1. Ingeniería

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY
DIRECTORATE OF PURCHASE & STORES
Separate item wise sealed tenders are invited from the reputed
manufacturers/dealers/also from firms registered with DPS/DGS&D/NSIC
or any other Central Government Department, BY THE REGIONAL
DIRECTOR, MADRAS REGIONAL PURCHASE UNIT, DIRECTORATE OF PURCHASE AND
STORES, DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY, VI FLOOR, SHASTRI BHAVAN, 4
HADDOWS ROAD, CHENNAI- 600 006, for the supply at Central Stores,
HWP, Tuticorin/Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam603102, as detailed below.
TENDER
NO
DPS/
MRPU/
IGCAR/
CAP/
8156/
TPT1639
COST
OF
TEN
DER
(INC
LUSI
VE
OF
TAX)
735
LAST
DATE
FOR
SALE
OF
TENDER
SET
LAST
DATE
FOR
RECEI
PT OF
TENDER
(1300
HRS)
DATE
OF
OPENI
NG OF
TEN
DER
(1100
HRS)
EMD
(INR)
SPECIFICATION AND
QUANTITY
24/02/
15
10/03/
15
PART I
11/03/
15
340000
AFM with liquid cell
and
force
spectroscopy
PARTII
24/04/
15
(Detailed specification
and quantity are given
in the tender document
which can be purchased
from
Deputy
Controller
of
Accounts,
Madras
Regional
Accounts
Unit,
Department
of
Atomic
Energy,
VI
Floor, Shastri Bhavan,
4 Haddows Road, Chennai
600 006
by paying the
cost of the tender)
The Documents priced as above can be obtained in person from the
above address between 10.00 a.m. And 1.00 p.m. on all working days
on submission of a written request in the firm’s letter head along
with an account payee DEMAND DRAFT or Banker’s cheque drawn in
favour of Deputy Controller of Accounts, Madras Regional Accounts
Unit (no MO, cash or postal order acceptable), payable at Chennai.
Wherever the tender documents are required to be sent by Post at
Vendor’s risk, a written request for the same along with an Account
Payee Demand Draft towards the tender fee, shall be sent to the
Deputy Controller of Accounts, Madras Regional Accounts Unit at the
above address indicating the details of the tender No., Name and
address of the firm on whose favor the tender documents are to be
issued.
It must be ensured that such request should be sent in
advance to reach this Directorate at least 10 days prior to the last
date for sale of tender.
The envelope should be super scribed with the wordings “Request for
issue of tender document against Tender No._________________”.
Alternatively prospective bidders can download the set of Technical
Specifications along with the, instructions, terms and conditions,
from the web link mentioned below and submit the completed format
along with applicable tender fee, EMD and all applicable documents
much before the due date of tender opening. However in the case of
two part tenders, bidders can submit their Part-I and Part-II offers
in separate covers (size: S-8) in different colors, in sealed
envelopes/wrappers, by clearly and legibly super-scribing the
appropriate Part Number of their offers in bold letters and the
covers have to be kept in a single cover which is also to be superscribed with TENDER REF No. & DUE DATE, and submitted accordingly.
Link
for
downloading
Standard
Tender
Annexure:
http://www.igcar.gov.in/tenders
For all indigenous contracts FORM DPS-P 11 and for all Imported
contracts FORM DPS-P.12 may be downloaded as the case may be from
http://www.dpsdae.gov.in/StdTenderForms.asp
The tenderer shall submit along with the tender, Earnest Money
Deposit (EMD) as mentioned above in the form of Demand Draft or
Banker’s Cheque from any Nationalized / Scheduled Banks drawn in
favor of Deputy Controller of Accounts, Madras Regional Accounts
Unit, Chennai.
Any offer not accompanied with the EMD shall be
rejected summarily as non-responsive. The EMD of the unsuccessful
bidders shall be returned within 30 days of the end of the bid
validity period. The same shall be forfeited if the tenderers
withdraw their offer after the tender opening during the bid
validity period. The Government shall not be liable for payment of
any interest on EMD or any depreciation thereof.
