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Tender Document No.

Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan

Tender Enquiry No. HDIP/PROJ-POL/LAB/2020

for procurement of: Lab Equipment

Laboratory Equipment e.g. Benzene and oxygenates in Motor and Aviation Gasoline by

FTIR, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Flash Point (PMCC) Automated, Flash Point

(COC), Conradson Carbon Residue (Micro Method), Cloud and Pour Test Cabinet,

TAN/TBN Apparatus (Potentiometer), Viscometer of various kinds and constants,

Hydrometer, Electronic Analytical Balance, Muffle Furnace, Sediment Extractor, Dean &

Stark Apparatus of water determination, Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Mineral

Insulating Oil, Apparatus for Oil Separation form Lubricating Grease, ASTM Color

Comparator Digital, Automatic Mini Distillation Unit, Complete Assembly for Dropping

Point of Lubricating Grease, Karl Fisher Instrument for Moisture Determination, Saybolt

Colour Comparator (Saybolt Chromometer Method), Vapour Pressure of Petroleum

Products (Reid Method), Kinematic Viscosity Bath for 40 & 100C, ASTM/IP Thermometers

for Various Tests with different prices, Bomb Calorimeter for heating Value, Viscosity by

Stabinger method, Foaming Characteristics Apparatus, Mercaptan Sulphur by

Potentiometer (Electrode), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period

Method), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases, Centrifuge Machine for

Insolubles in Used Lubricating Grease, Penetrometer for Cone Penetration of Lubricating

Grease, Salt in Crude Analyzer, Existent Gum, Automatic Burette for CFR Engine, Portable

Octane Analyzer, Chiller for CFR Engine, Volatility (For LPG), GC for Determination,

Residue (For LPG), Copper Strip Corrosion (For LPG), Sulphur (For LPG), Hydrogen

Sulphide (For LPG), Moisture Content (For LPG), Sampling Cylinders for LPG

(Accessories) and UPS.

Signature of Issuing Officer

On behalf of Project Director – POL, HDIP

Dated: 12 August 2020

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) intends to procure Laboratory

Equipment and apparatus/accessories by inviting sealed bids under two envelopes bidding

system (i.e. separate technical and financial bids) from reputable firms/companies for

supply of: Benzene and oxygenates in Motor and Aviation Gasoline by FTIR, Atomic

Absorption Spectrophotometer, Flash Point (PMCC) Automated, Flash Point (COC),

Conradson Carbon Residue (Micro Method), Cloud and Pour Test Cabinet, TAN/TBN

Apparatus (Potentiometer), Viscometer of various kinds and constants, Hydrometer,

Electronic Analytical Balance, Muffle Furnace, Sediment Extractor, Dean & Stark

Apparatus of water determination, Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Mineral Insulating

Oil, Apparatus for Oil Separation form Lubricating Grease, ASTM Color Comparator

Digital, Automatic Mini Distillation Unit, Complete Assembly for Dropping Point of

Lubricating Grease, Karl Fisher Instrument for Moisture Determination, Saybolt Colour

Comparator (Saybolt Chromometer Method), Vapour Pressure of Petroleum Products

(Reid Method), Kinematic Viscosity Bath for 40 & 100C, ASTM/IP Thermometers for

Various Tests with different prices, Bomb Calorimeter for heating Value, Viscosity by

Stabinger method, Foaming Characteristics Apparatus, Mercaptan Sulphur by

Potentiometer (Electrode), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction

Period Method), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases, Centrifuge

Machine for Insolubles in Used Lubricating Grease, Penetrometer for Cone Penetration of

Lubricating Grease, Salt in Crude Analyzer, Existent Gum, Automatic Burette for CFR

Engine, Portable Octane Analyzer, Chiller for CFR Engine, Volatility (For LPG), GC for

Determination, Residue (For LPG), Copper Strip Corrosion (For LPG), Sulphur (For

LPG), Hydrogen Sulphide (For LPG), Moisture Content (For LPG), Sampling Cylinders

for LPG (Accessories) and UPS for Laboratory as per Scope of Supply (Annexure – A

& Appendices I to XXXXV) and terms and conditions given in the tender documents.

2.0 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2.1 Preparation of Bids

a) All bids shall be prepared in English and submitted on “single stage – two envelope

procedure”.

(i) The bid shall comprise a single package containing 03 (Three) separate

envelopes. Each envelope shall contain separately the Technical Proposal,

Financial Proposal and the Bid Bond;

(ii) Bidder(s) are required to submit their bid(s), which will bear words

“CONFIDENTIAL” and Tender # HDIP/PROJ-POL/LAB/2020 for

procurement of Lab Equipment/Material as per Tender Notice/SOR;

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(iii) The envelopes shall be marked as “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL”,

“FINANCIAL PROPOSAL” and “BID BOND” in bold and legible letters to

avoid confusion;

(iv) Initially, the envelope marked “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL” shall only be

opened;

(v) The envelope marked as “FINANCIAL PROPOSAL” shall only be opened

for the qualified/successful bidders after the evaluation of their technical

proposals;

b) Both bids shall consist of one original bid and two copies.

c) The Technical Bid shall comprise of:

(i) Covering Letter as per format given at Annexure-B.

(ii) Company Profile along with Technical qualification and credentials of the

firm with the proposal of back up service available in Pakistan.

(iii) Copies of NTN, Sales Tax (STRN) and Active Tax Payer’s List

Certificates.

(iv) Authorized Distributor/Reseller Certificate(s) from the Principal(s) for all

the quoted items.

(v) Undertaking of acceptance of form and conditions of contract (Annexure-

C & Annexure G).

(vi) Details of the Quoted Laboratory Equipment/Apparatus against HDIP’s

requirement given in Annexure-A & Appendices I to XXXXV.

(vii) Technical brochures, manuals and other related catalogues of the

manufacturers, in original.

(viii) List of similar equipment already supplied in Pakistan, along with name of

the organization.

(ix) Letter of authorization for signing the bid on letter head of the

firm/organization.

(x) Financial strength supported by latest bank certificates/audited

accounts.

(xi) Affidavit stating that their firm/company has not been black listed and

has never indulged in courtship/suit(s) in the past (Annexure-E).

(xii) Copy of the Bid Security Bond with crossed-out figures. (Bid will be

rejected if any amount is visible).

(xiii) Supply/Delivery schedule

d) The Financial Bid shall comprise of the following:-

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(i) Schedule of prices as per Annexure-D. Rates should be quoted separately

for each item.

(ii) Original Bank Draft/Pay Order for an amount equal to 5% of quoted price

per items wise separately as bid security in the name of Project Director -

POL, HDIP, Islamabad. (To be enclosed in envelop marked ‘BID

BOND’).

2.2 Bid Price/Currency

a) Bidder shall quote their firm and final prices in Pak Rupees as per format given at

Annexure-D, duly signed and stamped by authorized representative of Bidder.

b) Prices must be quoted in Pakistani currency inclusive of all taxes and duties,

indicating unit price and total bid prices on FOR basis at delivery location

mentioned in tender notice.

c) Prices must be quoted including all charges like handling, loading, transportation

and un-loading etc. for delivery of material at Purchaser’s indicated premises.

d) Quoted prices shall be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of Tender

opening.

e) If Bidder discloses prices anywhere in the Technical Proposal, their bid shall be

rejected.

2.3 Bid Security

a) The original copy of the bid submitted shall be accompanied by a Bank Draft/Pay

Order for an amount equivalent to 5% of the Bid Value issued by a reputable bank

in the name of Project Director - POL, HDIP, Islamabad as bid security.

b) Separate Bid Security should be submitted for each item of specifications/list.

c) The Bid Security/ Bid Bond/Earnest Money may not be accepted if it is found less

than 5% of the total quoted amount.

d) The bid security will be forfeited by HDIP, if;

(i) The bidder withdraws their bid after the bids are submitted/opened.

(ii) The successful Bidder fails to execute the supply agreement and/or submit the

required performance bond.

(iii) Submit Forged document(s) in support of their bid.

(iv) Fails to supply the items within the given time.

(v) Fails to execute Purchase Order and/or Contract in accordance with the tender

document.

e) The bid security of the successful bidder shall be refunded after submission of

Performance Bond (Annexure-H) and execution of supply agreement (Annexure-

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F). However, the bid security of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned within (30)

calendars days.

f) If a bidder fails to furnish the bid security as prescribed above, the bid submitted

shall be rejected and returned unconsidered.

2.4 Bid Validity.

The bid shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of 120 days from the

deadline of submission of the bid. If HDIP requires extension in the bid validity period it

will make a written request at least ten (10) days prior to the expiry of the validity period.

A bidder not agreed to such extension may withdraw his bid by so advising HDIP in

writing, prior to the expiry of original validity date. If withdrawal advice is not received

by the said date, the extension shall be deemed to have been accepted by the bidder(s).

2.5 Signing of Bid

All copies of the bid shall be signed and stamped by the bidder or a person(s) duly

authorized to bind the Bidder to the contract. Proof of authorization in the form of a letter

duly signed by the Owner/Chief Executive of the firm/company shall accompany the bid.

All pages of the bid shall be stamped and initiated by the person(s) signing the bid.

2.6 Sealing/Marking of Bids

a) The bidders shall submit three (3) copies of the technical and financial bids in

separate sealed envelopes, one copy of the bid shall be marked as “Original” and

the other as “Copy”. In the event of any discrepancy between these the original

shall govern. The sealed envelopes containing technical and financial bids shall be

marked as follow:

Technical Bid for Laboratory Equipment, Spares and Accessories for Project-POL, HDIP, Plot No.18, Street-6, H-9/1, Islamabad.

Financial Bid for Laboratory Equipment, Spares and Accessories for Project-

POL, HDIP, Plot No.18, Street-6, H-9/1, Islamabad.

b) If the envelopes are not marked as instructed above, HDIP will not be responsible

for its misplacement and the Bids may not be considered.

2.7 Deadline for Submission of Bid

The Technical and Financial bids for Laboratory Equipment & items prescribed in

tender document must be received at the address specified above on or before 1100

hrs.(PST) on Tuesday, 8th September 2020. Technical bids will be opened on the

same day at 11:30 hrs. at Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan, Plot No.18,

Street-6, H-9/1, Islamabad in the presence of the representatives of bidders who desire

to be present.

