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Bid GS-19-10 Laboratory Equipment

دائــــــــــرةالمشتريـــــــــا ت

و العقود

Procurement and Contracts

Administration

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................11.1 Background..............................................................................................................................1

2. Provsion for.....................................................................................................................................42.1 Specification..........................................................................................................................4

3. Required Documents.......................................................................................................................54. Requirements Process......................................................................................................................6

4.1 Participation to Request for Proposal......................................................................................64.2 Inquiries...................................................................................................................................6

4.3 Apology...................................................................................................................................64.4 Pricing......................................................................................................................................6

4.5 Payment...................................................................................................................................64.6 Submission Date and Time......................................................................................................6

4.7 Submission Address................................................................................................................74.8 Confidentiality.........................................................................................................................7

4.9 Insufficient Data......................................................................................................................74.10 Request for Proposal Award & Execution..............................................................................7

4.11 Validity....................................................................................................................................84.12 Proposal Ownership.................................................................................................................8

4.13 Costs........................................................................................................................................84.14 Liquidated Damages on late dEliveries...................................................................................8

4.15 Restrictions..............................................................................................................................84.16 Disclosure................................................................................................................................9

4.17 Governing Laws......................................................................................................................9APPENDIX A BILL OF QUANTITY AND PRICE FORM - OPTION 1.....................................10

APPENDIX B BIDDER CONTACT INFORMATION AND PROPOSAL CHECKLIST..................14APPENDIX C BIDDER TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE SHEET........................................................16

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

The American University of Beirut (hereinafter referred to as ‘AUB’ or the ‘University’) (http://www.aub.edu.lb) is a private, independent, educational not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1866, established under the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A., including a Campus and a Medical Center, in Beirut, Lebanon, and an office in the U.S.A., in New York (NY), U.S.A and is governed by an autonomous Board of Trustees.

AUB serves over 14,000 users. It consists of more than 6,000 faculty and staff, and has an enrolment of approximately 9,000 students, more than 1,200 of whom reside on Campus.

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2. PROVSION FORAUB is requesting offers from qualified suppliers for the provision of:

Item No.

Description Unit Quantity

1 Benchtop refrigerated centrifuge Each 1

2 Cyto-centrifuge Each 1

3 5-head station microscope Each 1

4 High-Performance Lab Refrigerator with Solid Door Each 1

5 General Purpose Water Bath Each 2

6 Analytical Balances Each 4

7 Benchtop Refrigerated Small Centrifuge Each 4

8 Visible Spectrophoto-meter includes PVC software with USB to PC cable and starter pack of 8 disposable cuvettes

Each 4

9 Water jacketed CO2 incubator Each 1

10 Anaerobic Jar Each 5

11 Real-time PCR cycler with 5 channels (green, yellow, orange, red, crimson)

Each 1

12 Inverted Microscope +camera Each 1

2.1 SPECIFICATION

As specified under APPENDIX C.

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3. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All proposal documents should be provided in English and submitted with the following:

One (1) separate envelope stamped with the following info on it:Bid GS-19-10 Laboratory Equipment

ORIGINAL (FINANCIAL) Name of bidder:

Includes:- AUB Price form with prices (Appendix A), (Stamped ORIGINAL).- Bidder Contact Information Form and Proposal Check list (Appendix B).- Bidder Technical compliance Sheet (Appendix C)- Bidder Company offer form with prices, (Stamped ORIGINAL).- Technical brochures.- CD/USB containing a soft copy of all the above documents in MS Word or Excel format

One (1) separate envelope stamped with name following info on it:Bid GS-19-10 Laboratory Equipment

COPY (TECHNICAL)Name of bidder:

Includes:- AUB Price form, without prices, (Appendix A), (Stamped COPY).- Bidder Contact Information Form and Proposal Check list (Appendix B).- Bidder Technical compliance Sheet (Appendix C)- Bidder Company Offer form with out prices , (Stamped COPY).- Technical brochures. - CD/USB containing a soft copy of all the above documents in MS Word or Excel format

Both (ORIGINAL and COPY) must be signed by an authorized representative of the supplier, each page must be initialed and the final page must be signed and dated.The bidder’s offer must have a reference number

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4. REQUIREMENTS PROCESS

4.1 PARTICIPATION TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Suppliers willing to submit their offers should confirm by sending an Intent to Respond through an email to Bid GS-19-10 Laboratory Equipment (Email ) within 3 business days of receiving the Request for Proposal.