However, those who have valid registration with DGS&D, NSIC or DPS
as on the date of submission of bids are exempted from payment of
EMD.
Brief information about our public tender is also available at
http://www.igcar.gov.in/tenders
and
http://tenders.gov.in/department.asp?id=256.
For
terms
and
conditions,
instructions
please
visit
http://www.dpsdae.gov.in
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, MADRAS REGIONAL PURCHASE UNIT HAS THE RIGHT TO
REJECT ANY OFFER IN PART OR IN FULL WITHOUT ASSIGNING ANY REASON.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
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ANNEXURE TO TENDER NO: DPS/MRPU/IGCAR/CAP/8156/ TPT-1639
1. Description of the ITEM : Atomic Force Microscope with liquid cell, force spectroscopy
module and accessories:
2. Detailed SPECIFICATIONS and Quantity: Atomic Force Microscope with liquid cell, force
spectroscopy module & accessories:
Qty: 1 No.
Supply, installation and performance demonstration of a high resolution multiple mode AFM with
capabilities to image biological and materials samples in liquids and air. The system should have
an open architecture to mount on an existing inverted optical microscope so that simultaneous
operation of AFM and optical microscope in various contrast imaging modes are possible.
1. AFM system
Qty: 01 No.
Important specifications:
a) Modes Of operation ( closed-loop):
in air: contact AFM, Resonant Mode (semi and non-contact), Phase Imaging, Force
Modulation, Adhesion Force Imaging, Magnetic Force Microscopy.
in liquid: contact AFM, Resonant Mode, Adhesion Force Imaging, Force Modulation (FxD)
b)
Design: AFM should have Tip Scanning or sample scanning design. System must be reconfigurable from one scanning type to another using the same software and AFM controller
(in XY & Z). Cantilever deflection noise should be less than 6 pm rms.
c) Liquid safe Features: The AFM head should be liquid-safe design with integrated barrier
and special encapsulated piezo drives. The system should have removable probe holder for
air and liquid. It should be possible to remove completely the cantilever holder to autoclave
or clean using ultrasonic bath with acids, detergents or solvents. Preferably, it should have a
chemically inert cantilever holder.
d) Sample size: AFM stage should accommodate sample holders like petri dishes, slides, cover
slips, and preferably equipped with external magnetizer. Sample size ~30 mm diameter or
more and ~ 10 mm height or more. Sample weight ~50 g or more.
e) Imaging features: A force curve based imaging mode should be available for samples like
soft samples (biomolecules, colloidal spheres etc. ), sticky samples (polymers or bacteria),
loosely attached samples (Nanotubes or virus particles in fluid) etc. This mode should offer
automatic control over the tip-sample interaction force at every pixel of the image without a
need for set point or gain adjustment while scanning. It should provide the collection of F-D
curve at 3 kHz/sec (or higher) speed and direct quantitative measurements of Elastic
modulus, Adhesion, electric current etc.
f) Force Spectroscopy Mode: The system should include basic force spectroscopy mode and
advanced force spectroscopy mode (point, line, grid). User must be able to freely combine
segments of force-distance curves. It should have set force ramps, temperature ramps,
pulling speed or force feedback, and enhanced force mapping capabilities.
g) Scanner: The AFM should have closed loop capacitive feedback on X, Y and Z piezo. The
AFM should have a large area XYZ Scan range of ~ 90x90x 9 µm or more and a small area
XYZ Scan range of ~ 1x1x1 µm (±10%). The scanner should allow operation in air and
liquid. Large area scanner must be able to provide small scans up to 50×50 nm without
artifacts and small area scanner should be able to provide small scans up to 1×1 nm.