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2.8 Late Bids

Any bid received by HDIP after the prescribed deadline for submission of bids shall be

returned to the bidder unopened.

2.9 Modification and Withdrawal of Bids

a) No bid can be modified subsequent to its submission.

b) No bid shall be withdrawn during the interval between the deadline for submission

of bids and the expiry of the period of bid validity as specified in the tender

document. Withdrawal of a bid during the interval shall result in

encashment/forfeiture of bid security.

2.10 Bids Opening and Evaluation

HDIP will first open the technical bids. The bids will be evaluated to:

a) Determine their responsiveness to tender documents (e.g. provision of requisite bid

security and other documents listed in relevant sections of the tender document).

b) Technical responsiveness of the bid will be based on:

(i) Provision of the required Documents/Details.

(ii) Suitability of equipment to HDIP’s requirements.

(iii) Reliability and efficiency of the equipment offered.

(iv) Financial standing of the Supplier.

(v) Availability of Technical Staff, spare parts and after sale service facilities.

After technical evaluation the qualified bidders shall be notified and their Financial Bids

will be opened on the date and time given in the notification. In Financial Bid opening, the

prices of bidders will be announced and recorded. The financial evaluation of the bids will

be as follows:

a. The bid prices quoted on F.O.R. basis to be supplied at HDIP Offices mentioned

in the list of equipment or any other station mentioned in supply order in Pakistani

Rupees.

b. Technical responsiveness of the bid.

c. Delivery schedule offered.

2.11 Right to Increase/Decrease No./Quantity

HDIP reserves the right to increase and/or decrease the No./Quantity of the

equipment/item(s) at any stage after advertisement and prior to acceptance of bids.

2.12 Right to Drop Procurement Process

HDIP reserves the right to drop whole procurement process at any stage after its

advertisement prior to/after acceptance of bids.

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2.13 Right to Accept or Reject Any or All Bids

HDIP reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bid(s) prior to/after their

acceptance.

3.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY, DELIVERY SCHEDULE, INSTALLATION AND

WARRANTY COVER

3.1 Scope of Supply All the laboratory equipment and apparatus to be procured by HDIP shall be brand

new. Details of Scope of Supply are given at Annex-A and Appendices I to

XXXXV. The equipment shall be supplied on F.O.R. basis at HDIP Office

mentioned in the list or any other station mentioned in the supply order. The

supplier(s) shall be responsible for all taxes, duties, levied in the originating

country of supplier(s) or in between till arrival at destination as the case may be.

3.2 Delivery Schedule

The bidders shall have to deliver the laboratory equipment & items, spares &

accessories at HDIP Offices mentioned in the list or any other station mentioned in

supply order, as per delivery schedule given in the Purchase Order or within a

maximum of 60 days from the issuance of Purchase Order.

3.3 Installation of Equipment

The laboratory equipment and apparatus specified in Appendices I to XXXXV will

be installed and commissioned at HDIP’s laboratories mentioned in the list or any

other station under the supervision of Supplier’s Installation Engineers, if so

required, at no additional cost basis. Any consumables required for the

Commissioning/Training are to be provided free of cost.

3.4 Warranty of Equipment

The supplier shall also give warranty for free service and free replacement of parts

for a period of 12 months from the date of commissioning.

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Annexure-A

Scope of Supply - List of Equipment/Material/Accessories S. No ITEM Description Appendix

1 Benzene and oxygenates in Motor and Aviation Gasoline by

FTIR

I

2 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer II

3 Flash Point (PMCC) Automated III

4 Flash Point (COC) IV

5 Conradson Carbon Residue (Micro Method) V

6 Cloud and Pour Test Cabinet VI

7 TAN/TBN Apparatus (Potentiometer) VII

8 Viscometer of various kinds and constants VIII

9 Hydrometer IX

10 Electronic Analytical Balance X

11 Muffle Furnace XI

12 Sediment Extractor XII

13 Dean & Stark Apparatus of water determination XIII

14 Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Mineral Insulating Oil XIV

15 Apparatus for Oil Separation form Lubricating Grease XV

16 ASTM Color Comparator Digital XVI

17 Automatic Mini Distillation Unit XVII

18 Complete Assembly for Dropping Point of Lubricating

Grease

XVIII

19 Karl Fisher Instrument for Moisture Determination XIX

20 Saybolt Colour Comparator (Saybolt Chromometer Method) XX

21 Vapour Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method) XXI

22 Kinematic Viscosity Bath for 40 & 100C XXII

23 ASTM/IP Thermometers for Various Tests with different

prices

XXIII

24 Bomb Calorimeter for heating Value XXIV

25 Viscosity by Stabinger method XXV

26 Foaming Characteristics Apparatus XXVI

27 Mercaptan Sulphur by Potentiometer (Electrode) XXVII

28 Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction

Period Method)

XXVIII

29 Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases XXIX

30 Centrifuge Machine for Insolubles in Used Lubricating

Grease

XXX

31 Penetrometer for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease XXXI

32 Salt in Crude Analyzer XXXII

33 Existent Gum XXXIII

34 Automatic Burette for CFR Engine XXXIV

35 Portable Octane Analyzer XXXV

36 Chiller for CFR Engine XXXVI

37 Volatility (For LPG) XXXVII

38 GC for Determination XXXVIII

39 Residue (For LPG) XXXIX

40 Copper Strip Corrosion (For LPG) XXXX

41 Sulphur (For LPG) XXXXI

42 Hydrogen Sulphide (For LPG) XXXXII

43 Moisture Content (For LPG) XXXXIII

44 Sampling Cylinders for LPG (Accessories) XXXXIV

45 UPS XXXXV

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Annexure-B

Format for Covering Letter

To

The Project Director - POL

HDIP, Plot No 18, Street 6, H-9/1

Islamabad

Sub: ________________________________________________.

Dear Sir,

a) Having examined the tender document and Annexures/Appendices we, the undersigned,

in conformity with the said document, offer to provide the said items on terms of reference

to be signed upon the award of contract for the sum indicated as per financial bid.

b) We undertake, if our proposal is accepted, to provide the items/services comprise in the

contract within time frame specified, starting from the date of receipt of notification of

award from the client Department / Office.

c) We agree to abide by this proposal for the period of 120 days (as per requirement of the

Tender Document) from the date of bid opening and it shall remain binding upon us and

may be accepted at any time before the expiration of that period.

d) We agree to execute a contract in the form as communicated by HDIP, incorporating all

agreements with such alterations or additions thereto as may be necessary to adapt such

agreement to the circumstances of the standard.

e) Unless and until a formal agreement is prepared and executed this proposal together with

our written acceptance thereof shall constitute a binding contract agreement.

f) We understand that you are not bound to accept a lowest or any bid you may receive, not

to give any reason for rejection of any bid and that you will not defray any expenses

incurred by us in bidding.

g) We would like to clearly state that we qualify for this work as our company meets all the

pre-requisites/criteria indicated on your tender document.

_________________________

Authorized Signatures

With Official Seal

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Annexure-C

Undertaking For Acceptance of Terms & Conditions

It is certified that the information furnished here in and as per the document submitted is true and

correct and nothing has been concealed or tampered with. We have gone through all the terms and

conditions of tender and hereby agree with the same and are liable to any punitive action for non-

compliance of any clause or for furnishing false information / documents.

Dated this _ day of ______ 2020

Signature

__________________

In the capacity of

(Company Seal)

Duly authorized to sign bids for and on behalf of:

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Annexure-D

PRICE FORMAT

TENDER # HDIP/PROJ-POL/LAB/2020

FOR THE EQUIPMENT AS DETAILED IN APPENDICES I to XXXXV

Note: Prices should be quoted separately for each item. For each Appendices, a separate page should be

used clearly mentioning the Appendices No. (e.g. Appendices-I, II or so) of the equipment on it. The

Quoted prices be on F.O.R Karachi/Islamabad/Other HDIP Stations basis.

Sr. No

Item Description

Unit Price

(Excluding

all taxes)

Total

Taxes

Unit Price

(Including

all Taxes)

Total Cost

(No. of Units

× Units price

Including all

taxes)

Total Cost (in Words): Rs._________________________________________________

Date ______________

Place _____________

Signature of authorized person

Name: _______________________

(Company Seal)

Note: No cutting or overwriting is allowed. Any cutting or overwriting will lead to rejection of the

financial bid.

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Annexure-E

A F F I D A V I T

(To be printed on Rs 100 Stamp Paper and attached with Technical bid)

I, ____________________________ S/o ____________________________aged

___________ Years ____________ working as Proprietor/Managing Partner/Director of

M/s ___________________________________________________________________ having

its registered office at________________________________________________________ do

hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:

1. That I am competent to swear this affidavit being proprietor/one of the partners/ Director

of M/s ______________________________

2. That M/s ________________________________________________ is a

proprietorship/partnership firm/company is participating in tender process conducted by

HDIP.

3. That I hereby confirm and declare that none of my/our group/sister concern/associate

company is participating / submitting this tender.

4. That I hereby confirm and declare that my/our firm/company M/s

____________________________ and my/our firm/group/company/ sister concern /

associate company or any of its directors have not been black listed/de-listed by any

Institutional agencies/Govt. Deptt/ Public Sector Undertaking.

DEPONENT

Verified at _______________ on_____________________ that the contents of this affidavit are

true and correct to best of my knowledge and no part of this is false and nothing material has

been concealed or falsely stated therein.

(Signature of the Proprietor/ Managing Partner/ Director with Seal)

DEPONENT

(Signature & Seal of Notary)

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Annexure - F Draft Agreement

NO. HDIP/PROJ-POL/LAB/2020: FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS.

This agreement is executed on the day of -----------2020 A.D. at Islamabad,

Pakistan between Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan, having its Office at

Plot No.18, Street-6, H-9/1, Islamabad Pakistan represented by its Project Director - POL,

hereinafter called the “HDIP” which expression, where the context so permits, shall

include its successors and assigns of the FIRST PARTY;

AND

M/S -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a sole proprietary firm/a registered firm/private limited company) represented by Mr.----

---------------------------------------------------------- hereinafter called the “Supplier” which

expression, where the context so permits shall include its successors and assigns of the

SECOND PARTY.