4.2 INQUIRIES

Inquiries related to specific parts of this Request for Proposal should be addressed to [email protected] .

4.3 APOLOGY

In case the requested services are not available, or you do not want to participate in this bid, you are kindly requested to respond by submitting a written apology to [email protected] indicating the reason and the bid reference number.

4.4 PRICING

Please use Appendix A (Bill of Quantity and Price Form) for submitting your financial offers. Prices are to be quoted excluding VAT, and currencies used are only USD or LBP.

4.5 PAYMENT

AUB Standard Payment Terms for goods procured is 100% 45-60 days after delivery, installation and following the end user satisfaction written confirmation.. Advance payments for large contracts are authorized on exceptional basis and after receipt of Bank letter of Guarantee in the same amount of the advance payment.

4.6 SUBMISSION DATE AND TIME

Offers must be submitted on or before:

Thursday, 04 July 2019, 01:00 PM Lebanon Time

In the event that AUB offices are officially closed on the date the proposals are due, the deadline for submission shall be automatically extended until the next business day.

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4.7 SUBMISSION ADDRESS

Offers must be submitted to the following address:

Bid AdministratorAmerican University of BeirutOffice of CFOCollege Hall, 2nd floor, Room 218Bliss Street - Beirut – Lebanon

Offers submitted by hand or via post mail shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked as indicated in section 3. Alternatively, offers may be submitted by email to [email protected] b only (make sure not exceed 10 MB). However, the confidentiality of electronic submissions through emails cannot be guaranteed by the University. Your email should follow the requirements as indicated in section 3.

4.8 CONFIDENTIALITY

All information included in this Request for Proposal are confidential and only for the recipient knowledge. No information included in this document or in discussions connected to it may be disclosed to any other party. AUB may require bidders to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement before being provided with some or all of the information included in the tenders.

4.9 INSUFFICIENT DATA

It is the responsibility of the person submitting the proposal to ensure the completeness of the information submitted. Failure to do so may result in the elimination of the proposal from consideration.

4.10 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AWARD & EXECUTION

AUB reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal without giving the reasons, at any stage prior to the execution of the contract whether before or after the selection of the successful Supplier. AUB reserves the right to reject any proposal without giving the reasons for such rejection. Unless otherwise stipulated, the Request for Proposal and proposal of the selected bidder will become part of any contract initiated by AUB. The contract form will be provided by AUB upon selection of the successful bidder. AUB will not incur any liability to any bidder as a result of using its rights hereunder or any other right provided for by law.

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4.11 VALIDITY

Proposals submitted shall be valid for 6 months from the date of submission. Proposals will be treated as final and binding offers and may not be amended or withdrawn without the written permission of the University.

4.12 PROPOSAL OWNERSHIP

All materials submitted in response to this Request for Proposal shall become the property of AUB. Selection or rejection of a proposal does not affect such right.

4.13 COSTS

The University will not be liable for any costs incurred by Suppliers prior to issuance of or entering into a contract. Costs associated with developing the proposal, preparing for oral presentations, and any other expenses incurred by the Suppliers in responding to this Request for Proposal are entirely the responsibility of the Supplier, and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by AUB.

4.14 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ON LATE DELIVERIES

If the supplier fails to supply the specified goods/services within the lead time stipulated by its proposal, or within a period specified by an order or a contract, AUB shall, without prejudice to other remedies under the purchase order or contract, deduct from the purchase order or contract price, as liquidated damages, a sum equivalent to 1% of the delivered price of the delayed goods/services for each commenced week of delay until actual delivery, to a maximum deduction of 10% of the contract value.

4.15 RESTRICTIONS

The University will not be liable for any costs incurred by Suppliers prior to issuance of or entering into a contract. Costs associated with developing the proposal, preparing for oral presentations, and any other expenses incurred by the Suppliers in responding to this Request for Proposal are entirely the responsibility of the Supplier, and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by AUB.

Individual foreign suppliers working in Lebanon need to provide a copy of work permit for non-Lebanese.

AUB is a tobacco free university; as such Tobacco companies and/or their subsidiaries are not allowed to participate in this Request for Proposal. Contractors and/or suppliers should ensure that their workers and staff comply with AUB’s non-smoking policy while on site.

