ANNEXURE A

Sl.No. Name of equipment

& Ref. No.

Quantity Specifications

Last date and time to receive

bids by the Deputy

Secretary (Admn)

Amount of

Bid security

(Rs)

GROUP – I (Sl.No.1 – 12)

1 Chlorophyll Content

Meter 12-11-00/2011-12

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• Portable Chlorophyll content meter suitable for non-destructive Measurement of chlorophyll in crop leaves in the field.

• Battery operated instrument • Digital Display with accuracy +/- 1.0 per cent • RS 232 facility for data transfer to PC • Suitability for use in temperature range of 0 – 500 C • Memory with built-in data logging.

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2. Ball Mill (Mixer mill) 12-11-01/2011-12 1

1. Mixer mill for grinding, homogenizing and mixing of soil or plant samples of varying volumes (2 g to 20 g) is required. Pulverizing time should be selectable – 10 sec to 10 minutes.

2. Vibration frequency should be selectable – 180 to 1800/ min 3. The mill should be capable of pulverizing two samples of feed

size of 2 to 8 mm to a final fineness of less 10 microns, simultaneously at ambient temperature and with cryo options.

4. Screw top jars with adequate leak proof provisions which oscillate in radial manner in a horizontal position should be provided.

5. Two stainless steel grinding jars of 50 ml and one WC jar of 25 ml required.

6. Four stainless steel balls of 25 mm diameter and two WC balls of 15 mm diameter is required.

7. Grinding time should be short enough, preferably 2 min or less so that samples should not get warmed during the powdering process.

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2 8. Necessary consumables or wear and tear items for trouble free

operation of 10,000 samples to be quoted separately and included in the offer.

9. Warranty of minimum two years from the date of installation if necessary for service and spares.

10. Installation should be free of charge. 11. guaranteed supply of necessary spares for at least a minimum

of 10 years should be assured.

3.

14-11-00/2011-12 Microprocessor

Controlled Steam Sterilizer

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1. Chamber Dimension (inner) : 30 cm dia x 70 cm height (Minimum) 2. Loading device : Stainless steel baskets (2 Nos) 3. Operating temperature : 110oC – 130oC 4. Maximum operating pressure : 0.25 MPa 5. Safety devices : Temperature and pressure sensitive lid interlock with detector, over pressure and temperature power cut off, mechanical pressure release valve, low water level cutoff. 6.Movable on wheels : 7. Power requirements : 220 – 240 V 8. Detailed brochure and list of users in Kerala / India should be given in the quotation.

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4. 14-11-01/2011-12 PCR Machine 1

Temparature range : 4 – 99oC Sample range : 10 - 50 µl Sample Block : 96 wells for 0.2 ml tubes Peltier based heating and cooling Ramping rate Normal : 3-5oC / Seconds (Minimum) High Speed : 5oC or more with silver blocks. Accuracy : +/-0.25oC from 40-99oC Heated lid for oil free operation LCD display Memory to store up to 100 PCR protocols

3 Auto restart on power resumption after power failures Compact Model Detailed brochure and list of users in Kerala / India should be given in the quotation.

5.

14-11-02/2011-12 Temperature

Controlled Incubator Shaker

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* Temperature range : 15-60oC * Temperature accuracy : ±1oC * Temperature uniformity : ±0.3oC * Shaking mode : orbital * Shaking speed : 25 to 360 rpm * Shaking Mechanism : Triple-eccentric counter balanced drive In cast iron housing with lubricated ball Bearing and brushless DC motor.

• Microprocessor controlled programming for shaker speed, temperature and time.

• Shaking platform size (Minimum) : 18”(W) x 18” (D) • Chamber size (Minimum) : 20” x 20” x 18” (WxDxH) • Two adjustable platforms above the shaker • Clamps for fixing 25ml to 1.0 L flasks in the shaking platform. • Two halogen tubes for chamber illumination • Electrical requirement : 220-240 Volts

Detailed brochure and list of users in Kerala / India should be given in the quotation.

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6. 14-11-03/2011-12 Tissue Homogenizer 1

1. Biological tissue homogenization for DNA/RNA/protein isolation through bead beating technology using disposable tubes.

2. Sample holding capacity : 2-10 tubes at a time 3. Tube capacity : 2 ml (minimum) 4. Suitable for grinding plant tissues 5. Microprocessor controlled speed, time and cycle setting. 6. Complete grinding of plant tissues within one minute

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4 7. Compact model. 8. 220-240 volts.

Detailed brochure and list of users in Kerala / India should be given in the quotation.

7 14-11-04/2011-12

Nano Spectrophotometer

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1. UV visible spectrophotometer to measure concentration of DNA/RNA in less than 1 µl volume samples with a detection limit of 2 ng/µl.

2. Wavelength/Scan range : 200-800 nm 3. Minimum Sample Volume : 0.5 µl and option for larger volume. 4. Wavelength Accuracy : ± 2 nm 5. Detection limit : 2 ng/ µl dsDNA (option for direct detection of RNA and protein) 6. Absorbance Range : 0.02-2.0 A 7. Absorbance Accuracy : ± 2 % 8. Absorbance precision : ± 0.003 A 9. Wavelength Accuracy : ± 2 nm 10. Compact design 11. USB connection for PC and Windows XP compatibility.

Detailed brochure and list of users in Kerala / India should be given in the quotation.

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8 15-11-00/2011-12 Sliding Microtome 1

• Rapid and easy to switch between disposables blades & regular knives

• Precision x-y specimen orientation with defined zero position and click stops at every 2o

• Highly stable base and totally enclosed micrometer feed system assures reliable sectioning.

• Ergo Grip system with three handle types (one standard, two options) enables comfortable sectioning.

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5 • cutting window and automatic sample feeding up to 30 µm • Maximum specimen size with standard clamp – 79 x 60 mm

(LxW) • Maximum specimen size with HN40 clamp – 59 x 45 mm (L x W) • Specimen feed approx 50 mm • Clearance angle adjustment – 3o to 10o • Section thickness settings : from 0.5 to 60 µm • Section thickness settings : from 0.5 to 5 µm in 0.5 µm

increments from 5 to 10 µm in 1 µm increments from 10 to 20 µm in 2 µm increments from 20 to 60 µm in 5 µm increments * Specimen orientation : ± 8o * Declination : 0 to 45o in selectioning direction.

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15-11-01/2011-12 Trinocular Research

Microscope with digital imaging

system

1

1. Magnification: 10x-1500x 2. Transmitted Illumination: Deliver illumination with uniform brightness throughout the visual field optimum for high precision digital imaging. 3. Objective lens: Plan (Violet Corrected) objectives with chromatic corrections to the periphery of the field of view to create optimal digital images with maximum resolution and uniform brightness. 4. Eyepiece and nosepiece tubes: Binocular tube, trinocular eyepiece tube, with reticle rotation correction mechanism, digital-imaging heads, sextuple DIC nosepiece, sextuple nosepiece, seven-place nosepiece 5. Stage: Rotatable mechanical stage, stage handle height and torque adjustable, specimen holders (2- and 1-slide types)

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6 6. Condenser: Universal condenser, DIC prisms, DF stop and low power auxiliary lens modules, aperture diaphragm; 7. Eyepiece lens: 10X (F.O.V.: 22mm), 10X M photo mask (F.O.V.: 22mm), 12.5X (F.O.V.: 16mm), 15X (F.O.V.: 14.5mm), UW 10X (F.O.V.: 25mm), UW 10X M photo mask (F.O.V.: 25mm)

8 Advanced image analysis software with exclusive hardware for quantitative and qualitative microscopic analysis of plant specimens including plant fibres. The software should be latest and up-to-date and having high precision for microscope image capturing and document data management. The software should enable capture, display, peripheral device control, and data management and analysis of images of up to six dimensions. The software should have database building feature to handle archiving, searching, and analysis of large numbers of multidimensional image files.

9. Microscope body with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial coating preferred. 10.Compatible accessories for fluorescence, phase contrast and

interference contrast with detailed price of individual items.