Noise level (rms) in XY
Noise level (rms) in Z
Linearity error
: 0.2 nm or less
: 0.06 nm or less
: 0.03% or less.
h) Image quality: It should have a feature that will enhance imaging quality in liquid with
cantilevers commercially available from any cantilever manufacturers and should be able to
use extremely small oscillation amplitudes in the range of a few nm or less.
i)
Temperature sensor: The system should have temperature sensors to monitor and control of
atmosphere during the measurements.
j)
Visual imaging systems: It should have a Top view optical system with a possibility to
observe cantilever and sample. Side view to control tip to sample approach process, color
CCD camera and display, optical adapter to select the scan area on the sample, long focal
length continuous zoom video microscope (Optical objectives for magnification 10x or
better, Resolution: ~3-4 micro meter). The image should be available in the SPM software in
standard image format for storing and processing, Specimen rough adjustments with manual
XY range 5×5 mm with a resolution of 5 micro meters to assist automatic approach system.
The base shall have stand for video microscopes.
k) AFM Controller Hardware: 24bit high precision AD conversion ; 24bit DAC scan
generation, High speed, low noise design DSP for highest speed and flexibility; Thermal
noise cantilever calibration, lock-ins with appropriate band-pass for multi-frequency modes,
360 degrees phase detection, USB interface with PC, operation in HV and LV mode. A
multipurpose AFM head and single software for control of AFM and image processing
(detailed specification of the system should be provided by the supplier).
l)
Computer Specification : Intel Core i7 Quad Core 860 2.80GHz, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 1 TB
SATA hard disk, HDD cooler & silencer, 3D accelerator graphics card 9800GT, passive
cooling, 2xDVI DVD writer, 4 x USB 2.0. 2 x FireWire, Keyboard and mouse, 2x25”
LED/TFT displays. Data acquisition and image processing software for all the modes
indicated in item a, should be installed in the computer.
Essential Accessories
2.
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15.
Small volume open fluid cell for applications like single molecules.
Qty: 01 no.
Small volume closed fluid cell with flow-through possibility.
Qty: 01 no.
Closed liquid cell, Petri dish holder and Heater (temperature RT to 60°C, stability ~0.1°C)
Qty: 01 no.
Active vibration isolation platform (Active damping for 0.6-200 Hz, passive damping for >200
Hz; ~ 100 kg max. load. Table top (~ 450 X 405 mm) to accommodate the system and
accessories (item 1 a-j)
Qty:01
Acoustic and electric enclosure (with glass window) and its base to
Accommodate item 1a-j
Qty: 01
NC/TM/IM/Close contact mode Cantilevers (Si, Sin)
Qty: 150 nose
Biological liquid imaging and force Spectroscopy Cantilevers
Qty: 150 nose
Point probe force modulation cantilevers
Qty: 10 nos.
Super sharp cantilevers (1-3 nm radius)
Qty: 20 nose
MFM Cantilevers
Qty: 10Nos.
Universal holder for Petri dish, slides, cover glass
Qty: 1
Mica and cover slips for specimen mounting
Qty: 4 sets of 10 each
Top View Optics with CCD color camera (3 micron resolution)
Qty:1 no.
Force spectroscopy software
Qty: 01
Desired accessories:
16. Alumina substrates
Qty: 1 set
17. Additional Glass cantilever holder kit including 2 springs
Qty: 2 nos.
18. Nano manipulation and lithography hardware and software
Qty: 01
19. AFM Tip spring constant calibration module for quantitative
Analysis for force spectroscopy
Qty: 01
20. Biocompatible glues for sample fixation and cantilever changing tool
Qty:1 set
21. Calibration gratings for scanner lateral and vertical calibration, detection of lateral non-linearity,
determination of tip shape, hysteresis
Qty:1 set
Most important: Detailed specifications of the make and manufacturer of the items 2-21 must be
provided.
Other Requirements:
a. The closed loop operation should be possible in XY and also in the Z-direction for cell
mechanics and adhesion studies.
b. During alignment of Laser-on-tip, the laser spot must be visible on screen.
c. It should have an automatic cantilever tuning and tip approach (resonance search). Cantilever
calibration method to be thermal noise method and thermal noise acquisition (auto approach)
d. The system should be capable of coupling with any commercial inverted optical microscopes
for simultaneous AFM and conventional optical imaging.
e. One set of tweezers, clean gas spry for removing dust from sample, double-sided sticky
tapes, tool kits, sample and tip exchange tool kit etc. should be supplied.
f. Installation should be done by an engineer from principal manufacturer. If cost is involved, it
should be indicated in the offer.
g. After the installation, training on operation (all the features), sample preparation, imaging,
force spectroscopy and maintenance of the system should be provided at site for duration of
5 working days. Besides, advance training should be provided at site for 3 days, ~ 3 months
after installation. If cost is involved, it should be indicated in the offer.
h. The AMC cost for 5 years after the warranty period should be indicated.