WHEREAS, HDIP/First Party is purchasing -----------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------- as detailed in the “Scope of Supply” Appendices I to XXXXV

attached hereto for its Laboratories at Islamabad and/or any other station

mentioned/indicated.

WHEREAS, the Second Party declared as successful bidder as per Bid No.----------------

----------dated------------------- (Technical Bid) and Bid No.-------------------------dated-------

-------------- (Financial Bid) against HDIP’s Tender Enquiry No. HDIP/PROJ-

POL/LAB/2020 for supply of required Laboratory Equipment/Apparatus.

The Second Party agrees to supply of -----------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------and the other items, in accordance with the

Contract Documents.

NOW THEREFORE HDIP AND SUPPLIER MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE-I - DEFINITIONS:

In the agreement where the context so admits the following words and expression have

the following meanings:-

AGREEMENT/CONTRACT:

Means this Agreement including attached Annexures, Appendices, etc. and

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TENDER DOCUMENT No. HDIP/PROJ-POL/LAB/2020 dated 12 August 2020

BID PROPOSAL:

Means the documents prepared and submitted by Second Party in terms of

requirements of the Tender Documents:

Technical Bid Proposal No. -------------------------------dated---------------------- Financial Bid Proposal No. --------------------------------dated----------------------

Supplemented by amendments/modifications/clarifications listed below:-

I. Clarification --------------------- dated ----------------- (detail attached)

II. Clarification --------------------- dated ----------------- (detail attached)

III. Clarification Email No. --------------- dated --------- (detail attached)

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

Means the following documents:

- This Agreement

- Conditions of Contract

- Tender Document No. HDIP/PROJ-POL/LAB/2020 including Annexures,

Appendices, enclosures, etc.

- Bid/Proposals Technical & Financial including enclosures/annexures

- Letter of Intent dated ------------ (if any)

- Notwithstanding anything contained in the contract documents. To the extent of

any conflict between this agreement including enclosures/annexures/appendices hereto

and the Tender Documents and the Bid/Proposal the Agreement shall-prevail.

ARTICLE-II - OBLIGATIONS OF HDIP:

That the First Party agrees to pay the Second Party as per Conditions of Contract and

Purchase Order.

ARTICLE-III - MUTUAL OBLIGATIONS:

The First Party and the Second Party mutually agree to perform, fulfill, abide by and

submit to any or all of the provisions and requirements and all materials and things

contained or expressed in, or reasonably inferred from these Contract Documents.

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ARTICLE-IV – SUPPLY OF LAB. EQUIPMENT Laboratory Equipment e.g. Benzene and

oxygenates in Motor and Aviation Gasoline by FTIR, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer,

Flash Point (PMCC) Automated, Flash Point (COC), Conradson Carbon Residue (Micro

Method), Cloud and Pour Test Cabinet, TAN/TBN Apparatus (Potentiometer), Viscometer of

various kinds and constants, Hydrometer, Electronic Analytical Balance, Muffle Furnace,

Sediment Extractor, Dean & Stark Apparatus of water determination, Apparatus for Oxidation

Stability of Mineral Insulating Oil, Apparatus for Oil Separation form Lubricating Grease,

ASTM Color Comparator Digital, Automatic Mini Distillation Unit, Complete Assembly for

Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease, Karl Fisher Instrument for Moisture Determination,

Saybolt Colour Comparator (Saybolt Chromometer Method), Vapour Pressure of Petroleum

Products (Reid Method), Kinematic Viscosity Bath for 40 & 100C, ASTM/IP Thermometers for

Various Tests with different prices, Bomb Calorimeter for heating Value, Viscosity by Stabinger

method, Foaming Characteristics Apparatus, Mercaptan Sulphur by Potentiometer (Electrode),

Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period Method), Apparatus for

Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases, Centrifuge Machine for Insolubles in Used

Lubricating Grease, Penetrometer for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease, Salt in Crude

Analyzer, Existent Gum, Automatic Burette for CFR Engine, Portable Octane Analyzer, Chiller

for CFR Engine, Volatility (For LPG), GC for Determination, Residue (For LPG), Copper Strip

Corrosion (For LPG), Sulphur (For LPG), Hydrogen Sulphide (For LPG), Moisture Content (For

LPG), Sampling Cylinders for LPG (Accessories), UPS

The Second Party shall supply the ----------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------- as detailed in the “Scope of Supply”

Annexure-A & Appendices I to XXXXV, hereof in accordance with the Contract

Documents as per delivery schedule within 08 weeks from the date of issuance of

Purchase Order.

ARTICLE-V - INSPECTION AND TEST:

The Inspection and Tests required are described in the Tender Document & Purchase

Order.

ARTICLE-VI - CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT:

The HDIP/First Party shall pay to the Second Party in the manner and the time here set

forth a total of ----------------------- (------------------------------------------------) including GST on

FOR (By Air) basis at HDIP Office mentioned in the list or any other station mentioned in

the supply order hereinafter referred to collectively as “Contract Price” which will

compensate the Second Party for the goods and materials supplied and services

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rendered as set forth in the contract documents. Payment equivalent to 100% of the

contract price shall be made by HDIP/First Party to Second Party upon submission of

following shipping documents of each shipment, as a whole or as a part of the goods:-

I. Original detailed Invoice showing commodity description, quantity unit price, total price etc.

II. Packing List.

III. Certificate and list of measurements and weight gross/net.

IV. Mill Inspection/Quality Certificate / IQ, OQ, PQ.

V. Warranty Certificate.

VI. Technical Catalogue/Literature etc.

VII. Certificate of Origin.

VIII. Upon successful Installation and Commissioning of Equipment in HDIP’s Labs.

IX. After providing Operation and Maintenance Training to HDIP’s professionals/staff.

X. Performance Guarantee valid for 12 months from the date of commissioning.

The Second Party would be responsible for installation and commissioning of the

equipment, consumables, spares & accessories, if required, along with a certificate

issued to this effect.

ARTICLE-VII - CORRESPONDENCE:

All correspondence called for by the terms of this Agreement shall be effective only at the

time of receipt thereof and only when received by the parties to whom they are addressed

at the following:

Project Director - POL Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan, Plot No.18, Street-6, H-9/1, Islamabad, Pakistan Phone: +(92-51) 926-5234, 926-5227, Fax: +(92-51) 926-5228

M/S Phone # Fax #

All correspondence called for by the terms of this agreement shall be in the form of

registered letters, telefax and courier service, written in the English Language.

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ARTICLE-VIII - TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND CATALOGUES

The equipment shall be supplied with three (3) hard copies of technical documentation,

drawings, literature, catalogues and operational manuals.

ARTICLE-IX - COMMISSIONING:

The equipment will be commissioned under the supervision of Second Party’s Installation

Engineer(s) at HDIP Islamabad and/or any other station mentioned in the supply order to

the satisfaction of HDIP/First Party at no cost to pay. Any consumables/material required

for Commissioning will be provided free of cost.

For and on behalf of “SUPPLIER”

------------------------ M/s

For and on behalf of “HDIP”

------------------------ Project Director - POL

HDIP, Plot No.18, Street No.6, Sector H-9/1, Islamabad.

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Annexure - G

Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

1.0 DEFINITIONS

1.1 Terms

a) “HDIP” means the organization acquiring services/goods i.e. Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan.

b) “Applicable Law” means the law and any other instruments having the force of law in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as they may be issued and in force from time to time.

c) “Contract” means the agreement entered into between First Party and Second Party and signed by both the parties, including all enclosures/annexures/appendices and attachments thereto and all documents incorporated by reference therein.

d) “Contract Price” means the price payable to the Second Party under the agreement for the full and proper performance of his construal/contractual obligations.

e) “FOR”, has the meaning assigned to them the International Rules for the interpretation of trades Terms (INCOTERMS).

f) “Laboratory equipment e.g. Benzene and oxygenates in Motor and

Aviation Gasoline by FTIR, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Flash

Point (PMCC) Automated, Flash Point (COC), Conradson Carbon Residue

(Micro Method), Cloud and Pour Test Cabinet, TAN/TBN Apparatus

(Potentiometer), Viscometer of various kinds and constants, Hydrometer,

Electronic Analytical Balance, Muffle Furnace, Sediment Extractor, Dean

& Stark Apparatus of water determination, Apparatus for Oxidation

Stability of Mineral Insulating Oil, Apparatus for Oil Separation form

Lubricating Grease, ASTM Color Comparator Digital, Automatic Mini

Distillation Unit, Complete Assembly for Dropping Point of Lubricating

Grease, Karl Fisher Instrument for Moisture Determination, Saybolt Colour

Comparator (Saybolt Chromometer Method), Vapour Pressure of

Petroleum Products (Reid Method), Kinematic Viscosity Bath for 40 &

100C, ASTM/IP Thermometers for Various Tests with different prices,

Bomb Calorimeter for heating Value, Viscosity by Stabinger method,

Foaming Characteristics Apparatus, Mercaptan Sulphur by Potentiometer

(Electrode), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction

Period Method), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases,

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Centrifuge Machine for Insolubles in Used Lubricating Grease,

Penetrometer for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease, Salt in Crude

Analyzer, Existent Gum, Automatic Burette for CFR Engine, Portable

Octane Analyzer, Chiller for CFR Engine, Volatility (For LPG), GC for

Determination, Residue (For LPG), Copper Strip Corrosion (For LPG),

Sulphur (For LPG), Hydrogen Sulphide (For LPG), Moisture Content (For

LPG), Sampling Cylinders for LPG (Accessories) and UPS means all

equipment and materials including tools and/or other materials and

services, which the Second Party is required to supply/provide to

Fist Party under the agreement.

g) “First Party” means the organization purchasing the goods i.e. Hydrocarbon Development institute of Pakistan.

h) “Second Party” means the firm or company supplying the goods/equipment under the agreement.

2.0 PATENT RIGHTS.

2.1 The Second Party shall indemnify and hold First Party harmless against all

third party claims infringement of patent, trademark or industrial design rights

arising from use of goods or any party thereof.

3.0 APPLICABLE LAW

3.1 The agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the law applicable

in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and suits/cases, if any; the Islamabad Courts

have only the jurisdiction to entertain.

4.0 PRICES AND PAYMENTS

4.1 The Second Party will be paid in Currency in Pak Rupees.

4.2 100% payment shall be made upon completion of supply, installation/

commissioning of equipment and operator/maintenance training of First

Party’s professionals & staff and meeting of other obligations (if any) .