10 16-11-00/2011-12 Rubber processing

Analyser (RPA) 1

Specifications for Rubber Process Analyzer Standard: Conforming to ASTM D5259, ASTM D 6204, ASTM D 6601 Temperature range : 40 – 2000C; Accuracy ±0.10C Oscillation strain : 1- 200%

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7 Frequency : 0.03 to 200% Torque range : 10-2 – 225dN.m The instrument should be capable of performing cure tests, temperature sweeps, strain sweeps, frequency sweeps, stress relaxation etc. Power supply: 230 V AC/50Hz

11 16-11-01/2011-12 Hydraulic Press for Rubber Moulding

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Specification for laboratory hydraulic Press Specification to be met

As per the requirements specified in ASTM D 3182-89 (2001) for a laboratory hydraulic press meant for molding standard rubber test specimens Two electrically heated Platen, Size In the range 10’’x 10’’ to 18’’x 18’’ Temperature range 30 – 250 C temperature range- uniform distribution of heat over the platen surface area having minimum ± 0.5 ° C accuracy Pressure range Suitable for Rubber molding as per ASTM D 3182-89 (2001) the Press shall be capable of exerting a pressure of not less than 3.5 Mpa (500

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8 psi) on the total cross-sectional area of the cavities of the mold during the entire period of vulcanization. Other requirements

1) Electrical heating, with precision temperature control 2) Automatic control for pre selecting venting cycles, pre selecting

pressure, pre setting time and auto opening after preset molding time

3) Hand safety operation, safety guards with hardened glass windows

Support catalogues, warranty conditions etc should be given in details

12 16-11-02/2011-12 Chemical Fume Hood & Ducting

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Specifications of chemical fume hood (conventional) 1 Required units 2 No 2 Design Structure a. Should meet the ASHRAE 110-1995 design standard and certification and EN14175 test protocols b. 6 feet, Double/Triple walled construction c. Fume Hood dimensions inside: W>1700 mmD>600 mm and H>1200mm d. Base Cabinet dimensions: suitable for the fume hood 3 Airflow Type Auto Bypass Type 4. Energy efficient : Should be energy efficient, specify the details. 5a Construction (Exterior) Highly chemical resistant, rust free and powder coated material preferred, Specify the material of construction 5b Construction (Interior) Chemical, Heat Resistant& Fire

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9 Retardant panels preferably white coloured, Specify the material of construction 6 Airfoil & Baffle Chemical resistance construction preferred, Specify the material of construction. Easily cleanable baffles . 7 Worktop Joint less phenolic worktop with minimum 20mm thickness. Epoxy/Ceramic worktop if any, to be quoted as optional with individual prices. Load bearing capability of each type to be specified. 8 Sink Circular/oval shaped 200 mm diameter epoxy/PP cup sink on worktop with water tap on left 9 Shutter Vertical rising counter-balanced shutter made up of Toughened Float Glass with minimum 5 mm thickness. Automatic sliding of sash to the safe/optimal height position. 10 Fittings Remotely operated colour coded Needle Valves: total 2 nos and brass fittings for gas connections. 1 for Water above the sink, 1 for Compressed Air. 11. Lighting and Electrical Utilities Sealed fluorescent Tube light (40 watt, 2 Nos.) Four nos. electrical sockets (Domestic Type) (230 V, 16 A, 50 Hz), with starter, Cables & wires (60 feet) of ‘Fire Retardant’ grade. 12 Controlling/Display unit Microprocessor based control unit with digital airflow velocity and alarms 13 Apparatus Storage Base Cabinet Fully Powder coated structure suitable for above hood with racks and lock. 14. Centrifugal blower and motor SISW type, chemical & heat resistant PP + FRP blower , to be placed on roof floor 60-70 fpm air suction and Motor of ‘Crompton/LHP’ make(1.5/2HP), suitable

10 for the same as per site requirement given below. Motor (3 Phase), direct drive, continuous rating, capacity as per site requirement. 15. Ducting (Indigenious) Site requirement for each unit. 60 feet Chemical resistant PP + FRP rigid & flexible ductwork from fume hood to exhaust point with weather proof canopy with 7 No of 90o Bends and suitable clamping arrangements. Required scalffolding for duct working to be included in the quote. 16. Product Brochures with technical specifications To be provided 17 Warranty 1 year

Group – II (Sl No.13 -24)

13 16-11-03/2011-12 Chemical Fume Hood & Ducting

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Specifications of chemical fume hood (Walk in type/Floor mounted)

Sl. No Specification Description 1 Required units 1 No 2 Design Structure a. Should meet the ASHRAE 110 design standard and certification b. 6 feet, Floor Mounted/Walk in type, double/tri walled construction c. Fume Hood dimensions inside: W>1600 mmD>700 mm and H>1550mm 3 Airflow Type Auto Bypass Type

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11 4 Construction (Exterior) Highly chemical resistant and powder coated material preferred, Specify the material of construction 5 Construction (Interior) Chemical, Heat Resistant& Fire Retardant panels preferably white coloured, Specify the material of construction 6 Airfoil & Baffle Chemical resistance construction preferred, Specify the material of construction 7 Shutter Vertical rising counter-balanced shutter made up of Toughened Float Glass with minimum 5 mm thickness. Maximum shash height >1600mm 8 Fittings Remotely operated colour coded Needle Valves: total 2 nos and brass fittings for gas connections. 1 for Water above the sink, 1 for Compressed Air, 9. Lighting and Electrical Utilities Sealed fluorescent Tube light (40 watt, 2 Nos.) Two nos. electrical sockets (Domestic Type) (230 V, 16 A, 50 Hz), with starter, Cables & wires (60 feet) of ‘Fire Retardant’ grade. 10 Controlling/Display unit Microprocessor based control unit with digital airflow velocity and alarms 11 Centrifugal blower and motor SISW type, chemical & heat resistant PP + FRP blower ,1000 CFM air suction and Motor of ‘Crompton /LHP’ make,1.5/ 2 HP Motor (3 Phase), direct drive, continuous rating, suitable for ducting below. 12 Ducting (Indigenious) 40 feet Chemical resistant PP + FRP rigid & flexible ductwork from Fume hood to exhaust point with weather proof canopy with 4 No of 90o bends and suitable clamping arrangements. Required Scalffolding for duct working to be included in the quote 13 Product Brochures with technical specifications To be provided 14. Warranty 1Year

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14 16-11-04/2011-12

Carbon dioxide Incubator

1

Specification-CO2 Incubator 1. Capacity (Interior Volume): 150-170 litres (approx) 2. Heating Facility: Air Jacketed 3. Heating System: Direct Heating 4. Digital Display: Microprocessor controlled display system for CO2 , Humidity with IR sensor and temperature display 5. Control Panel: Soft Touch Control Panel 6. Temperature Range/control: Amb. +3 to 550C (approx), specify the resolution and accuracy, provide the details 7. Outer Door Heating with On/Off: available for minimizing condensation 8. Safety Systems: Over temp protection, Error Indication, specify the features 9. CO2 Range / Measurement sensor: 0 to 20% , specify the resolution and accuracy 10. Filter type: Inbuilt HEPA/ULPA filter, provide the details 11. CO2 regulator type: Two stage CO2 regulator. Infrared Control 12. Humidity Control: at least 95% and provide resolution and accuracy 13. Over Temperature Control prevention features, provide the details 14. Disinfection / Disinfection time: High temperature decontamination / UV 15. Power Supply: 230V AC, suitable for Indian conditions 16. Accessories: Two numbers CO2 gas cylinder with preferably quick release regulator, automatic switch over of cylinders and required tubings. 17. Suitable UPS (M/s Numerics Pvt Ltd, Chennai) with 1 hour backup as per the system requirement and Exide tubular batteries. 18. Warranty (both for parts and services), specify the years

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15 16-11-05/2011-12

Class II, A2 Culture Cabinet

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Specification for cell culture cabinet (ClassII Type A2)

1. Size: 1.2 X 0.6 X 0.6 metres 2. Comply with EN 12469 3. Air flow type: Recirculation 70% & Exhaust 30% 4. Average Air Flow Velocity:

Inflow : 0.42 m/s Downflow : 0.32 m/s at setpoint with uniformity of better than +/- 20%

5. Noise Level: < 64 dBA 6. Fluorescent Light Intensity : >1100 Lux 7. Main Body: Galvanized steel , provide the details of material of

construction 8. Work Zone: Stainless steel, type 304. The cabinet work zone

should be single piece of stainless steel without welded joints. 9. Filter unit: ULPA filters with efficiency greater than 99.99 %. 10. Microprocessor based control of all functions of the cabinet with

digital read-out. 11. Surface coated with antimicrobial paint. 12. Shash: Vertical,counter balanced ,shatterproof sash . 13. Accessories : Fumigator, cabinet chair, and foot rest to be

provided as optional with individual prices 14. The Cabinet Should be tested and validated with the following

test methods. Inflow / downflow velocity , PAO Aerosol challenge for filter integrity , Light, noise and vibration and Airflow pattern visualization

15. Electrical 220-240V, AC, 50Hz, 1ø 16. Warranty 1 Year

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16 16-11-06/2011-12

Inverted Microscope with Fluorescence

1

1 Type: Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope (upgradable for

fluorescence imaging)

2 Optics High contrast, infinity corrected

3.Objective Four/Five positions

Plan achromat(PA), long working distance objectives

Objective 4x/0.10, WD: 18.0 mm Objective 10x/0.25 PH1, WD: 12mm Objective 20x/0.40 PH1, WD: 6.9 mm Objective 40x/0.55 PH2, WD: 3.3 m with coverslip cap and phase stop

Capability to upgrade to 63X preferable

4 Eye piece HC PLAN 10X / 20 FN

5 Transmitted-light illuminator Halogen / 5 watt LED, if both options

are available ,each to be quoted separately,

Filter holder for TL filter Ø 32 mm, collector, scattering filter

– Standard trinocular phototube 30°,

6 Condenser Interchangeable condenser heads: S40/0.45: available working distance 40 mm, N.A 0.45. Designed for BF , PH & MC 7Contrasting Precentered insert with four positions Insert for IMC/DIC illumination

8Contrast methods Bright field, Phase Contrast, Integrated

Modulation Contrast/DIC

9.Fluorescence

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15 Fluorescence slider with three positions for filter cubes

Manual light stop

10 Stages Universal holding frame, suitable for fixed stages with object guide of inverted microscope to fix petri dishes with diameters from 24 mm up to 68 mm or to fix slides with a length up to 120mm. 11 Observation Tubes Trinocular phototube 45°, interpupillary

distance 55–75 mm, field of view 20 mm,with camera port positioned 88

mm to the side, selectable 100% photo or 100% visual

12 camera To be quoted as optional: a. High resolution and high sensitive color digital camera for an actual resolution of 3-5 Mega pixel 30 bit color depth, Exposure time 107 Micro seconds to 2.0 seconds, The camera should havethe capability of getting live image on PC monitor through firewire interface. C Mount adapter 0.5x. b. inbuilt monitor with suitable camera. Image analyzer software: for basic measurements , annotations &

micron bar insertion

13. Fluorescence illumination:To be quoted as optional: 1.Standard 100W Mercury lamp

2. Fluorescence LED blue & green,

if both options are available each to be quoted separately , fiber optic

coupling

16 14. Electrical requirements Suitable for Indian conditions

15. Warranty To be specified

17 16-11-07/2011-12 Water Purification

System 1

Water Purifier (Type I &Type II from Tap water feed) 1. Purification stages Multistage consisting of pretreatment reverse osmosis, electro-deionisation, UV lamp, activated carbon technologies, polishing device and Sterile filters &ultra filters . 2. Feed water Tap water, tolerable upto : < 10 Free Chlorine : upto 5ppm Conductivity : upto 18000uS/cm 3. Water output Ultrapure and Pure (Type I &Type II ) water from one system 4. Water output capacity Type II-5-8 L/hr Type I-1.0-2 L/min 5. Output Water quality Type I Inorganic salts: Resistivity: >18MΩ.cm @ 25oC Bacterial count<1 CFU/ML, preferably < 0.2CFU/ML TOC < 10ppb, preferably <5 ppb Colloids<10ppb 6. Display unit with System status, water quality, tank level, maintenance requirements and fault alarms 7. Pretreatment module Three stage with antiscaling compound, activated carbon and membrane filtration 8. RO membranes Salt rejection >96%, high flux capability, and antifouling property provide details 9. UV Protection Dual wavelength of 254 and 185nm with long life UV lamps, provide the details 10. TOC monitoring Facility for online TOC monitoring required, calibrated according to international norms- details to be specified

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17 11. Resistivity monitoring facility Temperature compensated values displayed with option for alarms during faults, calibrated according to international norms- details to be specified. 12. Polishing catridges for LC-MS application Required 13. Storage tank 30 L capacity with tank level sensors 14 Vent filter To preventCO2,VOC and Bacteria 15. All Accessories To operate the equipment to be included 16. Optional items 17. Spares for sterile filter, ultrafilter, pretreatment module, polishing modules for applications of LC-MS analysis, RNA/DNA free etc To be quoted as optional item with each item’s unit price 18. Power requirements 230V,50HZ, Suitable for Indian conditions

19. Warranty 1 year

18 16-11-08/2011-12

Microcentrifuge with cooling

1

1. Type Refrigerated ,Benchtop, Centrifuge, 2. Maximum Rotational Speed: ≥13500 rpm Maximum Centrifugal Force: ≥20,700 x g 3. Rotor -1: Fixed-angle rotor with lid for 30 x 1.5 / 2ml tubes, Max. Rotational speed: 14,000 rpm Max. RCF: ≥20,700 x g 1 No 4. Rotor-2: Fixed Angle Rotor with lid for 6 x 85ml Max. Rotational Speed: 12,000rpm Max. RCF: ≥17500 x g 1 No 5. Adapter for 15 ml tubes (Set of 2), suitable for Rotor 2 3 No 6. Adapter for 50 ml tubes (Set of 2), suitable for Rotor 2 3 No 7. Rotor-3: Swing-bucket rotor, including 4 x 500 ml rectangular buckets 1 No 8. Adapter for 15 ml tubes (Set of 2), suitable for Rotor 3 2No 9. Adapter for 50 ml tubes (Set of 2), suitable for Rotor 3 2 No 10. Temperature range and accuracy -8 to 40 oC,

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18 accuracy to be specified 11. Display Speed, RCF, Time and Temperature 12 Safety feature Certified safety features required 13. Rotor identification Automatic identification required

14. Soft start and stop and online variation in speed during running

Required, provide the details

15. Self diagnostic system Required, provide the details

16. Imbalance cut off Required, provide the details

17. Acceleration and Braking Ramps Required, provide the details

18. Noise Level < 60dB 19. Power requirement220-240VAC, 50-60Hz 20. Warranty 1 year

19 16-11-09/2011-12

Zeta Potential Analyser

1

1. Signal processing Phase Analysis Light Scattering, PALS

2 Mobility range 10-10 to 10- 7 m2/V*s

3 Zeta potential range +/- 200mV, higher capability if any to be

specified 4 Maximum sample concentration: 0-15%, higher sample concentrations if any, specify the capability range 5 Sample volume: Variable volume capability 6 Maximum sample conductivity: 300mS/cm 7 Temperature control range: 0°C - 90°C, +/- 0.1-0.2°C and higher capability if any to be specified 8 Laser and laser attenuator: Specify the features &

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19 components of laser and attenuator 9 Detector: High sensitivity Avalanche photodiode detector, Specify the details 10 Standard for zetapotential measurements: To be provided 11 Autotitrator with accessories: Required with capability for pH, conductivity and additive titration, provide the details of the autotitrator 12 Suitable software :With built in automatic procedures and parameters, Provide the details 13 Suitable Computer/Printer: Suitable desktop computer(HP or Dell) with minimum configuration of Intel i5 processor, ≥3 GB DDR3 RAM and ≥320 GB hard disk, suitable intel chipset, optical drive(burn CD/DVD), Genuine windows OS, basic accessories and local service support and suitable HP laser printer to be provided 14 Condensation control :Purge facility using dry air preferred 15 Reusable Cuvettes for polar/nonpolar: Reusable cuvette which comes as default along the equipment to be specified. The individual prices of all reusable cuvettes to be provided as optional