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4.16 DISCLOSURE

Supplier represents and certifies that the offer has not been knowingly disclosed directly or indirectly to any competitor or AUB staff or other Supplier before the opening of proposals by AUB. Supplier represents and certifies that the financial terms have been established independently without consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition or any matter relating to such prices with any competitor or other Supplier. Supplier represents and certifies that no attempt has been made to induce any other company or person to submit or not to submit a proposal in response to this Request for Proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

4.17 GOVERNING LAWS

The laws of Lebanon shall govern the validity, interpretation, construction, performance, and implementation of this Request for Proposal. Any dispute arising out of this Request for Proposal shall be exclusively settled by the courts of Beirut, Lebanon.

Hanan Itani RamadanDirector of Procurement & Contracts Administration

Cc.: Internal Audit Office Bid Administration

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APPENDIX A BILL OF QUANTITY AND PRICE FORM - OPTION 1

PLEASE USE THIS FORM AND INCLUDE IT IN YOUR OFFER WITH A SOFT COPY ON A CD OR DVD.NOTE: PRICE SHOULD BE IN USD OR LBP AND EXCLUDING VAT

Type not hand writing

Item #

Item Description UOM QTY Brand Model Part No.

Made In Unit Price Amount

Currency(USD,LBP)

Delivery Date

Warranty

1 Benchtop refrigerated centrifuge

Each 1

2 Cyto-centrifuge Each 13 5-head station microscope Each 14 High-Performance Lab

Refrigerator with Solid Door

Each 1

5 General Purpose Water Bath

Each 2

6 Analytical Balances Each 47 Benchtop Refrigerated

Small CentrifugeEach 4

8 Visible Spectrophoto-meter

Each 4

9 Water jacketed CO2 incubator

Each 1

10 Anaerobic Jar Each 511 Real-time PCR cycler with

5 channels (green, yellow, orange, red, crimson)

Each 1

12 Inverted Microscope +camera

Each 1

Total: USDVAT 11 % USDTOTAL: USD

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Price list of Accessories, Upgrade options and Consumables (for 2 years) Item No.

Item Description UOM QTY Brand Model Part No. Unit Price Amount Currency(USD,LBP)

Delivery Date Warranty

1.11.21.31.41.52.12.22.32.42.5

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Note: 1. Please type “Included” in the unit price cell, in case the accessory item is included in the main item (Items 1.1 to 12.1)..2. Accessories and upgrades to be priced in the above table Additional items to be listed on above sheet.3. Please type “N/A” in the unit price cell, in case the accessory item is Not Available or Not Applicable within the main item. 4. Bidders my duplicate the above table in case of multiple alternatives and/or options. Change the title to OPTION 2, OPTION 3…

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Please advise whether your offer complies with the below requirements Comply In case of additional costYes NO US$ exc. VAT

Minimum Two (2) years warranty on parts and labor starting the day the equipment are handed over to AUB as operational and certified by AUB.The warranty needs to come from the supplier in written form of an official letter, agreement, certificate, etc.; to be delivered to the end user with the equipment.

Copies of operation and service maintenance manuals should be supplied with the equipment.

Installation and after-sales support starting the day the equipment are handed over to AUB as operational.

Free On-Site Installation by Certified Service Engineer

Free On-Site Application Training Session by certified Application Specialist

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APPENDIX BBIDDER CONTACT INFORMATION AND PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

Contact InformationSupplier/Individual Name: Company stamp:Prepared by:Supplier quotation Ref.:Date:Email:Supplier Website:Brand Website:Tel:Technical Support Hot Line: Signature:Technical Support Engineer

Name:

Conflict of InterestDo you or any of your employees have an affiliation with any of AUB/AUBMC faculty, staff or a member of their family?

Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, please identify the pertinent individual(s) and their relationship to you (or your employees) as a supplier.

Name Affiliation

I declare that I am not a tobacco company or a subsidiary of a tobacco company

Name Signature Date

Please fill the below if you are applying as an individualI declare that I am not a U.S. Green Card Holder (Resident Alien Status) or a U.S. Citizen. I declare that should I become a U.S. Green Card Holder (Resident Alien Status) or a U.S. Citizen, I will advise the University promptly of my change in status. I understand that if I do not do so, I will be responsible for paying all U.S. social security and Medicare taxes and U.S. income taxes, if any, attributable to the period between my change of status and my advising the University of such change of status. I agree to indemnify and hold the University harmless from any such taxes, interest, and penalty, and I further agree that the University may deduct the amount of such taxes, interest and penalty from my future compensation.

