Agricultural University

Agricultural Research Station Anakkayam, district Kerala - 676 509 [email protected] Phone & Fax: 0483 2848239

Dated: 13-02-2015 No. CA- 746/2011 Tender Notice

2 Sealed competitive tenders are invited for setting up a Hardening Unit of 1000 m (Schedule I) and 2 Poly house of 100 m – (Schedule II) as listed below

Cost of tender forms: Original: 0.2% of cost of work subject to a minimum of Rs. 500 and maximum of Rs. 2000

Last date of sale of tender forms :26.02.2015 Last date of receipt of tender :26.02.2015 11 AM Date, time & Venue of opening of tender :26.02.2015 11.30 AM, ARS, Anakkayam

Terms and conditions :

1. The cost of tender form will be accepted only by DD drawn in favour of the Professor & Head, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam PIN-676 509. Malappuram Dist., Kerala . Tender forms can also be downloaded from the KAU website, and it should be submitted to the undersigned along with the cost including VAT. 2. The envelope containing the tender should be super-scribed as “Tender for setting up Hardening unit and poly house at ARS, Anakkayam”. 2 3. While quoting, the rate required for 1 m should be mentioned with item specifications. 4. Successful tenderers should execute an agreement in Kerala stamp paper worth Rs.100/-as per specimen appended in the tender form. The format of the agreement is also available for reference in the KAU website (http://www.kau.edu/tenders ). 5. 2.5% of the value of the tendered work rounded to the nearest rupee subject to a maximum of Rs. 50000/- has to be remitted as EMD along with the tender . 5% of the value of the articles/works ordered for, rounded to the nearest rupee will have to be remitted as Security Deposit after the tender is accepted. The amount should be remitted by means of DD/Fixed Deposit Receipt/Bank Guarantee drawn in favour of the Professor & Head, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam payable at State Bank of Travancore, only. 6. The rate quoted for each item should be inclusive of all charges, taxes if any, F O R Anakkayam and should be valid for one year w.e.f. the date of issue of work order. 7. Period of firmness of the quoted prices should be clearly stated in the offer. 8. There are three Railway Stations with in 50 km from Anakkayam (Kuttippuram, and Kozhikkode) and three Road Transport Agencies (KTC, ABT and KRS) at Manjeri/Malappuram within 8 km from Anakkayam. These are the only facilities for F O R destination at Anakkayam. 9. Tenders will be received up to 11 am on 26.02.2015 . The tenders received late and without adequate documents will be rejected without any intimation. 10. Tenders will be opened at 11.30 am on 26.02.2015 in the presence of the tenderers who may be present at that time. 11. The execution of the above items or work will be finalized subject to the approval of the University and availability of funds only. 12. This station is not authorized to issue C forms. Additional claims on account of this on a later date will not be entertained in any case. 13. Institutions under KAU are exempted (registered with DSIR) from payment of customs and excise duty for our procurements and hence prices quoted should be exclusive of these. Prices inclusive of ST and other taxes and installation charges, if any, may be indicated. We shall provide the necessary forms and certificates as required. 14. The work should be completed with in 2 weeks from the date of receipt of work order . 15. Payment as per the invoice will be made only after completion of work satisfactorily, as per specifications and satisfactory installation. Tenderer is liable to replace the defective articles immediately on receipt of intimation. Payment will be made only in Indian Currency on fulfillment of the contract satisfactorily. 16. The EMD/Security Deposits furnished will be forfeited in case the contract is not fulfilled as per the terms and conditions mentioned in the tender notice and agreement. 17. All other technical and commercial terms and conditions pertaining to the execution of work/installations to Government/Public undertakings as per the code rules in force in Kerala will be applicable in this case also. 18. Further information such as terms and conditions, detailed specifications of the work/installation, cost of tender forms etc. can be had from the KAU website www.kau.edu/tenders or from the office of the Professor & Head, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, during office hours. The location/sites for proposed developments can be inspected at any time before the stipulated time/date for receipt of tender forms on any working day during office hours.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. Tenders insisting payment in advance either full or part for releasing the documents through bank are liable for rejection. 2. Preference will be given to the articles having the ISI mark if all other conditions are satisfactory. 3. Details of warrantee offered should be clearly stated in the tender. Details of maintenance service contract offered after expiry of normal warrantee and after-sales service facilities available should be indicated. 4. Evidence of exclusive/authorized distributorship from foreign principals should be provided along with the offers for overseas products. 5. The undersigned reserves the authority to accept or reject any or all of the offers for any particular item without assigning any reason whatsoever. 6. Complete deduction or reduction in number of any equipment/component listed, if necessary, at the time of purchase/issue of work order without assigning any reason will be at the discretion of the Professor & Head, ARS, Anakkayam. 7. The decision of the undersigned in finalizing the tenders shall be final and binding.