16 Disposable Cuvettes for polar/nonpolar: Disposable cuvette which comes as default along the equipment to be specified. The individual prices of all disposable cuvettes to be provided as optional 17 Electrical Requirements: Suitable for Indian conditions, 230 V and 50 Hz

18 Warranty 1 year

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20 16-11-10/2011-12 Plate reader 1

Specification for Plate Reader Equipment: Microplate reader 1.Absorbance a. Wavelength selection : Monochromator based with tunable wavelength of 1 nm, higher capability if any to be specified b. Wavelength range : 200–1000 nm c. Absorbance range : 0-4 OD d. Light source : Xenon flash lamp with 2-5 nm bandpass e. Resolution: 0.001 OD f. Path length correction: Yes g. Monochromator wavelength accuracy: +/- 2 nm h. Monochromator wavelength repeatability: +/- 0.2 nm i. OD accuracy :< 1% at 2.0 OD j. OD linearity: < 1% from 0 to 3.0 OD typical k. OD repeatability: < 0.5% at 2.0 OD typical l. Stray light: 0.03% at 230 nm typical m. Detection system: photodiode 2. Fluorescence a. Sensitivity : Fluorescein 5 pM typical – Top and bottom b. Light source: Tungsten Halogen SQ Xenon Flash c. Wavelength selection using filters d. Wavelength range 200 - 700 nm e. Dynamic range 5 decades f. Reading speed : 96 wells: 30-35 seconds g. Detection system : PMT 3. Luminescence a. Sensitivity: 30 amol ATP typical (flash) b. Wavelength range 300 - 700 nm c. Dynamic range > 6 decades

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21 d. Detection system : Low noise PMT 4. Times resolved fluorescence Wavelength selection Monochromator 5. Filters to be Supplied:Excitation: 360/40, 485/20, 530/25, 590/20 nm Emission: 460/40, 528/20, 590/35, 645/40.nm 6. Measurement Capability for 6-384 well plates

Standard cuvette facility to be quoted as optional

7. Shaking Facility for shaking at particular mode and speed

8. Incubation From Ambient to 50oC, higher if any to be specified.

9. Software Suitable to control the equipment at different modes of operation. 10. Equipment Controlled by Suitable desktop computer(HP or Dell) with minimum configuration of Intel i5 processor, ≥3 GB DDR3 RAM and ≥320 GB hard disk, suitable intel chipset, optical drive(burn CD/DVD), Genuine windows OS, basic accessories and local service support. 11. Power requirement 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz 12 Printer Suitable laser printer

13. Warranty 1 year

21 16-11-11/2011-12 Water Aspirator 1

1. Vacuum range 20 to 25 mbar 2. Water reservoir capacity 10-20 L 3. Pumping mode Built- in circulation by water jet 4. Pump speed 15-25L/min 5. Vacuum ports Two independent ports 6. Material of construction Chemical resistant, preferably PP, specify the other wetted parts also

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22 7. Drain port and spig port Required for water change 8. Metal aspirators with Check valve 2 No of Nickel coated Brass aspirators with built-in valves 9. Power requirement 230V,50 Hz, suitable for Indian conditions

10. Warranty 1 year

22 16-11-12/2011-12 Analytical Balance 2

Equipment: Analytical Balance-Five decimal- one unit 1 Weighing capacity: 80|220 g

2 Readability: 0.01/0.1 mg

3 Response/setting time at low/high load Minimum response

time, specify with load: < 6/3 s

4 Repeatability at low/high load: < 0.2/0.08mg

5 Minimum weighing: Specify with SD

6 Spillage and cleaning: Features to minimise the effect of

spillage and faster cleaning, specify with details

7 Sensitivity offset : Specify with load < 0.7mg(high load)

8 Calibration:Internal, motorized ,Fully automated with time

and temeperature

9 Accessories for different vessels: To be quoted as optional

with individual price

10 Electrical requirements: AC adapter 230 V, 48–60 Hz, suitable

for Indian condition

11 Product brochure Product brochures with technical

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23 specifications to be provided

12 Price To be quoted in foreign currency

13 Warranty Specify with years

Equipment: Analytical Balance-Two decimal- one unit Sl. No Parametrs Specifications 1 Weighing capacity: 3000-3200 g

2 Fast cleaning : Flat weighing surface without any trough

3 Readability: 0.01g

4 Response/setting time: minimum response time, specify with

load, < 3 s

5 Repeatability: < 0.01g

6 Minimum weighing: Specify with SD

7 Calibration: Internal, motorized ,Automatic

8 Accessories: To be quoted as optional with individual price

9 Recall Value to recall the last measured stable mass value 10 Automatic shut off: Required 11 Bright LCD display: Required 12 Impact resistant plastic housing : Required 13 Built-in overload protection: Required 14 Electrical requirements :AC adapter 230 V, 48–60 Hz, suitable

for Indian condition

24 15 Product brochure Product brochures with technical

specifications to be provided

16 Price To be quoted in foreign currency

17 Warranty Specify with years

23 16-11-13/2011-12

Shakers with temperature control

1

1. Shaker With temperature controlled environment 2.Drive details Rugged & Long lasting solid state brushless DC motor or Electro-Magnetic drive DC motor 3.Type of movement Triple eccentric vibration free motion in cast iron housing or single eccentric motion for electro -magnetic drive , specify the features in details 4.Energy efficient operation Provide the details to show the energy efficiency 5.Flask Volume 1L 6. Display Clear and visible diplay for speed ,Temperature and time settings 7. Permissible shaking weight 15-20 kg including accessories 8.Speed range and accuracy 30 - 450 rpm with ±1 rpm 9.Temp control and stability Integrated PID temperature control with temp stability of ±0.1K 10.Temperature range Ambient+5 to 80 oC 11.Operating mode Timer and continuous operation 12.RS 232 interface Required 13.Noise level Minimum noise preferred , specify the details 14.Electrical requirements 230 V, 50/60 Hz, suitable for Indian conditions 15.Unit stops automatically when lid is opened Required 16. Lid /Door: Supported by hydraulic arm/Door type, preferably glass 17.Protection from spill :Electronics & mechanical components should be, protected from accidental Spills

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25 18.Restart option Automatic Restart After Power Interrupt with Non- Volatile Memory 19.Clamp for holding 25ml,50 ml, 100ml, 250 ml , 500ml and 1000m flask To be quoted as optional with individual price 20.Accessory for universal adaptations to various vessels, for shaking petridish, culture media , testtubes, separating funnel etc To be quoted as optional with individual price 21.Warranty Specify the years 22.Product Brochure with technical specifications and user list Should be provided

24 16-11-14/2011-12 Laboratory Ovens 4

Equipment name: Laboratory Oven : 50 Litre(Interior volume), upto 3000C -1No

No of Units required 1 No

1.Interior volume 50 Litre 2.Temperature Range Ambient +100C to 3000C

3 Standards Compliance Temperature Safety : DIN 12880 Class 3.1

4.Heating mode Protected heating from four sides 5.Temperature control Microprocessor PID-temperature controller ,solid

state switching unit With two Pt100 sensor 6.Ventillation Forced convection with adjustable fan speed ,

continuous adjustment of pre-heated fresh air admixture 7.Display Digital timer with programmable multiple segments for delayed on, heating up, hold and cooling down Digital LED- display

of set and actual temperature as well as remaining time 8.Over temperature protection/ safety Automatic cut off above 10

oC of the set value, with both independently working electronic

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protection) 6.Oven Construction: Double walled

7.Main Body Stainless steel, Provide details Chamber Stainless steel, Provide details