5.0 TAXES AND DUTIES.

5.1 The Second Party shall be entirely responsible for all taxes, duties, license

fees and other such levies imposed within and outside Pakistan on

goods/equipment and services being supplied/provided.

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6.0 PERFORMANCE BOND

6.1 Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of bid acceptance, the Second Party

shall furnish Performance Bond to HDIP equivalent to 10% of the contract

price in Pak Rupees. The Second Party shall establish such Bank

Guarantee/Deposit at Call in favour of HDIP in accordance with Annexure-

H. The guarantee shall be issued by a bank acceptable to First Party having

validity for the warranty period. The expenses incurred in obtaining the bank

guarantee shall be borne by the Second Party. The performance bond shall

be denominated in the currency of the bid.

6.2 The performance bond shall be a type of guarantee for the faithful

performance of the Second Party’s obligations under the agreement and

proceeds of the performance bond shall be payable to Second Party as

compensation for any loss resulting from the Second Party failure to

complete its obligations under the Agreement.

6.3 The performance bond shall be discharged by HDIP and refunded to the

Second Party not later than 30 days following the date of completion of the

Second Party performance obligations, including any warranty obligations,

under the Contract.

6.4 The Second Party may, at its discretion, accept the performance bond in a

currency other than the currency of bid owing to significant reasons.

7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTS

7.1 Second Party shall have the right to inspect and/or test the equipment to

confirm their conformity to the Agreement. The inspections and tests may

be conducted at the premises of the Second Party, at the point of delivery

and/or the equipment’s final destination. Should any inspected or tested

equipment fails to conform to the specifications, First Party may reject them

and the Second Party shall either replace the rejected equipment or make

all alterations to meet specification requirement free of cost to First Party.

7.2 First Party shall have the right to inspect, and where necessary, reject the

equipment after equipment’s arrival in the Purchaser’s country shall in no

way by reason of the equipment having previously been inspected, tested

and passed by the First Party’s representative prior to equipment’s

shipment from the country of origin.

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7.3 Nothing in this clause shall in any way release the Second Party from any

warranty or other obligations under this agreement.

8.0 WARRANTY/PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE(S)

8.1 The Second Party warrants to HDIP that the goods supplied under the

agreement shall be new (and not refurbished), comply strictly with the

agreement and care fit for their intended purpose and shall have no defect

arising from design, materials or workmanship or from any act or omission

of the Second Party, that may develop under normal use of the supplied

items under the conditions prevailing at the site.

8.2 The Second Party shall provide performance guarantee that the supplied

equipment shall perform in required conditions stated in the tender

document.

8.3 This performance guarantee(s) warranty shall remain valid for twelve (12)

months after the equipment has been delivered and commissioned.

8.4 HDIP/First Party shall promptly notify the Second Party in writing of any

claims arising under this Warranty/Guaranty. Upon receipt of such notice,

the Second Party shall, with all reasonable speed, repair or replace the

defective equipment or parts thereof, without cost to HDIP/First Party.

8.5 If the supplier fails to provide remedy of the defect(s) within a reasonable

period after the writing, First Party may proceed to take such remedial

action as may be necessary, at the Second Party’s expense without

prejudice to any other rights witch First Party may have to the Second Party

under the Agreement.

9.0 PACKING AND MARKING

9.1 The Second Party shall provide packing (air freight/road transport) of the

equipment to prevent their damage or deterioration during transit to their

final destination as indicated in the Agreement. The packing shall be

sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling during transit and

exposure to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation during transit and

open storage. Packing case size and weights shall take into consideration,

where appropriate, the remoteness of the equipment’s final destination and

the absence of heavy facilities at all point’s in transit.

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9.2 The packing list shall be drawn up in accordance with agreement

provisions. In general there shall be:-

- One copy of packing list placed in waterproof envelope outside each

package. The envelope shall be protected by means of a metal plate

firmly fixed.

- In the case of closed packages, one copy of the list placed inside

each package in a waterproof envelope adequately attached.

- The packing list will cover each and every secured marking

corresponding to the packing list.

9.3 The marking shall appear at least on 4 sides of container/crates shipped

under this agreement.

10.0 DELIVERY AND ITS DOCUMENTATION

10.1 The Second Party shall arrange for delivery as per schedule. Upon each

shipment of the whole or part of the goods six (6) copies of the following

documents shall be submitted by the Second Party:-

- Original Clean Airway Bill.

- Original detailed Invoice showing commodity description, quantity unit price and total price etc.

- Packing list.

- Certificate and List of Measurements and Weights Gross/Net.

- Mill Inspection/Quality Certificate.

- Warranty Certificate

- Technical catalogue/literature etc.

- Certificate of Origin

- Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

10.0 DELAYS IN THE SUPPLIER’S PERFORMANCE

10.1 Delivery of the Laboratory Equipment e.g. Benzene and oxygenates in Motor

and Aviation Gasoline by FTIR, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Flash Point

(PMCC) Automated, Flash Point (COC), Conradson Carbon Residue (Micro Method),

Cloud and Pour Test Cabinet, TAN/TBN Apparatus (Potentiometer), Viscometer of

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various kinds and constants, Hydrometer, Electronic Analytical Balance, Muffle Furnace,

Sediment Extractor, Dean & Stark Apparatus of water determination, Apparatus for

Oxidation Stability of Mineral Insulating Oil, Apparatus for Oil Separation form

Lubricating Grease, ASTM Color Comparator Digital, Automatic Mini Distillation Unit,

Complete Assembly for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease, Karl Fisher Instrument for

Moisture Determination, Saybolt Colour Comparator (Saybolt Chromometer Method),

Vapour Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method), Kinematic Viscosity Bath for 40

& 100C, ASTM/IP Thermometers for Various Tests with different prices, Bomb

Calorimeter for heating Value, Viscosity by Stabinger method, Foaming Characteristics

Apparatus, Mercaptan Sulphur by Potentiometer (Electrode), Apparatus for Oxidation

Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period Method), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of

Lubricating Greases, Centrifuge Machine for Insolubles in Used Lubricating Grease,

Penetrometer for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease, Salt in Crude Analyzer, Existent

Gum, Automatic Burette for CFR Engine, Portable Octane Analyzer, Chiller for CFR

Engine, Volatility (For LPG), GC for Determination, Residue (For LPG), Copper Strip

Corrosion (For LPG), Sulphur (For LPG), Hydrogen Sulphide (For LPG), Moisture

Content (For LPG), Sampling Cylinders for LPG (Accessories) and UPS and

performance of the services shall be responsibility of Second Party in accordance

with the delivery schedule specified in the Agreement.

11.2 An unexcused delay by the Second Party in the performance of its delivery

obligations shall render the Second Party liable to any or all the following

sanctions:

Forfeiture of its performance security.

Imposition of its liquidated damages.

Termination of Agreement for default.

Procurement of the items at the Risk& Expense of the Second Party.

Blacklisting of the Firm.

12.0 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN CASE OF DELAY

12.1 Subject to Article 12, if the Second Party fails to deliver any or all of the

Equipment or do not perform the Services within the time period(s)

specified in the Agreement, First Party shall, without prejudice to its other

remedies under the agreement deduct from the Contract Price, as

liquidated damages, a sum equivalent to one tenth of one percent (0.1%)

of the Contract Price for each day of delay. The liquidated damages to be

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paid by the Second Party to First Party on account of delay in delivery of

equipment shall not exceed 0.1% to 5% of the contract Price. Once the

maximum is reached, First Party may consider termination of the

agreement and initiation of action(s) in line with Clause 11.2 above.

12.2 If the goods fail to meet any performance figure guaranteed in the

Agreement, then the Second Party shall be given a reasonable opportunity

to carry out on its own expense any work which it considers necessary to

achieve the guaranteed figure, including where necessary the modification

of the goods or any part of them. If after repeated performance tests the

equipment is unable to meet the guaranteed figures the Second Party shall

be liable to pay liquidated damages @ 10% of Contract Price.

13.0 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT

13.1 First Party may, without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of

agreement, by written notice of defaults sent to the Second Party

terminate the agreement and initiate action(s) in line with Clause 11.2

above:

- If supplier fails to deliver any or all the equipment within the time

period(s) specified in the agreement or any extension thereof

granted by HDIP/First Party the agreement will be terminated.

- If Second Party continuously fails to perform any or all other

obligation(s) under the Agreement.

14.0 FORCE MAJEURE

14.1 In the event of either partly hereto being rendered unable, wholly or in part,

by Force Majeure Circumstances to carry out its obligations under this

Agreement, then on such party giving notice and full particulars and other

satisfactory evidence of such Force Majeure circumstance(s) relied upon,

the obligations of the party giving such notice so far as they are affected by

such Force Majeure shall be suspended for the period during which party

is rendered unable as aforesaid, but for no longer period. The term ‘Force

Majeure as employed herein, shall mean Acts of God or public enemy, civil

insurrection, fires, floods earthquakes or other physical disasters, order or

request of the government, blockade or embargo. It is, however, clarified

that strikes, lockouts, shortage or no-availability of raw materials, rains,

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disturbances, other labor disputes or congestions of ports shall not be

covered in the term “Force Majeure”. It is further clarified that during the

established period of ‘Force Majeure’ as contained herein above, neither

Second Party would be entitled for payment nor the First Party would

impose penalty as required under this Agreement.

14.2 In case of ‘Force Majeure’ contingencies last continuously for more than

one month, both parties will agree on the necessary arrangements for the

further implementation of the agreement. In case further implementation is

unforeseeable and impossible, both parties shall arrange for the

termination of the Agreement, but without prejudice to the rights and

obligations prior to such termination it is being understood that each party

shall fulfill its contractual obligations so far as they have fallen due before

the operations of Force Majeure.

15.0 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

15.1 In case of any dispute arising out of the Agreement between the parties the

matter will be referred to the Secretary, Ministry of Energy (Petroleum

Division) Government of Pakistan, who shall be the Sole Arbitrator and his

decision shall be the final and binding on the parties and shall not be called

in question in any Court of Law.