2 Specifications Schedule I: - Setting up a Hardening Unit at ARS, Anakkayam 1. Hardening Unit of 1000 m 2 - 1 number 1. Structure with fixed roof vent : Naturally ventilated. Tropical with corridor, Semi arch type with roof extending 0.75 m on either side. 2. Column height 4.0 m, Centre height 6.5 m, Inside area 1000 m 2 3. Structure: a). Internal column pipe: 2½” GI pipe bolted with Flanges and concreter blocks- 2 mm thick galvanized steel B Class b). Internal column pipe: 2” GI pipe bolted with Flanges and concreter blocks, 2 mm thick galvanized steel B Class c). Arch: 1.5” diameter, 2 mm thick galvanized steel B Class d). Wind load bearing capacity: 140 km/h e). Gutter: 2 mm galvanized f). Entrance: Double door sliding type with sealing brushes 4. Side covering: All four sides covered with 40 mesh UV stabilized insect-proof net. 5. Roof: Roof covering with UVA 205 N clear, Thermic anti Drip, 5 layer, antivirus, 200 micron polythene with 85% light transmission. Poly cover locking and provision with movable 30% shade net screen inside with UV stabilized net. Roof Vent: At least 1.20 m width covered with 40 mesh UV stabilized insect-proof net. 6. Irrigation : Semi Automated fog irrigation system with valves & accessories complete for uniform fogging for the entire area using 4-way drip-free foggers. 7. Rainwater harvesting gutter with all assembly (including trenching and installation charges) to divert the rainwater into the existing rainwater harvesting structure

Schedule II: - Setting up a Poly House at ARS, Anakkayam 1. Poly House of 100 m 2 - 1 number 1. Structure with fixed roof vent : Naturally ventilated. Tropical with corridor, Semi arch type with roof extending 0.75 m on either side. 2. Column height 3.5 m, Centre height 5.5 m, Inside area 100 m 2 3. Structure: a). Internal column pipe: 2½” GI pipe bolted with Flanges and concrete blocks- 2 mm thick galvanized steel B Class b). Internal column pipe: 2” GI pipe bolted with Flanges and concrete blocks, 2 mm thick galvanized steel B Class c). Arch: 1.5” diameter, 2 mm thick galvanized steel B Class d). Wind load bearing capacity: 140 km/h e). Gutter: 2 mm galvanized (f). Entrance: Double door sliding type with sealing brushes 4. Side covering: A ll four sides covered with 40 mesh UV stabilized insect-proof net. 5. Roof: Roof covering with UVA 205 N clear, Thermic anti Drip, 5 layer, antivirus, 200 micron polythene with 85% light transmission. Poly cover locking and provision with movable 30% shade net screen inside with UV stabilized net. Roof Vent: At least 1.20 m width covered with 40 mesh UV stabilized insect-proof net. 6. Irrigation : Semi Automated fog irrigation system with valves & accessories complete for uniform fogging for the entire area using 4-way drip-free foggers. 7. Rainwater harvesting gutter with all assembly (including trenching and installation charges) to divert the rainwater into the existing rainwater harvesting structure Note: The firms are requested to mention the name of manufacturer while quoting the rate for supplies. Sd/- Professor & Head

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