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Quotation will be treated incomplete, if all essential accessories and components are NOT
included in the offer. A printed catalog with detailed specifications should be supplied or
such details available on supplier’s website shall be indicated in the offer. Evaluation will be
based on all the essential accessories.
List of the users where similar system has been supplied and installed should be provided for
evaluating the firm’s capability by the user department.
Offers submitted by third party dealers should provide a declaration from the original
manufacturer that the after sales support will be provided by the Principle
manufacturer.
The offer should accompany the cost of all spares and consumables for FIVE years of
operation.(Price to be mentioned in part-II only)*
Training on operation, sample preparation, imaging, force spectroscopy and maintenance of
the system should be provided at the factory/R&D centre of the company at the time of predispatch inspection (for ~ 2 days). The cost for the PDI, if any* (except
travel/accommodation/meals) should be indicated in the offer. (part-II)
During PDI, items B-M of acceptance criterion shall be demonstrated.
All necessary accessories required for the installation of the system should be included in
the offer and supplied along with the system. Only the lab space and electrical points
would be provided by the buyer for installation.
Installation, demonstration and complete training should be given at the site (IGCAR).
Manuals and operating instructions of the system (in English language) should be supplied
along with the system.
All input supply voltage is 230 (± 10%) V AC, 50 Hz.
The system should have a minimum THREE year warranty from the date of installation.
*all price elements should be indicated in PART-II ONLY.
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*UNPRICED BID SHOULD ACCOMPANY PART-I.
Acceptance criterion:
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Complete installation, training and demonstration of the system
Stability with respect to thermal drift of the system should be demonstrated
XY (0.2nm) and Z (0.06 nm) Noise Level in small area scan should be demonstrated
Imaging at full scan area of 90 x 90 micro meters for large area scan and demonstration for
image resolution less than 50 nm with the specified noise levels of all three scanners.
Liquid, air imaging at minimum scan area of 1 x 1 micro meter for small area scanner and
demonstration for its image resolution of 1 x 1 nm.
Imaging of a DNA, CNT and emulsion droplets of average size 200 nm (samples are
provided by end-user.
Scanner lateral and vertical calibration using gratings should be demonstrated
Functionality of all the modes
Adhesion force imaging at the film and substrate interface should be demonstrated
Software functionality against the features mentioned
Force Spectroscopy (force-distance) curves on colloidal samples supplied by user.
Direct measurement of elastic modulus, adhesion, electric current and long-range forces
using non-oscillatory mode. Demonstration of F-D curves acquisition speed up to 3 kHz/sec.
Operation in liquid cells and Petri dish
(K.GEETHA)
ASSISTANT PURCHASE OFFICER
ANNEXURE TO TENDER NO.DPS/MRPU/IGCAR/CAP/8156/TPT-1639
Very Important Note
1)
Price information should NOT be given in Part-I. Prices should be given only in the price bid (Part II).
The price breakup of different systems / accessories/spares, if any, should be given in Part II.
However, unpriced bid containing the list of items quoted along with taxes & levies to be shown
separately in part -I. The unpriced bid should contain exactly the same item description provided in
the price bid. If the unpriced bid does not accompany the offer, it is liable to be rejected.
2)
Unsigned offers or offers with scanned signature will be rejected:
Scanned/unsigned offers are not acceptable and such offers shall be rejected outrightly without any
further reference to the tenderer.
3)
In case of Two part tender participating vendors shall not submit any revised price bid unless specifically
called for by the purchaser(DPS).suo-moto submission of revised price bid shall not be entertained.
4)
AMC of the machine is mandatory and it shall be for 5 years or more after expiry of warranty.
(K.GEETHA)
ASSISTANT PURCHASE OFFICER