Name Signature Date

I declare that I am a U.S Green Card Holder (Resident Alien Status)

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Name Social Security

Date of Issuance

Signature Date

I declare that I am a U.S Citizen

Name Social Security

Date of Citizenship

Signature Date

Proposal Checklist

- Have you submitted your signed proposal as indicated in Article 2 above?

- Have you submitted you proposal to the correct address?

- Did you ensure that your prices are in either USD or LBP?

- Have you updated your supplier application form during the past three years? If not,

please contact Procurement and Contracts Administration Department immediately.

- Did you provide valid proof of quality / accreditation for the machine?

- Did you provide List of customers’ references with contact information for the same

offered equipment?

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APPENDIX CBIDDER TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE SHEET

1. Benchtop refrigerated centrifuge

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Stainless steel, auto lock and with pre-cooling system2. Capacity: Swing rotor: 4x750 mL to 4x1000 mL3. Capacity Fixed angle rotor: 6x100mL to 6 x 200 mL4. Temperature range: -10 °C to +40 °C5. Dimensions: Ext. HxWxD: 36x74.5x67cm6. Max Speed: 15,200 to 16,000 rpm7. Max. RCF: 25,500 x G8. Control System9. Drive System: Direct and brushless induction10. Rotor Locking System: Auto-Lock11. Imbalance Detection System12. contains 80-100 Programs13. Refrigerated: Yes14. Display: Digital15. Electrical Requirements: 230 V/ 50 Hz, max power: 1950 W16. Acceleration/ Deceleration Rate: 9/1017. Centrifugation Chamber: Stainless Steel18. Max Timer Range: 9 h, 59 min + continuous19. Sound Level (dBA): ˂57 to 6020. Certifications/ Compliance21. Certified Biocontainment system, language selection, motorized lid latch

Includes the following accessories:a. Swinging Bucket rotor 750 mlb. Round Buckets (set of 4), 90°, Radius max 195 mmc. Adapters for Round Buckets (sets of 4) for each of: - 15 ml conical tubes, - 50 ml conical tubes, - 5/7 ml or 4.5/6 ml Blood Collection Tube , - T-75 Flask (set of 2)d. high capacity rotorse. high capacity buckets (set of 4, 90°, Radius max 200 mm)f. Adapters for Buckets (sets of 4) for each of:- 15 ml conical tube ,- 50 ml conical tube,- 10 ml Blood Collection Tubeg. Microplate Rotor 90°, Radius max 127 mm,

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includes:- 2 buckets- 2 adapters

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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2. Cyto-centrifuge

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Accepts all protocols2. Processes at least 12 specimens at one time3. Easy to open and close with a redesigned lid-release mechanism4. Polycarbonate window5. Mechanical and electronic component protection6. Designed for easy disinfection7. Allows loading of the sealed head inside a microbiological cabinet for ultimate safety8. Features an auto-locking, plastic outer lid9. Operates only when lid is locked and keeps lid locked during rotation10. Includes disposable sample chambers with caps and a wipe-clean control panel11. Sounds an audible alarm when the cyto-centrifuge is out of balance, outside the speed tolerance or if the lid is not properly locked12. Uses specimen safety alarms at one-minute intervals to remind users to remove specimens to prevent air drying and ensure consistent results13. Easy-touch program keypad allows for easier keystrokes and more intuitive programming14. Speed window displays programmed spinning speeds from around 200 to 2000 rpm15. Warranty 2 years Covers All Parts and Labor Covers All Parts and Labor16. Full set of user manual and service manual17. Free onsite installation by certified service Engineer

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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3. 5-head station microscope

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Height adjustable focus knobs allowing the adjustment to the hand size and posture of the user.2. 5 objectives: 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x and 100x3. 7-fold Nosepiece and Seven objectives4. The stage drive and focus knobs are arranged at the same height on the microscope forming a straight line5. Reliable LED Illumination6. Simultaneous Focus and Stage ControlFocus knobs and stage control are placed in line7. Premiere: Color-coded Diaphragm Settings8. Multiple viewing systemsThe accessory attaches to a microscope and allows multiple users to simultaneously view the same specimen achieving a real sense of working with a microscope.11. From two to twenty viewing stations can be attached to one microscope12. Digital photography may be incorporated into the system

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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4. High-Performance Lab Refrigerators with Solid Door