8.Door Fully insulated stainless steel 9.Electrical requirements 220-240V, AC, 50Hz, 1400-1500W(during

heating), suitable for Indian conditions 10.Product details/cliente list/Quote currency Quote should be

provided with product brochures with technical specification and client list. Quote should be in foreign currency

11.Number of Shelves Perforated stainless steel shelf, 1 No 12 Warranty Specify the years

Equipment name: Laboratory Oven with inner glass door : 50 Litre

(Interior volume), upto 700C -1No

No of Units required 1 No 1. Interior volume 50 Litre

2. Temperature Range Ambient +50C to 700C 3. Standards Compliance

Temperature Safety : DIN 12880 Class 3.1 4. Heating mode Protected heating from four sides

5. Temperature control Microprocessor PID-temperature controller ,solid state switching unit With two Pt100 sensor

6 Ventillation Forced convection with adjustable fan speed , continuous adjustment of pre-heated fresh air admixture

7. Display Digital timer with programmable multiple segments for . delayed on, heating up, hold and cooling down Digital LED- display of set and actual temperature as well as remaining time

27 8.Over temperature protection/ safety Automatic cut off above 10

oC of the set value, with both independently working electronic

temperature control and mechanical temperature limiter( Triple protection)

9. Oven Construction: Double walled

10. Main Body Stainless steel, Provide details

Chamber Stainless steel, Provide details 11 Inner Door Glass Door

12. Outer Door Fully insulated stainless steel 13. Electrical requirements 220-240V, AC, 50Hz, 800-

850W(during heating), suitable for Indian conditions 14. Product details/cliente list/Quote currency Quote should be

provided with product brochures with technical specification and client list. Quote should be in foreign currency

15. Number of Shelves Perforated stainless steel shelf, 1 No

16 Warranty Specify the years

Equipment name : Laboratory Oven -100 Litre (Interior volume),

upto 2100C -1No

No of Units required 1 No 1. Interior volume 100 Litre

2. Temperature Range Ambient +100C to 2100C 3. Standards Compliance

Temperature Safety : DIN 12880 Class 3.1 4. Heating mode Protected heating from four sides

28 5. Temperature control Microprocessor PID-temperature controller ,solid state switching unit With one Pt100 sensor class

A in 4-wire-circuit 6. Ventillation Forced convection with continuous adjustment

of pre-heated fresh air admixture. 7.Display Digital timer with switch off option after the set time to

stand alone mode Digital LED- display of set and actual temperature as well as remaining time

8. Over temperature protection Automatic cut off above 10 oC of the set value, in case of faulty sensor or complete breakdown of

sensor or switching element 9 Oven Construction: Double walled

10. Main Body Stainless steel, Provide details Chamber Stainless steel, Provide details

11 Door Fully insulated stainless steel 12. Electrical requirements 220-240V, AC, 50Hz, 1800-

2000W(during heating), suitable for Indian conditions 13. Product details/cliente list/Quote currency Quote should be

provided with product brochures with technical specification and client list. Quote should be in foreign currency

14. Number of Shelves SS grid, 1 No Perforated stainless steel shelf, 1 No

15 Warranty Specify the years

Equipment name : Laboratory Oven -150 Litre (Interior volume),

upto 2500C -1No

No of Units required 1No 1. Interior volume 100 Litre

29 2. Temperature Range Ambient +100C to 2500C

3. Standards Compliance Temperature Safety : DIN 12880 Class 3.1

4. Heating mode Protected heating from four sides 5. Temperature control Microprocessor PID-temperature

controller ,solid state switching unit With two Pt100 sensor 6. Ventillation Forced convection with adjustable fan speed

, continuous adjustment of pre-heated fresh air admixture

7. Display Digital timer with programmable multiple segments for delayed on, heating up, hold and cooling down. Digital LED- display of set and actual temperature as well as remaining time 8. Over temperature protection Automatic cut off above 10 oC of the set value, with both independently working electronic

temperature control and mechanical temperature limiter (Triple protection)

9. Oven Construction: Double walled 10. Main Body Stainless steel, Provide details

Chamber Stainless steel, Provide details 11. Door Fully insulated stainless steel

12. Electrical requirements 220-240V, AC, 50Hz, 1800- 2000W(during heating), suitable for Indian conditions

13. Product details/cliente list/Quote currency Quote should be provided with product brochures with technical specification

and client list. Quote should be in foreign currency 14. Number of Shelves SS grid, 1 No Perforated stainless steel

shelf, 1 No

15 Warranty Specify the years

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25 16-11-15/2011-12

Cryomicrotome and glass knife maker

1

Cryo Ultra microtome with glass knife maker Specification for cryo ultra microtome and glass knife maker

1) Ultramicrotome for cryo sectioning of rubber samples ( to th

lowest temperature range of up to -185 °C) to nano mete

dimension suitable for Transmission electron microscopy/ Atom

force microscopy/ Scanning electron microscopy studies.

2) Ultramicrotome with built in anti-vibration system.

3) Suitable standard illumination, back light illumination, specime

trans-illumination with brightness control and spot light illumination

4) Cutting window adjustment - Dual automatic advance system usin

devices such as stepping motor for specimen advance and knif

movement.

5) Knife block - rotatable

6) Knife holder for glass and Diamond knives.

7) Stereo microscope with suitable magnification

8) Advanced sensitive control unit with suitable display

9) Variable sample cutting speed control

10) Advance control for sectioning from ≤ 5nm to ≤ 20µm.

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accessories and working accessories like glass strips

12) Diamond knife -for room temperature and Cryo application (to be

quoted as optional)

26 16-11-16/2011-12 Cryogrinder 1

SPECIFICATION FOR CRYO-GRINDER

Application : Size reduction

Working temperature : -150°C Cooling System : Liquid Nitrogen Capacity : 1 Kg Materials to be ground : medium-hard, hard, brittle, rubber, fibrous Final particle size required : 20µM Power requirements : suitable for Indian conditions Warranty : 1year Product brochure with technical specifications: should be provided

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27 16-11-17/2011-12

ASTM Cutting Die for tensile

1

Specification for ASTM cutting die for Tensile 1. Should meet ASTM D 412 Die D

2. Dumbell shaped

3. Type 2

4. Overall Length 75 mm

5. Width of ends 12.5 ±1.0

6. Thickness 2.0±0.2

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28 16-11-18/2011-12 Deep Freezer -860C 1

Equipment: Deep Freezer -860C 1.Capacity: > 700 lts, 2.Programmable to -86o C in 1 o C increment 3.Exterior wall made of scratch and rust proof steel 4.Outer single door with flexible low –temp seals, door latch with lock 5.Vacuum insulated outer walls 6.Heavy gauge stainless steel interior 7.Multiple compartments/stainless steel shelves (4/5 nos) with insulated individual door . 8.Custom racking support 9.Each shelf with removable storage boxes(metallic /fibre) with appropriate dimensions for easy handling. 10.Microprocessor controlled front panel 11.Touch pad switches for accurate settings. 12.LED digital display 13.Quiet reliable compressor 14.Dual cascade refrigeration for ultra low temperature 15.CFC free refrigerants

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33 16.Audible and visual temperature alarms for power failure, AC interruption or abnormality. 17.Audible and visual temperature alarms when temperature increases to more than 5C to 15C from the set point 18.Provision for remote alarm contacts during breakdowns 19.Energy efficient, specify the power in Watts required 20.Internal voltage stabilizer 21.Vent to prevent vacuum formation during reopening 22.Front mounted washable filter 23.Battery back up for temperature and alarms 24.Defrost mechanism 25.Electricity: 240V -50 Hz 26.Warranty : specify years with replacement warranty 27.Cochin/Trivandrum based service

29

16-11-19/2011-12 Vaccum Pump

Portable (Chemical resistant)

2

Specification for Vacuum pumps Equipment : Vacuum pump(Diaphragm type, Single stage)-1 No 1. Stage and Type Single stage, Diaphragm type 2. Vacuum range 100-110 mbar 3. Flow rate 10-12L/min 4. Diaphragm type PTFE diaphragm 5. Head material of construction PPS/Teflon 6. Valves material of construction FFPM/Teflon 7. Power requirement 230V,50 Hz,suitable for Indian Conditions 8. ON/OFF switch and Hoze nozzle Required 9. Warranty Specify the years 10. Spare PTFE diaphragm To be quoted as optional 11. Product Brochure and clientele list Provided with product brochures with technical specifications & clientele list Equipment : Vacuum pump(Diaphragm type , Double stage)-1 No