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Annexure-H PERFORMANCE BOND

Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan, Operations Office, Plot No.18, Street-6, H-9/1, Islamabad

WHEREAS (hereinafter called “Supplier) has undertaken in pursuance of the Agreement No.

Dated to supply Laboratory Equipment e.g. Benzene and oxygenates in Motor and Aviation

Gasoline by FTIR, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Flash Point (PMCC) Automated,

Flash Point (COC), Conradson Carbon Residue (Micro Method), Cloud and Pour Test Cabinet,

TAN/TBN Apparatus (Potentiometer), Viscometer of various kinds and constants, Hydrometer,

Electronic Analytical Balance, Muffle Furnace, Sediment Extractor, Dean & Stark Apparatus of

water determination, Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Mineral Insulating Oil, Apparatus for

Oil Separation form Lubricating Grease, ASTM Color Comparator Digital, Automatic Mini

Distillation Unit, Complete Assembly for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease, Karl Fisher

Instrument for Moisture Determination, Saybolt Colour Comparator (Saybolt Chromometer

Method), Vapour Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method), Kinematic Viscosity Bath for

40 & 100C, ASTM/IP Thermometers for Various Tests with different prices, Bomb Calorimeter

for heating Value, Viscosity by Stabinger method, Foaming Characteristics Apparatus,

Mercaptan Sulphur by Potentiometer (Electrode), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline

(Induction Period Method), Apparatus for Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases, Centrifuge

Machine for Insolubles in Used Lubricating Grease, Penetrometer for Cone Penetration of

Lubricating Grease, Salt in Crude Analyzer, Existent Gum, Automatic Burette for CFR Engine,

Portable Octane Analyzer, Chiller for CFR Engine, Volatility (For LPG), GC for Determination,

Residue (For LPG), Copper Strip Corrosion (For LPG), Sulphur (For LPG), Hydrogen Sulphide

(For LPG), Moisture Content (For LPG), Sampling Cylinders for LPG (Accessories) and UPS

(hereinafter called the “Agreement”).

AND WHEREAS it has been stipulated by you in the said Agreement that the Contractor

shall furnish you a bank guarantee for a sum of as security for compliance with the

Contractor’s performance in accordance with the contract.

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AND WHEREAS WE (the name of the Guarantor Bank with complete address) hereby

irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee the payment of Rs……………………. to you

and accordingly covenant and agree as follows.

a) Upon your first and simple demand in writing we (the name of the Guarantor

Bank with complete address) shall immediately and forthwith pay you the full amount of guarantee without any recourse/reference to Contractor/account Partly or any other party and without any question, contestation deferment and without asking for any statement of default, reason justification whatsoever in nature.

b) Any payment made hereunder shall be made free and clear of, and without

deduction for or on account of, any present or future taxes, levies of import duties, charges, fees, deductions, or withholdings of any nature whatsoever and by whosoever imposed.

The covenants herein contained constitute unconditional and irrevocable direct obligation

of the Guarantor. No alternation in the terms of the Contract or in the extent or nature of

the work to be performed there-under no allowance of time by you or other forbearance

or concession or any other act or omission by you which but for this provision might

exonerate or discharge the Guarantor shall in any way release the Guarantor from any

liability hereunder.

d) The Guarantee shall remain valid in full force effect up to or issue of statement

of discharge by your authorized representative or return of original guarantee whichever is later.

e) This Guarantee shall be binding on us and our successors in interest.

f) This Guarantee is governed by and shall be constructed in accordance with laws and regulations of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF (Authorized Signature & Seal)

………………………………..

(GUARANTOR BANK) ………………………………..

Date………………………….

Address……………………….

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Appendix-I

Benzene and oxygenates in Motor and Aviation Gasoline by FTIR (ASTM-5845, 4053, 6277)

Interferometer: Michelson Interferometer (laser and Temperature controlled design)

Sealed structure

Auto dryer provision

Dynamic Alignment Mechanism

Dust, Shock, Vibration, Moisture Free Design

Beam Splitter: Optics Windows

KBr, ZnSe, ZnS, SiO, Ge Hydrophobic Optics, Optimized for Mid-IR fuel spectra

(No degradation in > 50pc Humidity)

Spectral Range: 4000-550 cm-1 IR Spectrum. Full range optimization especially dedicated to

benzene & oxygenates spectra in gasoline

Detector: Cryogenics Free DLTGS / LiTaO3 or any Latest Det Tech with Peltier Temp

Control

S/N Ratio: Should be >15,000:1

Sample Compartment: Capable to accommodate Gasoline, Diesel, Bio-D, JET Fuel samples,

Dust / Moisture Free, Automatic sample Introduction, auto Rinse, Clean etc.

Software: Qualitative & Quantitative application software along with calibration spectra

footprints, Especially Real Time Correlation Required for Quantitative Benzene & Oxygenates in

Gasoline.

Operating System: Microsoft windows

Function Temperature: 10-40 °C

Function Humidity: 80% max

Standards: Calibration standards, Reference Standards, with certificates

Interface: USB

Validation Program: Complies with ASTM, Calibration certificates, Real Time IQ, OQ, PQ

required at time of I&C

Operational Training (Hands on)

Periodic Maintenance/service/user Manuals with schematics (electronic/pneumatic) soft and

hard copy.

Spares and Consumables: OEM recommended spares and consumables for 2 years moderate

operation (Separate Price from the essential Accessories and equipment needed for unit operation.)

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Warranty: one year for parts and service

Compatible Computer with laser Printer along with software.

Complete with all standard essential accessories to perform tests as per ASTM method.

Note: Vendor should quote only latest models with Exact Model Name with O.E.M traceable online

official website, Obsolete or about to obsolete models will be rejected straight, without giving

any reason.

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Appendix-II

Specifications of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (ASTM D3831 D-5863, D-3237, D-

4528, D-5184, and IP-470)

Monochromator: Aberration corrected Czerny-Turner mounting/Littrow design with

motorized drive

Wavelength range: 180-900 nm

Bandwidth: 0.2, 0.7, 1.3, 2.0L nm (4step automatic switching)

Detector: Photomultiplier tube/Solid state detector

Optics: Optical Double beam (diffraction grating/prism)

Background Correction: Dual Background correction

a) High speed self reversal method

b) D2 lamp method

c) Zeeman BG correction

Baseline Correction: Automatic

Burner Type: Air-cooled premix burner

Flame Type: Automatic flame ignition

Air-C2H2

N2O-C2H2

Burner Head: 4-10 cm slot (Titanium). Separate for air-acetylene (10 cm) Nitrous oxide-acetylene

(5 cm).

Nebulizer: Pt-Ir capillary, PTFE orifice, Ceramic impact bead (capable of handling

hydrofluoric acid)

Flow rate Control: Automatic Fuel gas flow rate setting (0.1L/min step)

Coded single element Hollow Cathode Lamps for the following Metals:

i) Aluminum (Al)

ii) Calcium (Ca)

iii) Silicon (Si)

iv) Magnesium (Mg)

v) Zinc (Zn)

vi) Manganese (Mn)

viii) Potassium (K)

ix) Vanadium (V)

x) Lead (Pb)

xi) Nickel (Ni)

xii) Chromium (Cr)

xiii) Copper (Cu)

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vii) Sodium (Na)

xiv) Iron (Fe)

Lamp Mode: facility for mounting of both HCL and EDL should be available

Software: PDF report generation, Data base integration, Predefined methods database.

Software installation disc with open license, not machine specific license.

Operating System: Microsoft Windows

Safety Features: Automatic Gas Leak Check

Automatic Air-N2O switching

Flame monitor

Gas pressure monitor

Drain Tank Level Monitor

Automatic Flame Extinction

Air Compressor Oil free

Exhaust assembly (complete)

Gas Cylinders with pressure gauges for both Acetylene and Nitrous Oxide (imported)

Calibration Standards: Oil soluble standards for the above-mentioned metals with

certificates.

Mn Standard for Mn in Gasoline with certificate.

Certified reference material with certificates.





hard copy.




Compatible Computer with laser Printer along with software.

Complete with all standard essential accessories to perform tests as per ASTM method.

Note: Vendor should quote only latest models with Exact Model Name with O.E.M traceable online

official website, Obsolete or about to obsolete models will be rejected straight, without giving

any reason.

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Appendix-III

Automatic Flash Point (PMCC) Apparatus (ASTM D-93 Procedure A, B & C, IP-34)

Fast cooling & ready after completion of each test.

Measuring range: 40 – 370 oC

Products: distillate fuels, residual fuel, biodiesel

Test Cup, Test Cover: brass

Stirring rate rpm, dipping of ignition source, rise in temp oC/min etc as per ASTM D93

Procedure A, B & C.

Electrically heated model: 1000 W Ni-Cr heater.

(Temperature measuring device)

Pt 100 Temperature Sensor.

Flash point reported corrected to barometric pressure.

Touch display preferable. If touch pad buttons, panel given, then external keyboard must be

provided.

Standard Accessories: As per ASTM method.

Calibration Standard and Certified Reference Material as per ASTM D 93 for aviation fuel, Diesel

with certificates.






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Appendix-IV

Flash Point ASTM D-92 Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

Cleveland Open Cup Apparatus (automated)

Temperature Measuring Device: an electronic temperature measuring device, such as a resistance

thermometer or thermocouple. The device shall exhibit the same temperature response as the

mercury thermometers.

Test Flame Device: As mentioned in method (both electric ignition source & gas flame

availability)

COC Calibration standards & CRMs with certificates.

Application range up to 400 °C (°C/°F selectable)

Ignition Gas

Heating According to methods, programmable and pre-heat

mode

Detection.of

flash and fire point Ionization detector

Sample temperature Pt100 glass probe

Barometric.pressure

correction Automatic correction

Safety Overheat protection, automatic shut-off

Resolution 0.1 °C


Calibration Standard and Certified Reference Material with certificates





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Appendix-V

Apparatus for Conradson Carbon Residue ASTM D-189

(Micro carbon residue method alternate ASTM D4530 equivalent to ASTM D-189)

Ambient relative humidity for use maximum 85% non-condensing

Oven temp ambient to 550 °C, Oven temp probe thermocouple

Temp resolution 1 °C, OVEN Type conform ASTM D 4530 standard. Cooling of oven by

compressed air for 40 minutes, maximum upstream gas pressure 2 bar. Maximum sample No. 12,

heating rate 15 °C/min, Temp safety device by separate thermocouple set at 550 °C



Validation Program: Complies with ASTM, Calibration certificates, Real Time IQ, OQ,

PQ required at time of I&C


Periodic Maintenance/service/user Manuals with schematics (electronic/pneumatic)

soft and hard copy.

