[Inhalation exposure chamber (Aerosol machine) with accessories ] open

5.9/10

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Ref: CDRI08082025MLP001158 · ID: 2026_CSIR_273126_1

Category Miscellaneous Goods

AI summary

This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Overview

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting bids for the procurement of an Inhalation exposure chamber (Aerosol machine) along with its accessories. This tender is categorized under Global Tenders and is focused on the supply of goods.

Scope / Work

Bidders are required to supply an Inhalation exposure chamber (Aerosol machine) with accessories. The work involves a contract type of tender, and the location for the execution is CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow. The period of work is set for 90 days, and the bid validity is 120 days. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for detailed specifications and requirements, including the need for a technical bid and financial bid as per the provided formats.

Fees & EMD

There is no tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender, as both amounts are set to 0.00. Bidders should note that there is no exemption allowed for the tender fee or EMD.

Key dates

  • Publish Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:15 PM
  • Bid Submission End Date: 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
  • Bid Opening Date: 29-Apr-2026 04:00 PM
  • Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 07-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
  • Clarification Period: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM to 06-Apr-2026 10:00 AM
  • Document Download Period: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM to 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM

Bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting for clarifications and to ensure compliance with all requirements outlined in the tender documents.

AI insights

Supply of Inhalation exposure chamber (Aerosol machine) with accessories

Risk factors

  • no tender fee
  • no EMD required
  • tight timelines
  • bid validity of 120 days

How good is this tender for you?

Business suitability analysis

Bid for an aerosol machine supply contract in Lucknow.

Plain-language analysis covering money, competition, paperwork, timeline and who this tender realistically suits.

  • Open to global bidders
  • Expect high competition
  • No tender fee
  • No EMD required
  • Short work timeline
  • Global bidders allowed
5.9
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Opportunity score
Small business friendliness 5.0/10 Moderate
Startup suitability 7.0/10 Good
Money commitment 1.0/10 Good
Money lock-in 3.0/10 Good
Execution difficulty 3.0/10 Good
Paperwork load 5.0/10 Moderate
Expected competition 8.0/10 High
Expertise needed 3.0/10 Good
Timeline pressure 4.0/10 Moderate
Bigger shape means a better fit for the bidder
  • MSME-friendly5.0
  • Startup-friendly7.0
  • Low competition2.0
  • Light on money9.0
  • Easy to execute7.0
  • Light paperwork5.0

What this tender is really about

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is seeking bids for an inhalation exposure chamber and its accessories. This tender is a supply contract with a work period of 90 days and a bid validity of 120 days. There are no fees or security deposits required, making it accessible for bidders.

What you gain if you win

  • No upfront costs for tender fee or EMD.
  • Potential to establish a relationship with a government agency.
  • Opportunity to supply specialized equipment.

What could trip you up

  • Tight timeline for project completion.
  • Need to prepare both technical and financial bids.
  • Competition from other bidders.

Who is this tender best suited for?

Recommended for

  • Suppliers of scientific equipment
  • Local manufacturers of machinery
  • Established distributors of medical devices

May struggle with this

  • First-time bidders
  • Small businesses without technical expertise
  • New startups without experience in government contracts

Money side, in plain words

Upfront fees
There are no tender fees or upfront costs.
Security deposit (EMD)
No security deposit is required, reducing financial risk.
Money you must set aside
No money needs to be locked away for this tender.
Payment timing
Payment terms are not specified, so check for details.

What it takes to deliver

Kind of work
This is a supply contract for equipment.
How long it takes
The work will take about three months.
Skills you'll need
Basic knowledge of scientific equipment and procurement processes.
Where the work happens
The work is based in Lucknow.
Paperwork
Moderate paperwork is required for bids.

Competition: who else might bid?

How open it is
This is a global tender, open to international bidders.
Likely crowd
Expect a moderate number of bidders due to the specialized nature.
What helps you win
A strong technical proposal and competitive pricing will help.

Practical things to think about

  • Attend the pre-bid meeting for clarifications.
  • Ensure compliance with technical specifications in the bid.
  • Prepare both technical and financial bids as required.

Hidden challenges & gotchas

  • Tight deadlines for bid submission and project completion.
  • Need to provide detailed technical specifications.
  • Potential for competition from established suppliers.

In one paragraph

Opportunity to supply an aerosol machine in Lucknow.

Who should bid
Bidders with experience in supplying scientific equipment should apply.
Who should probably skip
New businesses without relevant experience may find it challenging.
If you're serious, first step
Review the tender documents and prepare your technical bid.

AI-generated analysis based on structured tender metadata, financial figures, execution timelines, and procurement complexity factors. Actual eligibility, competition, and execution requirements may vary depending on the tender clauses and the evaluating department's criteria. Always read the official tender document before bidding.

