PEEK pump heads and flow path; compatible with aqueous eluents from pH 0–14 and reversed-phase solvents; Pressure Range: 0–35 MPa (0–5000 psi); Flow Rate Range: 0.00–10.000 mL/min with settable flow increments at 0.001 mL/min (Analytical); Flow Precision: <0.1%; Flow Accuracy: <0.1%; Pressure Ripple: <1%; Vacuum Degasser Integrated; 4 channel for quaternary pump. 2 columns each for cations, anions and metals, With Regulator Accessory and Stand, Eluent Organizer with four 2L Bottles, Inline Eluent Filters, Conductivity Detector with integrated flow cell, UV- detector of variable wavelength (190-850 nm), Electrochemical Detector and Variable Wavelength Absorbance Detector, ECD detector, Autosampler with a minimum capacity of 50,

01 50, 000

06

Solar powered battery operated ice-core drill with potable 2kva generator having at least following minimum specifications: Core diameter >50mm; operational range: at least 50 m depth and made from anodized Aluminium stainless steel. Able to bear toughest artic like conditions with extreme cold temperatures

01 50, 000

07

Snow Corer/ sampler with the following specifications: Capable of coring upto 9 M (30 ft); standard USFS length in 30" long sections and the metric in 0.83 M long sections,Made of clear lexan; cutter head with aggressive teeth that will cut through the toughest slab with a minimum of effort; Able to bear toughest artic like conditions with extreme cold temperatures

01 20, 000

08 Silent Diesel Generator: Supply, installation, commissioning and testing of 75 kva, Silent canopy, III phase, self starter, water-cooled with foundation, cabling, earthing and associated works.

01 20, 000

09

Refrigeration van for transport of Ice-cores: Supply and fabrication of Refrigerated Van insulated containing body and refrigeration unit; outer size: x9״x84״115 with AC Unit Career maintaining all standards i.e. BIS, ISI ״standard.

01 20, 000

 

 

Conditions & Instructions:

1. Delivery should be made within 15 days after placing of the supply order. 2. The vendors are required to enclose copy of PAN no./ TIN no. and Authorization

Certificate with Technical Bids. If the said documents are found wrong, the University will take necessary action against the firm/vendor as per the rules.

3. The quotation should be accompanied by Earnest money as mentioned against the item (in the prescribed column) separately in the form of Demand Draft in favour of Principal Investigator, IUCCCC, Department of Earth Sciences, KU, without which the quotation will not be considered. Please note that the DD of Earnest money may please be enclosed with the technical bid or put in a separate envelope duly prescribed. The EMD of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned after award of contract. The successful bidder(s) will be refunded after full and final supply is made as per supply order

4. This aforesaid item is going to be purchased for the use of Principal Investigator

and his team at the Department of Earth Sciences. Therefore, delivery is directly be made to Principal Investigator and accordingly receipt of delivery is to be taken. It is also informed that the PI or his nominee is responsible for the necessary certification of the equipment/items and any other claims of warranty etc.

5. The Tenderers should note that no alteration is permissible in downloaded tender

documents. The tender documents along with corrigendum, if any, available at the website of Department of Earth Sciences, University of Kashmir will be considered the Authorized Version in case of any dispute / variation. It must be noted that the tenderers/ firms who are found to be indulging in altering/ adding or deleting the contents of tender documents, will be liable to face suitable action as per the University rules.

6. Though all efforts have been made to ensure the correctness of all information in

web version of tender documents, however the Department of Earth Sciences disowns any responsibility regarding incorrectness/ data corruption etc.

7. All quotation should be computerized typed written. The quotation will not be

accepted if hand written with ink or with overwriting entries. 8. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotation without

assigning any reasons thereof. 9. The rates quoted will remain valid for period of six (06) months for acceptance of

supplies and supplies will have to be made at the quoted rates. Material should be

supplied FOR at the Department of Earth Sciences, KU as per above specification.

10. In case where the suppliers fail to supply the items within the time stipulated in the supply order compensation shall be recovered @ 1% of the value of order for every week’s delay (subject to a maximum of 10% of the cost of supplies) or the difference in price paid for the items purchased from other sources shall be recovered from suppliers out of their earnest money.

11. The tenderers who may wish to be present on this occasion can do so. However,

the successful bidders shall be asked to make presentation of their products in a power point presentation on the mutually convenient dates.

12. The Envelopes must be marked with the “Tender No. and date”.

       

HOD/Principal Investigator