JJM 2022-23- Procurement of Ion Chromatograph at State Referral Institute for Water Quality Nettoor

OD201929/2023-2024:Supply, installation ,commissioning, performance and training of PC based High Performance fully Integrated & Preconfigured Ion Chromatography System for analysis of Anions like fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, oxalate, acetate, Bromide, Iodide, phosphate, sulphate, speciation of arsenic (arsenite and arsenate), selenium, chromium, bromate, organic acids like formate, perchlorate, and cations like sodium, lithium, ammonium, potassium, calcium, mono ethanolamine, magnesium, zinc, barium, strontium, silicate and borate in ppb range. Ion chromatograph (liquid contact path made out of material which can withstand 0 – 14 pH – completely metal free - Poly Ether Ether Ketone –PEEK material construction) with auto sampler for the analysis of Anions and Cations present in water samples. 1. Pump : (a) Flow rate : up to 10.000 ml/ min. (b) Flow rate accuracy: ≤0.1% or better (c) Flow rate reproducibility/Precision: 0.1% of Set Value or better (d) Pressure Ripples: ≤1% or better (e) Pressure Range: 0-35 Mpa (0- 5000 psi) or better (f) Compatibility with solvents of pH 0-14, and compatible with acetonitrile, methanol (g) Should be microprocessor controlled (h) Should have integrated or separate degasser (i) Should have seal wash function 2. Column compartment: (a) Column compartment: Should accommodate two columns, Compatible for 250 mm columns along with guard column. (b) Should have temperature controlled column compartment, settable up to 80°C. Temperature accuracy ±0.5°C or better. 3. Injector : One number (a) Six Port Injector Valve with option of loops with variable volume (5, 10, 20, 50 , 200µl ) - Motorized operation through software. 4. Suppressor module complete set : (a) Chemical packed bed Suppressor or better membrane based (b) Warranty : Minimum 5 years with manufacturers certificate on letter head mentioning the warranty or extra suppressor has to be provided free of cost as and when required. Certificate on letter head should be provided on this regard. 5. Conductivity Detector: One number (a) Electronic type: Microprocessor controlled digital signal processing (b) Cell drive: 1.4 KHz or better (c) Resolution: ≤5.0 pS /cm (d) Output range: 0–15000 µS/cm, digital or analog (e) Electronic noise: ≤ 0.1nS/cm (f) Baseline noise: ≤ 0.2 nS/cm (g) Cell temperature: 20 to 50° C (h) Cell Temperature Stability: < 0.001° C (i) Cell Pressure: 725psi or better (j) Cell Volume : 1.0µL or better (k) Temperature compensation: 0 to 5%/K, programmable (l) Auto ranging: Auto ranging digital conductivity signal monitoring 6. Electrochemical Detector – 1 number must have the following three modes of operation for determination of cyanide, sulphide using a flow through cell. Should have Pulse amperometry or Integrated mode of detection, DC amperometry mode of detection and CV or scan mode The detailed specifications are as under : (1) Three electrode measuring cell with relevant working Electrode (2) Electrodes should be quoted for continuous use (3) Solid phase maintenance free reference electrode (4) Measurement range: Auto or specified suitable for intended application (5) should be able to measure both current and charge 7. Diode array UV-VIS Detector – 1 number for detection of transition metals, rare earths using post column derivatisation Technique. The detector should be of single channel variable wavelength type, and the range should be 190 to 900 nm. Post Column Reactor: Post column reagent addition system comprising of Pump, mixing T joint and reaction Coil. The reagent should be pumped using a peristaltic pump. No gas shall be used for the same. 8. Columns: (a) Column for analysis of Anions like fluoride, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, acetate, sulphate, arsenic speciation , hexavalent chromium, Cyanide , Sulphide, Bromate, silicate, borate with respective Guard column. (b) Column for analysis of Cations, Transition metals and Amines with respective Guard column It should be possible to store data and history of column use. 9. Auto sampler: (a) IC auto sampler with a pre-installed sample rack that can hold minimum 50 samples simultaneously. (b) Sample volumes: between 0.5 and 10 mL. (c) The entire sample path should be metal-free and is suitable for determinations in the trace analysis range up to analyses of aggressive main components.Should be able to communicate with system and software (d) PP sample tubes minimum 10 mL capacity (e) Stopper for sample tubes 10. Calibration Standards: (a) The Vendor shall supply the required Calibration Standards conforming to IS 17034 11. Power 230-240V,50-60 Hz 12. Software: (a) Complete system control, database management & monitoring (b) Control cards for calibration and measurements (c) Comfortable database functions (d) Differentiated user administration (e) Compatibility and compliance with GLP and privilege and login control for different level user and audit trail. 13. Automatic leak recognition sytem through software should be available 14. (a) The vendor should provide branded latest version Computer with Windows 10 OS along with 19” TFT monitor and Laser jet printer. 15 Manuals, Training, Installation & Commissioning: (a) Vendor should provide one copy each of service manual, operation manual, detailed list of spares and maintenance manuals along with main equipment in Hard copy or softcopy. (b) Vendor should install & commission the IC at site and impart hands on training on the operation, maintenance and utilization of the total system to lab personnel without extra cost. (c) The training should cover troubleshooting, routine analysis of different water samples, interpreting data and report preparation. (d) The Vendor should demonstrate all specifications at the time of installation. 16. (a)The Vendor should have well established after sales service and support team. (b) Vendor should enter into an AMC contract for 5 years period immediately after expiry of Warranty/ Guarantee period. 17. The Vendor should provide item wise Quote for Spares & Consumables required for Two years of trouble free operation of the system. If the Spares offered as Kit, indicate the contents of the Kit & the breakup price. 18. Vendor should guarantee to support the equipment spares for a minimum period of 10 years. 19. Warranty Period: (a) 24 months comprehensive warranty inclusive of absolute free of charge unit delivery at our site in case of major problem or unit does not work to meet requirements. (b) Free of cost installation & replacement of parts/spares required if any. (c) The Vendor should agree to provide new version of software within warranty period, if there is any new development by the manufacturer free of cost. (d) The Vendor should agree for one year comprehensive warranty of the total system operation & software performance from the date of commissioning at user’s laboratory. 20. AMC of the Instrument: The Agency must agree for year wise “Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)” valid for five years after completion of warranty period of two years. Terms and Conditions: The proportionate amount will be paid after each scheduled AMC visit of Service Engineer within thirty (30) days of receipt of Invoice from the Agency. The Agency should provide services of Preventive maintenance as well as break-down maintenance to keep the equipment in good working condition at our site by deputing well experienced Engineer in the relevant field. (a) Year-wise AMC charges will be valid for next 5 years counting from the date of expiry of warranty period. (b) The Agency shall make 2 scheduled visits in a year i.e. preventive maintenance visit every 6 months at a date suitable to both the parties in a year, besides the free Break-down calls. (c) Service Engineer shall submit the service report after the end of each visit. (d) The Agency shall be responsible for arrangement of all types of tools, meters etc. to carry out the job and required chemicals or reagents will be arranged by us. (e) After every service / repair the Service Engineer should ensure to put back the IC and its accessories in running condition for regular use. (f) Offered Price of AMC charges for 5 years will be opened & taken into account at the time of evaluations of total landed cost of the same and deciding the L1 bidder.