Financials

Tender value Undisclosed
EMD amount ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil
Tender fee ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil

Timeline

Publish date 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM
Bid end 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
Opening date 29-Apr-2026 04:00 PM

Critical dates

From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).

Published date 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM
Bid opening date 29-Apr-2026 04:00 PM
Document download / sale start 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM
Document download / sale end 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
Clarification start 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM
Clarification end 06-Apr-2026 10:00 AM
Bid submission start 25-Mar-2026 06:15 PM
Bid submission end 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM

Tender Documents

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Name Size Type Action
BOQ_318756.xls 253.5 KB XLS
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GTEInhalation.pdf 1.63 MB PDF
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CorrMLP001158.pdf 248.85 KB PDF
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Corrigenda

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Date

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Published Corrigendum Details Date : 15-Apr-2026 11:11 PM [Tender information] Organisation Chain : Council of Scientific and Industrial Research||CDRI-Lucknow - CSIR||Purchase-CDRI - CSIR Tender ID : 2026_CSIR_273126_1 Tender Ref No : CDRI08082025MLP001158 Tender Title : Inhalation exposure chamber (Aerosol machine) with accessories Corrigendum Type : Date [Corrigendum:1] Corrigendum title: Date Description: Corrigendum for revise date Published: 15-Apr-2026 01:07 PM Document: CorrMLP001158.pdf Size (KB): 248.85 Publish Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 29-Apr-2026 04:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM Clarification Start Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM │ Clarification End Date: 06-Apr-2026 10:00 AM Bid Submission Start Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:15 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 07-Apr-2026 03:00 PM [Critical Dates] [Details Before Corrigendum] Publish Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 23-Apr-2026 04:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 22-Apr-2026 03:00 PM Clarification Start Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM │ Clarification End Date: 06-Apr-2026 10:00 AM Bid Submission Start Date: 25-Mar-2026 06:15 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 22-Apr-2026 03:00 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 07-Apr-2026 03:00 PM [Critical Dates]
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CorrMLP001158.pdf 248.85 PDF
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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location CSIR-CDRI
Category Miscellaneous Goods
Period of work 90 days
Bid validity 120 days

Inhalation exposure chamber (Aerosol machine) with accessories

Organisation chain

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research||CDRI-Lucknow - CSIR||Purchase-CDRI - CSIR

Basic details

  • Tender reference: CDRI08082025MLP001158
  • Tender ID: 2026_CSIR_273126_1
  • Tender type: Global Tenders
  • Form of contract: Supply
  • Tender category: Goods
  • No. of covers: 2
  • Payment mode: Not Applicable
  • Withdrawal allowed: Yes

Work item

  • Work description: Supply of Inhalation exposure chamber (Aerosol machine) with accessories
  • NDA / pre-qualification: Please refer Tender documents.
  • Tender value (₹): 0.00
  • Product category: Miscellaneous Goods
  • Contract type: Tender
  • Location: CSIR-CDRI
  • Pincode: 226031
  • Pre-bid meeting: 07-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
  • Bid opening place: Stores and Purchase
  • Bid validity (days): 120
  • Period of work (days): 90

Fees & EMD

  • Tender fee (₹): 0.00
  • Fee payable to: Nil
  • Fee payable at: Nil
  • Tender fee exemption: No
  • EMD (₹): 0.00
  • EMD exemption: No
  • EMD type: fixed

Critical dates

  • Published: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM
  • Bid opening: 29-Apr-2026 04:00 PM
  • Document download / sale start: 25-Mar-2026 06:10 PM
  • Document download / sale end: 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
  • Bid submission start: 25-Mar-2026 06:15 PM
  • Bid submission end: 28-Apr-2026 03:00 PM

Covers (bid packets)

  • 1 — Fee/PreQual/Technical — CREDENTIAL OF THE FIRM — .pdf
  • Technical bid as per the tender document — .pdf
  • 2 — Finance — Price bid as per the BOQ — .xls
  • Financial bid as per the chapter-4 mentioned in tender document — .pdf

Tender inviting authority

  • Name: The Stores and Purchase Officer
  • Address: Sector 10 Jankipuram Extension Sitapur Road Lucknow

Tender basics

Tender type Global Tenders
Form of contract Supply
Tender category Goods
No. of covers 2
Organisation chain Council of Scientific and Industrial Research||CDRI-Lucknow - CSIR||Purchase-CDRI - CSIR
Source portal etenders.gov.in

Covers (bid packets)

What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.

Cover no. Cover type Description Document type
1 Fee/PreQual/Technical CREDENTIAL OF THE FIRM .pdf
Technical bid as per the tender document .pdf
2 Finance Price bid as per the BOQ .xls
Financial bid as per the chapter-4 mentioned in tender document .pdf

Authority details

Inviting authority The Stores and Purchase Officer
Address Sector 10 Jankipuram Extension Sitapur Road Lucknow

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