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34 1. Stage &Type Double stage, Diaphragm type 2. Vacuum range 10-15 mbar 3. Flow rate 20-23L/min 4. Vacuum gauge Required 5. Diaphragm type PTFE diaphragm 6. Head, material of construction PPS/Teflon 7. Valves, material of construction FFPM/Teflon 8. Power requirement 230V,50 Hz, suitable for Indian conditions 9. ON/OFF switch and Hoze nozzle Required 10. Warranty Specify the years 11. Spare PTFE diaphragm To be quoted as optional 11. Product Brochure clientele list Provided with product brochures with technical specifications & clientele list

30 16-11-20/2011-12 Mixing Mill 1

Specifications for Two-Roll mill Roll diameter : 150- 200mm Roll width : 300-350mm With rolls made of corrosion resistant steel, surface hardened and

polished; free adjustment of speed and friction with adequate provision

for cooling and heating up to 2500C and should have adequate safety

features.

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31 16-11-21/2011-12 Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

1

Load Capacity : 5 kN

Force rating : 5 kN upto 500 mm/min

Cross head speed : 0.5 to 500 mm/min

Cross head travel : Minimum 750 mm

Measurement of applied force : Within ± 2 Accuracy of smallest tensile force : Within 10% Pneumatic grip : Essential

Extensometer : Contact type user friendly and capable of and capable of measuring elongation up to 1000% from benchmark of 20 mm

Power : 230 V, single phase

Computer : having latest configuration, preferably i5 and above

Digital thickness guage : Range 10mm

Having tolerance of 0.01mm accuracy.

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32 16-11-22/2011-12

Dehumidifier (Accessory for FTIR)

1

Specification for Dehumidifier Equipment: Dehumidifier 1 Type Dessicant dehumidifier 2 Rotor Silica/metal silicate dessicant based rotor with pleated structure, washable 3 Dry air flow volume: 500-600 m3/h, suitable for the room of 1500cubic feet to achieve 40±5% RH @ 25 o C 4 Material of construction Stainless steel chassis 5 Power requirements Energy efficient, Specify the

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36 power required 6 Relative humidity required 40±5% RH @ 25 oC 7 Suitable for room capacity and atmospheric humidity For 1500cubic feet room & around 80-90% RH, suitable for Kerala conditions 8 Humidistat with automatic control of dehumidifier Electronic humidistat and controller 9 Display of humidity and temperature Required with accuracy of <±3%RH and <±1° C. 10. Tubings Should provide suitable tubings for the room’s requirements, if needed. 11. Electrical requirement 230v,50Hz, suitable for Indian conditions

12. Warranty Specify the years

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24-11-00/2011-12 Real Time PCR

Machine

2

1. A dedicated multicolor Real Time PCR system (excitation and emission) with latest generation Peltier-based 96-well plate/tube in-built PCR to support:

a. Gene-Expression analysis, b. Pathogen Quantitation, c. SNP Genotyping, d. Plus/Minus Assays that utilize internal positive control, e. Dissociation Curve Analysis, f. Multiplexing and complete End-Point Assays. 2. The base thermal cycler should be able to be used for standard PCR 3. Gradient capacity in Real-time

4. Should be upgradable to 384 well platform 5. Tungsten-Halogen Source for excitation 6. Detection of FIVE different fluorescent reporters in the same tube. 7. Five excitation and five emissions filters 8. CCD Camera for detection The data collection and instrument

control software should provide multicomponenting algorithm for

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37 deconvolution of multiple dyes, enabling addition of future dyes without changing the hardware.

9. The built-in emission filters to readily support broader range of fluorophores with a greater sensitivity for longer wavelength (red) dyes. The system should be readily configured and optimized for use of any of the following dyes or a combination thereof at any time, without any change in the hardware:

FAMTM/SYBR® Green I, VIC®/JOETM, NEDTM/TAMRATM/Cy3®, ROXTM/Texas Red®, and Cy5®

10. Total reaction volume of minimum 20 uL to 50 uL, although lower would be preferred to economies the reagent consumption.

11. Application software like dedicated primer and probe design software as well as relative quantitation analysis software to analyze multiple 96-well-plates of data simultaneously must be included as standard supply in the quoted price.

12. A complete line of reagents including TaqMan® universal PCR Master Mixes and SYBR® Green I Master Mixes, and disposables including tubes and 96-well plates for use with the system must be quoted. The manufacturer should quote a choice of ready-made assay kits or ready-to-make assay kits for Gene Expression as well as SNP analysis.

13. The installation specifications must demonstrate the ability of the system to distinguish between samples containing 5,000 and 10,000 template copies with a confidence level of 99.7% using an RNaseP instrument verification plate or alike. The system must be calibrated optically for the pure dyes during installation at sight.

14. Software should have express load feature which allows entry of data after experiment.

15. Should be Licensed for Research 16. Should come with suitable computer and 2 KVA Online UPS with 1

hr back up The supplier should be able to supply all the reagents and consumables for the operation of the system.

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34

24-11-01/2011-12 Differential Grade

Gel Electrophoresis

1

1. Should be modular in design and is capable of performing any vertical gel based-mutation detection method such as, CDGE, TTGE, and SSCP by adding a technique specific kit. 2. System should include Model 475 Gradient Delivery System which allows reliable and simplified gel casting by creating linear gradient gels. 3. Gradient Delivery system should be capable of mixing and delivering high and low density solutions without using a peristaltic pump or magnetic stirrer. 4. System should have temperature control options that vary from 5-70ºC to meet the demands of all major detection techniques like SSCP & DGGE 5. System should include software which is recommended for all DGGE, CDGE, & TTGE applications and can optimize primer placement and predict the melting profile of any DNA sequence upto 3,200 bases. 6. System should offer specialized technique specific kits that includes optimized reagents and control reagents for DGGE, CDGE, TTGE, and SSCP. 7. System should include all the accessories such as Model 475 gradient former, standard & coolingtanks, sandwich clamps, pressure clamp, comb gasket, holder, and control reagents etc. to performdifferent techniques. 8. Should include DGGE control reagents like GC clamped primers & DNA templates for production of wild type & mutant DNA. 9. Should require low volume (approx 7 L) of running buffer. 10. Should have the option of Power supply of 20-5000V, 0.01-500mA and 1-400W with auto restart and timer of 1-99hrs, 59min.s

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39 11. Power Supply should have safety features like No-load detection; sudden load change detection; ground leak detection, arc detection; overload/short circuit detection; over voltage protection

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24-11-02/2011-12

Refrigerated Centrifuge

1 Speed- 30000 rpm Table Top Model Rotar -1.5ml/15ml/50ml, Refrigerated Digital Display 08.12.2011 4 pm NA

36 24-11-03/2011-12 Autoclave Vertical 1 Capacity -75 Litres Microprocess control Digital Display of Temperature

and pressure Upwardly Opening Lid Water Level indicator Safety Valve 08.12.2011 4 pm NA

37 24-11-04/2011-12 Circulatory Water

Bath 1

Temperature range -5-1000 C Tank volume 301, stainless steel Digital, programmable microprocessor , timer, Temperature fluctuation 0.10 C

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38 24-11-05/2011-12 Biosafety Cabinet

with stand 1

Class A2 Microprocessor controlled Digital Display ULPA tilters, germicidal UV lamp Stainless steel surface Sliding door Dimension (internal) 1270x 550x670mm(WxDxH) With PVC arm rest Erogonomic foot rest

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Group IV (Sl No. 39 – 50)

39 24-11-06/2011-12 Fast Prep Instrument 1

Speed – 4 – 6.5 m / sec Programmable in 0.5 m/sec Time – 1 – 45 sec, programmable in 1 sec increment Small foot print Number of holders – 12 – 24 ( 2 ml tubes) Through sample homogenization Additional tall preparatory (15 ml) Homogenization of soft to hard samples by varying the bead type and speed No cross contamination between the samples Homogenization time with a control of speed, break, cycles. Homogenization without any degradation of DNA/RNA/proteins. Should be accompanied with a cooling adaptor so that the temperature is maintained at 4oC Consumables should be locally available

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25-11-00/2011-12 Incubated

refrigerated table top shaker

1

1. A bench top model ; 2. platform size : 18’x18”, 3. speed 15 to 500 rpm 4. temperature range : 15 to 60o C 5. Temperature accuracy : ± 0.1o C 6. continuous and timed operation (0 to 999 hr), digital display of

speed, time and temperature (separately), visual/audible alarm,

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41 over temperature safety feature, brushless motor, collecting tray with drain hose on rear of unit, scratch resistant/clear lid (for viewing samples), platform with clamps for 2 lit flasks (six nos), 10 clamps each for 1 lit, 500 ml, 250 ml, 100 ml, 50 ml conical flasks, suitable voltage stabilizer.