Spares and Consumables: OEM recommended spares and consumables for 2 years

moderate operation (Separate Price from the essential Accessories and equipment needed for

unit operation.)


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Appendix-VI

Cloud and Pour Point Test Cabinet

Conforming Standards: ASTM D-97, ASTM D-2500

Operating range: ambient to –68°C

Precision: ±1°C

Working temperature: 0 to 35°C

Products: HSD, Lube oil, Furnace oil, Black oils.

Measuring Range for pour point of a product: Maximum -33°C

Test jars: cylindrical of clear glass, flat bottom, 33.2 mm in height. Inside diameter of jar

can range from 30.0 mm – 32.4 mm. The jar shall have a line to indicate a sample height

54 mm ± 3 mm above the inside bottom.

Temperature measuring device:

Liquid in glass thermometers:

High cloud & Pour -38oC to +50oC, ASTM 5C or IP 1C

Low cloud & Pour - 80oC to +20oC, ASTM 6C or IP 2C

Cork: to fit the test jar, and should be bored centrally for the test thermometer.

Jacket: Water tight, cylindrical, metal, flat-bottomed. 115mm ± 3mm depth. Inside

diameter of 44.2mm – 45.8mm.

Disk: Cork or felt, 6mm thick to fit loosely inside the jacket.

Gasket Ring Form: 5mm in thickness, to fit snugly around the outside of the test jar and

loosely inside the jacket.

Material of gasket: may be made of rubber, leather or other material that is elastic enough

to cling the test jar and hard enough to hold its shape. Its purpose is to prevent the test jar

from touching the jacket.

Bath or Baths: maintained at temperatures-18°C, -33°C and -51°C, with a firm support to

hold the jacket vertical.






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Appendix-VII

Potentiometer for determination of Total Acid Number (TAN)/Total Base Number (TBN)

Fully Automated TAN/TBN analysis according to ASTM D-664 and D-2896

Electrode: For non-aqueous titrations according to method specifications

1. Measurement range: pH:(0.00~14.00)

pH; mV:(-1999.0~1999.0)mV; Temperature:(0.0~100.0)°C.

2. Resolution: pH :0.01pH;mV:0.1mV;Temperature: 0.1°C.

3. Accuracy: pH :±0.01pH ±1 bit ;mV:±0.2mV±1 bit ;Temperature:±0.3°C±1 bit;

4. Sensitivity of controlling titration: ±2mV.

5. Repeatability of titration analysis: 0.2%

6. All chemicals and solvents required for analysis of TAN & TBN.

Ambient Temperature: (5.0~40.0)°C;

Relative Humidity: ≤80%

Power supply: (100--240)V; frequency:(50/60)Hz;







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Appendix-VIII

Viscometers of various kind and constants

Conforming Standard: ASTM D-445

Products: HSD, Furnace Oil, Lube Oil.

Suspended Level Viscometers:

Viscometer No. Constant

S6/E-248 0.3365

S6/E-212 0.3266

S4/E-269 0.03258

S7/26064 1.026

S6/E-236 0.33487

S6/E-243 0.33143

Reverse Flow Viscometers:

Viscometer No. Constant

S4/E-912 0.10332

S6/E-874 0.9693

S6/E-885 1.013

S5/E-843 0.3472

All with Calibration Certificate.

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Appendix-IX

Hydrometers


Products: HSD, PMG, Kerosene Oil, Furnace Oil, Lube Oil.

Hydrometers Density, g/mL@15°C of following range:

0.700-0.750

0.750-0.800

0.800-0.850

0.850-0.900

0.900-0.950

0.950-1.00

1.00-1.050

Hydrometers Specific Gravity @ 60/60°F of following range:

0.700-0.750

0.750-0.800

0.800-0.850

0.850-0.900

0.900-0.950

0.950-1.00

1.00-1.050

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Electrical Analytical Balance

Weighing capacity: 220g

Repeatability: +/- 0.0001g

Readability: +/- 0.0001g

Typical stabilization time: 2s

Type of calibration: isoCAL plus Programmable with External Weights Calibration.

OIML –M 1 Class standard weights of5 mg, 10 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 500 mg, 1 gm, 5 gm,

10 gm, 20 gm, 50 gm traceable to international standards.

Maintenance/service/user Manuals with schematics

Warranty: One year for parts and service

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Appendix-XI

Muffle Furnace

Heating chamber: High Purity Alumina Ceramic Fiber

Working Temperature: 1100°C

Temperature Control: PID

Heating Rate: ≥30C/min

Control Accuracy: ±1°C

Door: Side Open

Master Digital Reference Thermometer with calibration certificate

Temperature Range –200°C to 962°C (–328°F to 1764°F)

Temperature Accuracy as given below

–100°C: 0.004°C

0°C: 0.006°C

100°C: 0.009°C

200°C: 0.012°C

300°C: 0.015°C

400°C: 0.018°C

500°C: 0.021°C

600°C: 0.024°C

Temperature Resolution 0.001°C

Spares and Accessories: For two years


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Appendix-XII

Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. All conforms to the

specifications as mentioned in ASTM D-473

1. Extraction apparatus consist of:

Extraction Flask

Condenser

Extraction thimble

Thimble Basket

Water Cup

2. Hot plate

3. Analytical balance (accuracy of 0.1 mg)

4. Non-Aerating mixer: insertion mixer or circulating mixer

5. Oven: capable of maintaining a temperature

of 50 to 250°C.

6. Cooling Vessel: desiccator

7. Temperature Measuring Device: thermometer, capable of measuring the temperature of

the sample to the nearest 1°C (2°F).

Toluene: TABLE 1 Typical Characteristics for ACS Reagent Grade Toluene

Assay 99.5+ %

Color (APHA) 10

Boiling range (initial to dry point) 2.0°C

Residue after evaporation 0.001 %

Substances darkened by H2SO4 passes test

Sulfur compounds (as S) 0.003 %

Water (H2O) (by Karl Fischer titration) 0.03 %

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Appendix-XIII

Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation ASTM D-95


Products: Petroleum Products, tars and other bituminous materials

Measuring Range: 0-25% volume

Glass Flask: 1000mL capacity

Metal Still: A glass or metal vessel with a short neck and suitable joint for accommodating the

reflux tube of the trap. Vessels of 500, 1000, and 2000-mL nominal capacity have proved

satisfactory.

Hot Plate with temperature control

Condenser: a reflux condenser.

Receiver/Glass Trap: Graduated glass trap, graduation interval 0.05mL

Glass Beads: to reduce bumping.

Chemicals: Industrial Grade Xylene and Toluene.


Maintenance/service/user Manuals

Spares and Consumables: For two years


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Appendix-XIV

Automatic Apparatus For The Determination Of Oxidation Stability Of Mineral Insulating

Oils ASTM D 2440

- Aluminium block bath with jackets 27 mm diameter and 140 mm height for oxidation tubes.

- Stainless steel heaters.

- High efficiency thermal insulation.

- Microprocessor thermoregulator, PID action with built-in digital display 0.1°C accuracy.

Probe: Pt100 RTD For working temperature from ambient to 220°C ± 0.1°C.

- Safety device against overheating.

- Set of electronic mass flow controllers with digital display and knob to adjust set point in ml/h.

Range: 0 to 1200 ml/min with 1 ml resolution.

- Two thermometer jackets, one for the block and one for the top plate as prescribed by the test

method.

- Easy access control box containing all the electronics. Anodized aluminium control panel with






Periodic Maintenance/service/user Manuals with schematics (electronic/pneumatic) soft

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moderate operation (Separate Price from the essential Accessories and equipment needed for unit

operation.)


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Appendix-XV

Oil Separation from Lubricating Grease (ASTM D-1742)

Pressure Bleeding Test Cell

Test Beaker, 20mL

ASTM 57F Thermometer. Range: –4 to +122°F

ASTM 57C Thermometer. Range: –20 to +50°C

Cup, Cover & Sieve Strainer: Tightly fitting cup and cover which contains a 75-μm (No.200)

sieve strainer for supporting the grease.

Stainless Steel Sieve: The 75-μm (No. 200) stainless steel sieve shall conform to the

requirements of Specification E11. The diameter of the 75 μm (No. 200) sieve shall be 104.8

mm (41⁄8 in.).

Funnel: for collecting separated oil.

Fitting: A fitting is provided in the cover for inlet air (1.72 kPa (0.25 psi)) and a hole is

provided in the side of the cup to prevent back pressure.

Beaker: A 20-mL beaker for retaining the separated oil.

Air Pressure Supply and Regulation: An air pressure supply, controlled by reducing valves

or regulators, capable of maintaining air pressure at 1.72 ±0.07 kPa, should be used. A

manometer, or other suitable pressure indicating device, and a pressure relief valve to protect

against pressure surge should be included in the pressure system.







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Appendix-XVI

ASTM Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale) ASTM D-1500

Automated colorimeter for Saybolt and ASTM Color combine tester preferred.

Colorimeter: As per ASTM method

Sample Container: As per method


Products: Petroleum Products such as lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel fuel oils, and

petroleum waxes.

Colorimeter: consisting of light source, glass color standards, sample container housing

with cover.

Sample Container: Glass Jar cylindrical, clear glass jar with a flat bottom of 30 to 32.4

mm internal diameter, 115 to 125 mm in external height and a wall thickness not greater

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Appendix-XVII

Automatic distillation Apparatus

Conforming Standards: ASTM D-7344, ASTM D-7345, ASTM D86

Products: Petroleum products & distillate fuels.

Measuring Range: 20oC – 400oC boiling range

Pressure Transducer—A pressure transducer with a minimum range of 0 kPa to 120 kPa

with a minimum resolution of 0.1 kPa shall be used. The minimum accuracy shall be ±0.1

kPa.


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Appendix-XVIII

Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease ASTM D-566 Automatic

Maximum Temperature: 550°F (288°C)

- Aluminium heating block with test tube jacket.

- Stainless steel heater.

- Water cooling system: to cool down the heating block at the end of the analysis. The cooling

cycle is automatically started when a drop is detected.

