EEU Specification for GC (Gas Chromatograph)
Reference Specification for test setup having GC (Gas Chromatograph) with HEAD SPACE AUTO SAMPLER to carry out Dissolved Gas Analysis of insulating oils as per International Standard ASTM-3612-02 Method - C
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
a) Supply: All required Items/Instruments/spares/consumables/connecting cables/power cables/communication cables/ Instrument manuals/ service manuals/ certificates/ training course materials/ Original software/ Original licensed data station operating software/ Educational CD ROM that are essentials to understand the basic and advanced gas chromatography and any other parts/items that are essential to complete the supply, Installation and commissioning the system as required in the International standard ASTM D-3612/2002, method "C" (as mentioned in BOQ) shall be supplied at our laboratory in healthy condition at no extra cost. It shall be the responsibility of the supplier to ensure proper receipt and storage before starting installation and commissioning activities. EEU only provide the proper storage place and UPS power.

b) Installation and commissioning: It shall be the responsibility of the supplier for complete Installation of the test set up as required to fulfill the International Standard ASTM D-3612, Method "C" at our laboratory. All the necessary Installation kits are automatically part and parcel of the supply. Commissioning of entire test set up shall be the responsibility of the supplier. IQ/OQ/PQ tests shall be conducted as a part of commissioning and a certificate of compliance shall be issued to EEU as supporting documentation.

c) Calibration and Testing: The test set up shall be calibrated as required in the International Standard ASTM D-3612/2002, Method "C". Actual sample testing shall be demonstrated by the supplier at our laboratory. Few samples shall be tested for repeatability and reproducibility.

d) Warranty:
• The entire test set up shall be covered on warranty for a period of ONE YEAR form the last date of the complete commissioning of the test set up.
• Also the supplier shall give a certificate that service support (Including all the necessary spares) will be available on payment for next 5 years after expiry of warranty period.

e) Annual Maintenance Contract: Entire test set up excluding data station and printer will on AMC for period of 5 years after expiry of warranty period. The AMC shall Include PV checks of entire system, validation of software once in a year shall be included.

f) Performance guarantee: The supplier shall be ready to submit bank guarantee equaling 10% of the cost of the purchase for a period of one year from the date of final commissioning.

g) Training: The supplier shall arrange complete training by an application scientist (who had required technical and academic qualifications) of the principal company in the premises of our laboratory for period of two working days. The required reading materials / CD's shall be arranged by the supplier.

h) System integration: It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure integration of entire test system. He shall offer all the essential components to carry out analysis, compatible parts / products and mention clearly the mandatory parts required to match specifications / carry out testing as per ASTM-D-3612/2002, Method–C.

i) Application Note: An application note / Principal Documentation from original manufacturer in compliance with standard test method ASTM D-3612/2002, Method – C, shall be submitted along with the offer as proof that this test method is already established in their laboratory.

j) Compliance: Compliance to EACH of the specifications mentioned above (including spares) shall be supported by the original brochures / communications from original manufacturer of the equipment. Mere endorsement on the quotation by the bidder shall not be accepted as sufficient evidence of compliance.

k) Service support: The supplier shall furnish the detailed organization structure of their service team, who have required qualifications and regular training records from manufacturer. Mode of attending service calls shall be given in detail.

l) Payment: The payment will be made only in Indian Rupees after completing entire supply, Installation, commissioning, training to laboratory staff, establishing test methods and actual sample testing as per ASTM standard D-3612/2002 method "C" in our laboratory.