41 25-11-01/2011-12

Test Tube Rotator / Mixer

1

A bench top test tube rotator with clamps to hold 50 ml, 15 ml and 1.5/2.0 ml tubes, speed : 0 – 80 rpm, motion : Orbital rotating and tilting motion, adjustable angle of rotor head, digital speed control timer control (0 to 999 hr) corrosion free stainless steel bottom surface, adjustable rack or holder of clamps.

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25-11-02/2011-12

Compound Research Microscope

1

Trinocular with bright/dark field and phase observations. Eye piece : wide field pair 10X/25FOV Objective turret 7 fold Objectives : (a) 6x – plan achromat or semi apochromat (b) 5x – plan achromat © 10x – plan achromat (d) 20x – fluorite (e) 40x – fluorite (f) 100x/1.3 NA – oil immersion fluorite. Should be suitable for bright/dark field observation with necessary filters. Focusing with individual torque adjustment. Universal 6 fold turret condenser Transmitted light phase contrast attachment for 10x, 20x and 40x objectives. Stage micrometer for measurement and calibration.

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42 Image documentations : 5 MP or above CCD, high resolution/sensitive digital camera with firewire connectivity. Possibility of viewing live image on PC monitor and controlled via software. Image analysis software for analyzing and measuring the captured image. Accessories : Suitable branded computer (4 GB RAM, 512 MB graphics card, 20” or above LCD monitor, DVD writer, Windows 7 OS) UPS reputed brand with 30 minutes backup.

43. 25-11-03/2011-12

Walk-in growth Chamber

1

1. Dimensions • Exterior Dimensions (LxWxH) 8” x 6” x 8” • The whole chamber to be assembled in a available room • Walk-in-door with attached lock and glass window for monitoring. • Door Size (WxH) : about 2’6” x 5’6” fitted across the width of the

Chamber. 2. Temperature control • Range 00C to +600C (lights OFF) +50C to +600C (lights ON) • Sensitivity : ± 0.50C • Temperature sensor • Control : Microprocessor based with safety limit cutoff facility 3. Lighting Options • Range : Low to high level light intensity (200-1500 µmoles/m2/s • Both fluorescent and metal halide lamps with adjustable height • Programmable light duration and intensity control for both

fluorescent and metal halide lamps 4. Humidity control

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43 • Range : 30 - 90%RH • Sensitivity : ± 2% • Programmable RH • Sensor : Dry Humidity Sensor. 5. Airflow • Filtered and adjustable fresh air intake in a controlled manner and circulating the airflow across the growth chamber. 6. CO2 enrichment • CO2 enrichment facility upto 1500 ppm 7. Control panel • programmable control panel with LCD/LED display. • Should display all the set parameters • Microprocessor based alarm facility for power failure, door open,

deviation in temperature, light, RH and other set parameters. 8. Data logger & software • Data logger with facility to store Data in an external memory card

(2 GB capacity min.) of all the set parameter. • Password based operation to prevent data theft. • Software to acquire the data and analyze should be inclusive. 9. Power supply • Suitable stabilizer and UPS to be provided to support the

chamber / data logger up to 30 minutes in case of power failure.

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25-11-04/2011-12

Isoelectric Focusing unit and accessories

1

Isoelectric Focusing Unit (including basic unit, cable and control software Specifications

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44 Fully integrated isoelectric focusing system to deliver speed and

reliability in the 1st dimension of 2D Electrophoresis Able to run upto 12 IPGstrips (7,11,13,18 & 24 cms simultaneously) The control software for creation, storage and editing of protocols. . Software for management of IEF units simultaneously, each running a different set of run parameters. New lid design allows optimum running with light sensitive protein samples. Use sample cups to significantly increase protein loads. Ideal for 2-D DIGE Applications Thermostatistically controlled Gold Plated Cooling plates. Line Voltage : 230 VAC Operating temp : 15 – 35 C Automatic Voltage cut off when lid is opened Built in 10000V power supply. Can handle 12 IPG strips simultaneously Sample equilibration can also be performed in the same tray, saving substantial time. Universal manifold (suitable for 7,11,13,18 and 24 cm IPG strips) Additionally IPG box and kits like T[rays and box insert.

45 71-11-00/2011-12 Eddy Covariance

System 1

1. Eddy Covariance System with fast and slow response Sensors. ‘ The System may constitute of Data Logger and Meteorological Sensors.

2. The system may constitute of fully developed and established Hardware for Data Logger / Data Collection Platform (DCP), CO2

and water flux analyzer, three dimentional sonic anemometer, meteorological sensors, namely, RH, temperature, net radiation measurement system, soil temperature and heat plates and accessories, 12V/130 AH rechargeable Lead Acid Battery, Solar

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45 Panel, Charge Controller for solar panel.

3. The data logger should be programmable by higher level language for flexible R&D requirements.

4. The sensors must comply to the type range, accuracy, resolution and operating temperature conditions of the standard optional range. . 5. Different sensors as mentioned in the detailed specifications

Should be provided with complete accessories ie, connectors, Approx. 20 meter cable and mounting fixtures.

6. Software for processing the data collected through Flash Card (2 – 4 GB) / RS 232 port.

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71-11-01/2011-12

PAR/LAI Ceptometer

1

1. Simultaneous above and below ground PAR measurement 2. PAR range : )1 to > 2,5000µmol m-2 s-1 3. Resolution : 1 µmol m-2 s-1 Minimum spatial resolution : 1 cm.

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32-11-00/2011-12 Refrigerated and heated circulation

water bath

1

1. Working Temperature range – 10 to + 100o C 2. Accuracy - ± 0.030 C 3. Compact footprint. 4. Capacity 20 L (approx) 5. Digital temperature controller with LCD display. 6. Stainless steel interior High temperature cut off

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48 32-11-01/2011-12

Laboratory Refrigerator (4o C)

1

1. Temperature Range - 2oC to 15o C 2. Capacity - More than 300 litres 3. Digital temperature display 4. Double paned sliding glass doors and door open alarm

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46 5. Chemical resistant stainless steel interiors 6. Abnormal temperature alarm with safety devices. 7. Electronic temperature control 8. Fan forced air circulation 9. Cyclical defrosting system 10. Internal lighting – fluorescent lamp 11. Insulation – Polyurethane foam

49 32-11-02/2011-12 -20oC Biomedical

Freezer 1

1. Temperature range - -15 o to -40o C 2. Capacity - 450 to 500 liters 3. Microprocessor controlled control with digital temperature display and high/low temp alarm system 4. Top bottom twin door design with independent two freezer cabinet

having separate freezer circuits and controls and defrost mechanism

4. Sufficient number of storage baskets for keeping samples 5. Insulation – Polyurethane foam 6. Power failure alarm with self-diagnostic system Exterior cabinet – Galvanized steel

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32-11-03/2011-12 Hybridization oven

cum incubator shaker

1

1. Temperature Range – ambient to 800C 2. Platform for shaking Erlenmeyer flasks of up to 500 ml. 3. Rotisserie speed - 2 - 25 rpm 4. Platform speed - 25 to 300 rpm 5. Microprocessor controlled temperature with digital display. 6. Accuracy - ±0.1oC/±0.5oC at 37 o C 7. Hybridization bottles of different capacities 8. Reusable porous membrane separator.