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Capacity (Metric): 300-500 Liters2. Defrost: automated3. Dimensions: 29.3 x 24 x 73.6 in. (74.3 x 61 x 186.9cm)4. Temperature range: 1 to 8˚C5. Alarm6. Set-point security with key-operated, triple-position master switch7. Audible/visual alarms for power failures and high/low temperature8. Battery backup and remote alarm connections9. High-density, CFC-free urethane foam insulation10. Temperature uniformity at all shelf levels11. Rapid temperature recovery12. Interior illumination13. Self-closing doors with door lock provision14. Epoxy-coated, open-wire adjustable shelves15. Heavy-duty, industrial-grade hermetically sealed compressors19. Automatic condensate removal: no drain lines Required

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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5. Water Bath

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. stainless steel interior chamber2. Epoxy powder-coated exterior3. Resistant to corrosion and chemical damage4. Advanced microprocessor controller5. Audible alarms6. At least four temperature presets7. Simple to operate and monitor8. Easy lid removal9. Low-fluid protection10. Contains clear polycarbonate gable cover, diffuser tray, drain hose and rubber duck11. Capacity: 20-30 L12. Temperature range: Ambient to 100˚C13. Temperature uniformity: ±0.2°C14. Control: Digital15. Certifications/Compliance

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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6. Analytical Balance

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Max Capacity: 80-90/200-220 g2. Max Load: 1-2 mg3. Readability: 0.01mg/0.1mg4. Verification Scale Interval: 1 mg5. Tare Range: -220 g6. Repeatability: 0.01-0.08 mg7. Linearity: ±0.06 / ±0.2 mg8. Eccentric Load Deviation: ≤ 0.2 mg9. Sensitivity Temp Drift: 1 × 10^-6/ °C × Rt10. Sensitivity Time Drift: 1 × 10^-6 / Year × Rt11. Minimum weight (U=1%, k=2): ≤ 2mg12. Minimum weight (USP): ≤20 mg13. Stabilization time: ~ 4 s14. Adjustment: internal15. Moveable Range: Yes16. Verification: Yes17. Display: touch screen18. Touch-free operation19. USB connection20. Ethernet connection21. Wireless connection In/Out: 4 × IN, 4 × OUT22. Power Consumption: 10 W23. Operating Temperature: +10 - +40 °C24. Weighing Pan Dimensions: 85 - 90 mm25. Weighing chamber dimensions: 160 × 160 × 220 mm26. Weighing device dimensions: 540 × 200 × 300 mm

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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7. Benchtop refrigerated centrifuge

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Swing Bucket Rotors:Max Capacity: 4 x 145 mLMax Speed: 4,500 -5,000 rpmMin Speed: 200-300 rpmMax RCF: 3,260-3,500 x gMax Capacity: 4 x 145 mL

2. Fixed Angle Rotors:Max Capacity: 6 x 50 mLMax Speed: 17,850-18,000 rpm;Min Speed: 200-300 rpm;Max RCF: 30,279-30,500 x g

3. Control System4. Drive System: Direct, brushless induction drive5. Rotor Locking System: Auto-Lock rotor exchange6. Imbalance Detection System7. Pulse (Short) Run: Yes8. Acceleration/ Deceleration Rates: 29. Centrifugation Chamber: Brushed stainless steel10. Temp Range: -10°C to 40°C11. Pre-Cooling Function: Yes12. Refrigeration System13. Sound Level: <56 dBA with all rotors14. Other Features: Certified biocontainment lids15. Dimensions (WxHxD) cm:16. Certifications/Compliance17. Certified biocontainmentIncludes the following accessories:

a. Cell Culture Package, INCLUDES:- Swinging Bucket Rotor,- Round Buckets,- Adapters for 50 mL Conical Tubesb. High Capacity Cell Culture Package INCLUDES:- Swinging Bucket Rotor,- Conical Buckets,- Adapters for 15 mL Conical Tubes c. Clinical Rotor Package INCLUDES:- Swinging Bucket Rotor,- Round Buckets, Biocontainment Lids,- Adapters for Blood Collection Tubes: 5/7 mL and 10 mLd. 30 x 2 Rotor, 45°, Radius max 99 mm,- replacement biocontainment lid (set of 2),- replacement O-ring for lid (set of 2)e. Adapters for 30 x 2 Rotor:- 0.2 mL PCR Tube- 0.5 mL Microtube

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f. 8 x 8 PCR Strip Rotor, 45°, Radius max 71 mmInstallation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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8. Visible Spectrophoto-meter