The cooling time is programmable via PC.

- Software characteristics: selection of the ASTM test method, possibility to change the setpoint

during the test, selectable cooling time, storage of test results and print test reports,

- Safety alarm.

- Dropping point detector based on a photocell system.



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Appendix-XIX

Karl Fisher Instrument for Moisture Determination

KARL FISHCER AUTO TITRATOR (automatic)

Methods: Water in petroleum hydrocarbons by coulometry conforms to ASTM D6304 Range: 1 ppm to 5 % in Petroleum hydrocarbons

Results: ppm, mg/kg, % & μg water

Ready to use methods

Predefined methods with calculations formulas should be available.

Stirrer

Integrated Magnetic Stirrer

Generator Cell Without diaphragm Optimized Reagent control Solvent manager or reagent control Data Monitoring Test measurement data online display during

run Auto start Automatic start after sample addition Drift measurement Online, < 2 μg/min Resolution 0.1 μg Repeatability 0.3% at >1 mg H2O Ambient Temperature +5 to 40°C Humidity 80% Max

Standard Accessories and reagents: As per ASTM method.


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Appendix-XX

Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products (Saybolt Chromometer Method) ASTM D-156

Automated colorimeter for Saybolt and ASTM Color combine tester

Scope: Light colored petroleum products including aviation fuels, kerosene, naphthas, white

mineral oils, hydrocarbon solvents and petroleum waxes

Range: -16 (darkest) to +30 (lightest)

Resolution: 1

Spectrophotometer:.

Measuring principle 16 interference filters

Spectral response 420 – 710 nm

Bandwidth 20 nm

Repeatability

- chromaticity (x y) ± 0.0002

- transmittance ± 0.25 %

- Saybolt values ± 1

Measurement time Less than 25 seconds

Calibration Single key press; fully automated

Light source 5 Volt, 10 Watt tungsten halogen lamp (lens ended)

Illuminant CIE Illuminant A, C, D65

Observer 2°, 10°

Path length 0.004″ – 6″ (0.1 – 153 mm)

Interface Parallel printer port, RS 232 port

Input voltage Universal, via external power supply

Approvals CE Display 2 x 40-character, back-lit LCD

Keypad 21-key membrane keypad; washable polyester with audible feedback

Color Standards



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Appendix-XXI

Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method) (ASTM D-323)

Product: Gasoline

Measuring Range: Petroleum products having Reid Vapour Pressure below 180kPa (26psi).

Reid Vapor Pressure Apparatus, consisting of two chambers, a vapor chamber (upper

section) and a liquid chamber (lower section), shall conform to the following requirements:

Vapor Chamber: The upper section or chamber, a cylindrical vessel having the inside

dimensions of 51 ± 3 mm (2 ± 1⁄8 in.) in diameter and 254 ± 3 mm (10 6 1⁄8 in.) in length.

Liquid Chambers: with one opening and two openings.

Pressure Gauge: The pressure gauge shall be a Bourdon type spring gauge of test gauge

quality 100 to 150 mm (4.5 to 6.5 in.) in diameter provided with a nominal 6.35-mm (0.25-in.)

male thread connection with a passageway not less than 4.7 mm (3⁄16 in.) in diameter from the

Bourdon tube to the atmosphere.

Cooling Bath: A cooling bath having temperature range between 0 and 1 (32 and 34°F).

Water Bath: for maintaining the bath at a constant temperature of37.8 ± 0.1°C (100 ± .2°F).

Thermometer: ASTM Reid Vapor Pressure Thermometer: ASTM 18C (18F) having a range

from 34 to 42°C (94 to 108°F).

Pressure Measuring Device: The pressure measuring device with a minimum accuracy of 0.5

kPa (0.07 psi) with increments no larger than 0.5 kPa (0.07 psi).

Dead-Weight Tester: A dead weight tester may be used as the pressure measuring device for

checking gauge readings above 180 kPa (26 psi).

Sample Transfer Connection: device for removing liquid from the sample container without

interfering with the vapor space.

Flexible Coupler: A suitable flexible coupling shall be provided for connection of the rotating

vapor pressure apparatus to the pressure measuring device.

Vapor Chamber Tube: The vapor chamber tube of inner diameter 3 mm (1⁄8 in.) and length

of 114 mm (4.5 in.)


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Kinematic Viscosity Bath for 40 & 100C (ASTM D445)

Temperature-Controlled Bath—02 in numbers (01 for 40°C and 01 for 100°C) with

suitable liquid.

Temperature control: the temperature control of bath liquid shall be within the range

from 15 to 100°C.

Temperature Measuring Device: In the Range from 0 to 100°C—calibrated liquid-in-

glass thermometers of accuracy of +/-0.02°C or better, or any other thermometric device

of equal or better accuracy.

Timing Device—timing device that is capable of taking readings with a discrimination of

0.1 s or better and has an accuracy within +/-0.07 %

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Appendix-XXIII

ASTM Thermometers for Various tests

Designatio

n

Test Method ASTM IP Temp Range

Quantity

D-1298 Sp. gravity 12F -5 to +215°F 10

D-93 Flash Point 9C -5 to +110°C 15

D-92 Flash Point 11C -5 to +400°C 10

IP-170 Flash point Abel cup 74C -35 to +70°C 10

D-97 Pour point 5C -38 to +50C 20

D-130 Copper Strip

Corrosion

12C -20 to +102°C 10

D-445 Kin. Viscosity @40°C 120C 38.6 to 41.4°C 10

Kin. Viscosity

@100°C

121C 98.6 to 101.4°C 10

D-86 Distillation (PMG) 7C -2 to +300°C 10

D-86 Distillation (HSD) 8C -2 to +400°C 10

D-2699 RON 83F +60 to +160°F 10

Total

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Calorific Value (Bomb Calorimeter)

Conforming standards: ASTM D240, D4809, D5865

Working Principle: Iso-Peribol

Measurement Range: upto 12000 cal/g

Resolution: 0.0001 cal/g

Precision: 0.05%/0.1%

Oxygen Filling: Automatic Hands Free

Bomb Wash: Automatic

Water Measurement Automatic

Dosing and Drying:

Bomb Lift: Automatic

Temperature Resolution: 0.0001°C

Chiller Unit and closed loop water circulation.

Balance : 0.1 mg

Balance Communication: USB

Printer Communication: USB

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Viscosity measurement by Stabinger Viscometer (ASTM-D7042 and ASTM-D4052)

Stabinger viscometer (viscometer that uses a rotational coaxial cylinder for viscosity

measurement (Bearing Free Design).

Temperature range: -60 °C to +135 °C

Viscosity range: below 15000 mm²/s

Density range: 0.6 g/cm3 to 3 g/cm3

Full Injection Automation Optional

Digital Density analyzer: (U-shaped oscillating sample tube and a system, for electronic

excitation and frequency counting).

Temperature control: Thermoelectric peltier heating and cooling system.

Syringes: 5ml in volume with a luer tip (6 syringes in quantity).

Flow-Through or pressure adapter (Bubble free sample introduction)

Screen: Partical filter having Aperture of 75µm.

Magnet: Magnetic stirring rods to remove iron fillings from sample.

Standards & Certified Reference standards: For density and viscosity of HSD and

lubricating oils.

Digital thermometer (with a probe diameter around 6.25 mm and maximal length around

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Appendix-XVI

Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils ASTM D-892

Automated apparatus as per method

Standard Accessories and Reagents: As per ASTM method.

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Appendix-XXVII

Mercaptan Sulpur by Potentiometer (electrode) automatic ASTM D-3227

Cell System, consisting of a reference and indicating electrode. The reference electrode should be

a sturdy, pencil type glass electrode, having a shielded lead connected to ground. The indicating

electrode shall be made from a silver wire, 2 mm (0.08 in.) in diameter or larger, mounted in an

insulated support.

Reagents as per ASTM method.

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Appendix-XXVIII

Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period Method) ASTM D-525

Oxidation Pressure Vessel, Glass Sample Container and Cover, Accessories, Pressure Gauge,

and Oxidation Bath, as per ASTM method.

Thermometer Temperature Range: 95 to 103°C

Thermometer Number

ASTM IP

22C 24C

Gum Solvent—Mixture of equal volumes of toluene and acetone, both of which shall be of 99 %

minimum purity.

Oxygen—Commercially-available extra-dry oxygen of not less than 99.6 % purity.







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Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Grease by the Oxygen Pressure Vessel Method

(ASTM D-942)

Thermometers:

Thermometer Number

Temperature Range ASTM IP

95 to 103°C 22C 24C

204 to 218°F 22F 24F

The apparatus consists of:

Oxidation Pressure Vessel: Made of 18 % chromium, 8 % nickel alloys steel.

The pressure vessel shall be capable of withstanding with safety a working pressure of 180 psi

(1241 kPa) at 99°C (210°F) and provided with a lead or TFE-fluorocarbon gasket for sealing.

Pressure Gauge: graduated in intervals of 1 psi (6.89 kPa) per scale division, with a maximum

reading of at least 120 psi (827 kPa) and capable of an accuracy of at least 0.5 psi (3.45 kPa),

within the interval 90 to 120 psi (621 to 827 kPa).

Oil Bath: capable of being controlled at 99±0.5°C (210± 1°F), with a temperature gradient less

than 1°F (0.5°C).

Pump or stirrer: Circulation of the oil heating medium by a pump or stirring.

Holder: constructed of 18 % chromium, 8 % nickel alloy steel.

Sample Dishes: made of glass.

Gas: Oxygen, of not less than 99.5 % purity.

n-Heptane: Cleaning Solution, capable of satisfactorily cleaning the glassware used in the test.

The criterion for satisfactory cleaning shall be a matching of the quality of that obtained with

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Appendix-XXX

Insolubles in Used Lubricating Oils ASTM D-893

Centrifuge Tube cone-shaped, conforming to the dimensions given method, and made of

thoroughly annealed glass. The graduations, numbered shall be clear and distinct and the mouth

constricted in shape for closure with a cork.