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51

34-11-00/2011-12 Laboratory Dipping Unit for Household

Gloves

1

Prototype laboratory dipping unit to study the properties of dipped goods with the manufacturers of products like gloves, balloons, swim caps etc.

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35-11-00/2011-12 Rebound Resilience

Tester 1

Specifications of Rebound resilience Tester 1 Dimensions(in cabinet) 720(h) X 780 (W) X 465 (d) mm 2 Air line filter & stand 280 (h)X 300 (w) X100 (d) mm 3 Striking ball 4 mm dia 4 Automatic computation of rebound resilience (optional) 5 Frictionless air bearings 6 Vacuum pump (optional) 7 Heating facility upto 100 o C for heating the specimens 8 Cooling facility (optional) 9 Sample holder for 8mm square test pieces 10 Test piece cutter (optional) 11 No energy should be imparted to pendulum at release 12 The specifications of the equipment shall conform to BS 903 part A8 for determining the rebound resilience of rubber

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48 . vulcanizates Detailed brochure/catalogue and customers list must be provided.

53 35-11-01/2011-12 Goodrich Flexometer 1

Goodrich Flexometer Model II

Specifications

• Temperature: 23°C to 120°C • Frequency: 10 or 30 Hz • Static Load: 0 to 50 kg (0 to 110 lb) • Dynamic Stroke Range: 0 to 7.5 mm peak to peak • Specimen: cylindrical shape, Diameter 17.8 mm, Length 25.4 mm

Electrical: 110 VAC / 60 Hz or 220 VAC / 50 Hz 20 amp

Note: 1 The equipment shall conform to ASTM D – 623 Standards for the determination of heat build-up and other flexing properties of rubber vulcanizates

Note: 2 Detailed brochure/catalogue and customers list must be provided.

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54 35-11-02/2011-12 FTIR 1

1 Interferometer :- freedom from mirror tilt, should be no need for dynamic alignment.

2. Beam Splitter: KBr / ZnSe with inbuilt moisture protection

system. Beam splitters of variable range (optional). 3. Wave number range: 8000 cm-1 to 400 cm -1

Resolution: between 0.25 to 0.5 cm -1

S/N ratio: Between 40,000: 1 to 50,000:1. (Specify the S/N range

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49 and exact measurement conditions ). 4. Accessories for Reflectance mode

Accessories for ATR, Zinc selenide crystals for liquid, powder and film sample analysis. (Germanium / Diamond ATR accessories as optional).

5. Accessories for Transmission mode analysis. Demountable sodium chloride cell ( for liquids and rubber pyrolysate ) KBr Pellet making press along with agate pestle & mortar and other accessories.

6. Standard FTIR Libraries should be quoted for polymers / rubbers (Library for chemicals should be quoted as optional ) Software for polymer identification, estimation of blend ratios for characterization and polymer modifications

7. Suitable PC and Printer 8. Software: The software should have the following features -

Single-Spectral display settings for scan time, resolution and display unit.

% Transmittance to Abs. Multiple spectral display Data Collect parameter set up Auto baseline correction Peak Pick ATR correction Dispersion Correction Library Search

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9. Power : 230 V AC,50 Hz, single phase 10 Detailed original brochure / catalogue of the machine and

customers list must be provided

55 35-11-03/2011-12 ROSS Flexometer 1

Specifications for Ross flexing machine 1. Dimensions of test specimens 150 x 25 x 6.3 mm 2. Numbers of test specimens that can be tested simultaneously Twelve 3. Angle of bending of specimens 90o

4. Radius of bend 5 mm 5. Frequency of flexing 100 ± 5 cycles per minutes 6. Six digit counter with reset option Mechanical or electronic with memory 7. Distance of slit from fixed end 62mm 8. Width of slit 2.5mm 9. Power 230 V AC, Single Phase 10. Accessory Punching tool for slit The specification for the equipment shall conform to ASTM D

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51 1052/ISO 4643 standards for the testing of rubber vulcanizates for flex resistance. Detailed brochure/catalogue and customers list must be provided.

56 35-11-04/2011-12

Moving Die Rheometer (MDR)

1

Specification for Moving Die Rheometer 1. Die cavity : Biconical shaped die 2. Die closing pressure : 8.0 kN minimum 3. Oscillating frequency : 1.66Hz 4. Oscillation amplitude : ± 0.5o, ± 1o & ± 3o

5. Torque range : 0.01 to 200 dNm 6. Temperature range : 110- 200oC with an accuracy of ± 0.3

oC 7. Data points : Modulus lowest and highest , scorch time ts1, ts2, cure time t10, t50, t90, tan delta and die temperature. 8. Power : 230V, 50Hz single phase The specifications of the equipment shall conform to the ASTM D 5289/ISO6502 standards for the determination of cure characteristics of rubber compounds. Detailed brochure/catalogue and customers list

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57 35-11-05/2011-12

Particle Size Analyser

1

Specifications for Particle size analyser

1. Particle size range to be measured - submicron to micron( preferably from 100nm to 3,000 microns)

2. Accommodate minimum interference from nature/ shape of samples

3. Should have windows compatible software with user friendly graphics for analysis

4. Suitable for user friendly particle size analysis of solids/dispersions (preferably both)

5. Power:- 230VAC/50Hz/ single phase 6. Detailed original brochure/catalogue and customers list must be

provided. 7. The specifications of the equipment shall confirm to

ISO13320:2009 Particle Size Analysis Laser Diffraction Methods. .

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35-11-06/2011-12 Dies for Tensile,

Tear, Compression set, Din, Spl Gravity

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59 35-11-07/2011-12 Die Cutter 1

Function - Manual cutting of samples for laboratory tests (tension, tear, Brittleness test and TR test, etc.) 1. Max working force : 2000Kg 2. Max number of die cutters: multi cutter on the die cutting apparatus 3. Die cutters applicable: Standards ASTM, DIN, ISO, 4. Position: On the table top 5. Accessories : Cutting board preferably polypropylene size 12”x9” and maximum thickness 10mm 6. Detailed brochure/catalogue and customers list must be provided.

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60 35-11-08/2011-12

De-Matia Flexometer

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1. As per ASTM D 430 B and ASTM D 813

2. Oven with temperature range 60-150 °C with a temperature stability

±1 °C

3. Facility to handle 12-36 samples at a time.

4. Distance of specimen holder can be adjustable.

5. The flexing stroke can be adjustable from 0-100 mm.

6. Test samples can be held up to 20 pieces.

7. Low Noise level.

Detailed brochure/catalogue and customers list must be provided

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61 35-11-09/2011-12 Hydraulic Press

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Specification for Hydraulic press Platen size : 16 x 16 inches (preferably) Number of daylight : 1 Daylight opening – 200 mm Mode of heating : electrical Temperature control unit : digital (set on both platens) Timer setting arrangement : automatic Temperature range : upto 2500C Hydraulic pressure : upto 250 kg/cm2

Temperature control accuracy : ± 0.5 oC Ram diameter : 200 mm Mould feeding and releasing mechanism (optional) Vulcanisation press conforming to ASTM D 3182-07 Detailed brochure/catalogue and customers list must be provided.

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62 35-11-01/2011-12

Pearl Mill

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Pearl mill- Specifications 1. Maximum product pressure : 3 bar 2. Maximum product temperature : 110 °C 3. Minimum temperature of cooling water : 25 °C 4. Maximum pressure of cooling water : 6 bar 5. Agitator disc peripheral speed: 10 m/sec 6. Process time : 4 - 8 hours 7. The dispersion size must be below 5 micrometers. 7. Zero fall out of chemicals. 8. Low noise & vibration levels. 9. High grinding efficiency. 10. 230 V/ 50 Hz single phase.

Detailed brochure/catalogue and customers list must be provided.

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