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Single beam diode array Visible spectrophotometer : 300-850nm2. Basic spectrophotometric measurements3. Easy to use menu driven software4. PC utility software included7. Type: Visible7. Wavelength Range: 300 – 850 nm8. Wavelength Reproducibility (+/-): 1 nm9. Lamp Source: Tungsten Halogen10. Beam: Single Beam11. Optical System: Diode Array12. Bandwidth: <7nm13. Photometric Range: -0.300 to 2.500A14. Measurement Type: Fixed Wavelength, Abs/%T, concentration (factor), kinetics16. Single Cell Holder17. Certifications/ Compliance18. Display: LCD19. Multilingual20. Photometric Accuracy: <0.002A21. Photometric Reproducibility: <0.002 at 0A and 546nm22. Includes PVC software with USB to PC cable23. Includes starter pack of 8 disposable cuvettes

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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9. Water jacketed CO2 incubator

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. In-chamber HEPA filter2. Easily stackable3. Optimal temperature uniformity4. 4 standard (supplied), 17 maximum5. Certifications/ Compliance6. Stainless steel with covered corners7. 184 - 200 L chamber size with fan assisted airflow and removable water pan8. TC Sensor technology9. Temperature Range: 5°C to 55°C10. Temperature control: ±0.1°C11. CO2 Concentration Range: 0 to 20%12. Temperature and CO2 alarm systems13. iCAN technology14. Multilingual screen display

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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10. Anaerobic Jar

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Jar for anaerobic incubation with safety seal2. Capacity 2.5-4 L3. Aluminium lid4. Holds up to 12-20 plates with basket

Includes the following accessories:a. Anaerobic atmosphere generating sachets (pack of 10)b. Microaerophilic atmosphere generating sachets (pack of 10)c. Sachets for capnophilic bacteria (pack of 10)d. Anaerobiosis Indicators (pack of 50)

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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11. Real-time PCR cycler

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. Sensitive, precise, and fast2. Uniform temperature during rapid thermal cycling3. Thermal and optical uniformity4. Tube-to-tube variation ±0.02°C5. Uniform detection6. Fast ramping and negligible equilibration times for short run-times7. Multiple applications8. No optical calibration needed9. 5 Channels (green, yellow, orange, red, crimson)10. No condensation or bubbles in reactions due to rotation11. Easy routine verification12. Fast Run less than two hours13. Unmatched optical range: spanning UV to infrared wavelengths.14. Highly stable LED illumination15. User-friendly software16. High-intensity optical channel17. Thermal resolution of around 0.02°C18. High data-acquisition rates

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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12. Inverted Microscope + camera

Bidder Name:Bidder Option No:

Brand:Model Name:

Part No:Made in:

Minimum required specs Comply (Yes/No)

Details

1. LED Illumination2. Interface for exchangeable eyepieces3. Fix stage4. Coaxial double knob for coarse and fine focus on both sides5. A 4-fold revolving nosepiece with objective thread6. 10x, 20x, 40x and 100x phase contrast objectives7. Infinity optics with tube lens 1x8. Exchangable condenser structure9. Condenser holder stepless adjustable, including collector, aperture diaphragm and filter holder10. Illuminated ON/OFF switch11. Auto intensity for switching between Brightfield and Phase contrast, Power supply including mains cable12. Camera, 2.5 M pixels, SD card

Includes the following accessories:a. 10X/20 eyepiece w/eyeguardb. 10X/20 focusing eyepiece w/eyeguardc. Condenser S40/0.45d. 4-fold Lightring Slider for S40e. Obj.10x/0.22 PH1f. Obj. 20x/0.30 PH1g. Obj. 40x/0.50 PH1h. Obj. 100x/1.25 OIL PH3 (for slides)i. Type N Immersion liquid 20 mlj. Object Guidek. Universal holding framel. Dust Cover

Installation / Warranty / Training:- Warranty: 2 years including all parts and labor- Installation and Commissioning by

manufacturer certified engineer- On-Site Application training 2 sessions for AUB

staff for 2 users- Free Application support by phone/mail/remote

desktop- User Manuals and Service Manuals included

Consumables/ Spare Parts:- List of Consumables and Spare Parts for 2

years with prices ( use Appendix A)General Specs:- Electrical supply: 220 VAC, 50 Hz

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- Non-Chinese- List of installed base reference.

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