Centrifuge, meeting all safety requirements for normal use and capable of whirling two or more

filled centrifuge tubes at a speed that can be controlled to give a relative centrifugal force (rcf)

between 600 and 700 at the tips of the tubes. The revolving head, trunnion rings, and trunnion

cups, including the rubber cushion, shall be soundly constructed to withstand the maximum

centrifugal force capable of being delivered by the power source. The trunnion cups and cushions

shall firmly support the tubes when the centrifuge is in motion. The centrifuge shall be enclosed

by a metal shield or case strong enough to eliminate danger if any breakage occurs.

Oven, either explosion-proof, Class A, safety rated, or solvent venting, capable of maintaining a

temperature of 105 °C ± 3 °C.

Solvents/Chemicals

Reagent Grade:

n–butyl diethanolamine (2,21– (butylimino) diethanol

Ethanol, denatured—conforming to either Formula 30 or 3A of the U.S. Bureau of Internal

Revenue.

Pentane

Propan–2–ol (isopropyl alcohol)

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Appendix-XXXI

Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease ASTM D-217 (Automated)

Penetrometer: The instrument shall be capable of indicating depth in tenths of a millimeter.

Standard Penetrometer Cone: Standard Cone, for measuring penetrations up to 475, consisting

of a conical body of magnesium or other suitable material with detachable, hardened steel tip.

Optional Cone, for measuring penetrations up to 400, consisting of a conical body of brass or

corrosion-resistant steel with detachable, hardened steel tip.

Grease Worker, comprising a grease cup, cover, and plunger assembly, in accordance with

method, constructed for either manual or mechanical operation.

Grease Worker Drive, Motorized, in accordance withA1.6, which allows for working the grease

at a rate of 60 ± 10double strokes per minute.

Grease Cutter, in accordance with A1.7, is used for preparation of samples for block penetration.

Temperature Bath, capable of controlling the bath temperature at 25 ± 0.5°C (77 ± 1°F) and

designed to bring the assembled grease worker to test temperature conveniently.

Spatula, corrosion-resistant, having a stiff blade nominally32 mm (1.25 in.) wide and at least 150

mm (6 in.) long.

Temperature-Measuring Device, with a sheath length of approximately 200 mm (8 in.) and a

sheath diameter of approximately 3.7 mm (0.145 in.) (small enough to fit through the vent cock).

The temperature range of the device should be wide enough to allow it to be immersed in grease

at approximately38°C (100°F) without damage. The scale should have small enough divisions (or

digital resolution) to allow the user to read 60.5°C (61°F). A spacer can be applied to the upper

portion of the sheath to hold the tip just above the perforated plate of the grease worker and in the

bulk of the sample (seeA1.3).

Overflow Ring (optional), in accordance with A1.8, is a useful device for catching grease scraped

from the sample surface as well as any grease forced by the penetrometer cone to overflow from

the cup. This grease can be returned to the worker cup for subsequent testing.

Appropriate Volatile Gum-free Solvent, for example, light petroleum naphtha.

Cloth or Paper Wiper, for wiping grease from the penetrometer cone. The wiper should be soft,

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Salts in Crude Oil (ASTM D-3230)

Concentration Range: 0 to 150 lb/1000 bbl (0 to 500mg/kg).

Electrometric chloride Apparatus (Control unit and set of electrodes and all accessories given

in the method D-3230)

Capable of producing and displaying several voltage levels to electrodes and current (mA)

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Gum contents in Fuels by Jet Evaporation

Existent /washed gum in gasoline ONLY

ASTM D-381

Heating Aluminum Block

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Appendix-XXXIV

Automatic Burettes

- For reference fuels blending for Octane Number determination by CFR engines according

to ASTM D 2699, D 2700

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Portable Octane Tester (ASTM D2699 and D2700)

Measures all grades of unleaded gasoline

Detection Range: Octane number range from 75 to 99.9

Displays results in 20 seconds Built-in printer and LCD display

Directly measures octane number for {(R+M)}/2, RON and MON

Includes RS-232/USB output, Printer Attachment Option

Results traceable to official knock engine laboratory

HMI (Touch or Water Proof Press/Push Buttons)

Accuracy: +/-0.1 RON

Operating conditions:

Ambient temperature: from +5°C to +40°C, Humidity: 80%,

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Chiller for CFR Engine (ASTM 2699)

Chiller compatible with CFR engines as per ASTM D 2699.

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Volatility of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ASTM D-1837

Weathering Tube: Cone shaped tube, 100 mL, 203 mm, graduated to 0.05 mL.

Water Bath: 38 mm depth, maintained at 15-21°C

Armoured weathering Test Thermometer: 99C-92 C, -50°C to 5°C.

Pre-cooling Equipment: Cooling Coil and Cooling Vessel according to ASTM-D1837

Motorized Stirring, Cooling Bath Temp (-55 to 30°C), PT100 Sensing, Digital Display Temp

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Gas Chromatograph for the determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum Gases

and Propane/Propene Mixtures (ASTM D2163)

Any Gas chromatograph provided with linear temperature programmable column oven. The

temperature control must be capable of obtaining a retention time repeatability of 0.05 min (3 sec)

throughout the scope of analysis.

Detector: Flame Ionization detector having a sensitivity of 0.5ppm or less for the compounds

mentioned in the standard method.

Injector: heated splitting type injector that is operated isothermally.

Column:

LPG Injector Assembly: GC should be equipped with LPG sampling valve/injector with an

internal fixed sample volume between 0.2 to 0.5 µL. The valve shall be rated for at least 200psi

above the vapor pressure of the sample at the valve operating temperature. A 2 to 7 µm packed

screen type filter should be provided at the sample inlet port of the sampling valve to remove

possible particulate material from the sample.

LPG Injector should be equipped with Sample cylinder hook up provision along with Injector

Automatic Controller. May be directly or indirectly mounted on to GC SSL.

Vapor Sampling (Optional):

Columns:

1 Analytical Column: The recommended column is 50m by 0.53 mm (I.D) Na2SO4

deactivated Al2O3 porous layer open tubular (PLOT) column .Alternatively any column(s) that

provides appropriate component separation.

2 Pre Column: A column such as a 10 to 30 section of 0.53 mm (I.D) 1µm film thickness

dimethylpolysiloxane or polyethylene glycol capillary column or a 9 to 15 cm section of the same

column material s the analytical column or any pre column that provides the desired retention of

C5 olefins, hexanes and heavier components.

Reference Gas Mixture: Individual and mixed component reference material. Due to high

pressure of methane and ethylene, be limited to 0.2 vol% of the mixture composition. Calibration

standards are contained in floating piston cylinders pressurized to at least 200 psi above the vapour

pressure of the mixture.

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Moisture Trap

Calories calculation software

Computer any latest

Printer: laser jet


Accessories: (He Gas cylinders, Hydrogen generators, de-ionized water assembly, Nitrogen gas

generators, LPG injector.







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Residue in LP Gases ASTM D-2158

Centrifuge Tube: Cone shaped, 100 mL, 203 mm, compatible with method specifications.

Pre cooling equipment: Cooling Coil and Cooling Vessel according to ASTM-D1837

Syringe: 2mL. graduated in 0.1 ml, equipped with a needle 200±5mm long

Thermometer: Low range ASTM, 5C & 6C. High range ASTM 57C.

Water Bath: controlled at 38±2°C

Copper Wire: 1-2 mm dia, 10mm longer than centrifuge tube height.

Absorbent paper.

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Copper Strip Corrosion for LPG ASTM D-1838

LPG Corrosion Test Cylinder: stainless steel, shall be constructed to withstand a minimum

hydrostatic pressure of 6900kPa (1000psi).

Water Bath: capable of being maintained at 37.8°C ±0.5°C (100°F±1°F) incorporates suitable

support to hold the test cylinder in an upright position.

Temperature Sensing Device: capable of monitoring the desired test temperature in the bath to

within accuracy of ±0.5°C (1°F)

Strip Polishing Vise: to hold the copper strip firmly without marring the edges.

Copper Strips: as per specifications mentioned in the method.

Surface Polishing materials: Silicon Carbide grit paper (220grit) and (120-150grit)

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Determination of Total Sulphur in gaseous hydrocarbons and LPG by UV Fluorescence

ASTM D-6667

Furnace: Temperature range (1075 ±25°C)

Combustion Tube: A quartz combustion tube

Flow Control: flow controllers

Drier Tube: Permeation dryer

UV Fluorescence Detector: A quantitative detector capable of measuring light emitted from

the fluorescence of sulfur dioxide by UV light.

Sample Inlet System

Strip Chart Recorder: Electronic data logger, integrator or recorder.

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Hydrogen Sulphide in Liquefied Petroleum Gases (Lead Acetate Method) ASTM D-2420

Temperature Range: +5 to 150°C

Temperature control stability: ±0.05°C

Temperature readout accuracy: ±0.5°C

Stainless Steel cylinder 500mL with valve

Flow meter range: 2-3 L/min

Thermometer Range: -5 to +110°C

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Moisture content (for LPG)

Dryness of Propane (Valve Freeze Method ASTM D-2713

Propane Water Test Valve as per ASTM method

Stop Watch

LP Gas Sample Cylinder having minimum capacity of 11L

Connection Tubing







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Sampling Cylinders for LPG (Accessories)

High Pressure Sample Cylinder (ASTM D-1265)

Floating Piston Cylinder (ASTM D-3700)

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UPS

Topology On-Line Double Conversion w/ EcoMode

Rectifier Technology IGBT Bridge

Inverter Technology IGBT Bridge

INPUT Voltage 230v S-Phase with GND

Voltage Range -25%/+20% -20%/15% -15%/+10%

Frequency 50Hz, +/- 10%

Input Power Factor > 0.98 lagging

OUTPUT Voltage 220v with AVR, plus gnd

Output Apparent PW 15Kva

Output Active PW 12KW

PF (Output) 0.9

Frequency 50Hz, +/- 1%

Crest Factor < 3:1

Overload Capability/Inverter 125% for 10 min / 150% for 1

min

BYPASS 100% Rated Static Switch

Overload Capability/Bypass

Operating Efficiency Up to 98% EcoMode ; > 90% Dbl Conversion

Battery Type Valve Regulated Lead Acid

Min Discharge Voltage (programmable)

Operating Temp - Module (0-40 deg C)

Humidity 0-95% non-condensing

EMI/Surge Protection FCC Class A

Programable alarms/relays

Std Warranty - UPS Module 24 Months

Std Warranty - UPS Batteries 24 Months