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    account_balanceDepartment Of Agricultural Research And Education daretagGEM/2026/B/8178373

    Consumables;181;Serological Pipettes Sterile PS capacity 5ml , Serological Pipettes Sterile PS capacity 10ml , 0 point 2ml High Profile Clear 8 Strip Tubes with Optically Clear Flat Cap , FILTER MICRO TIPS PP 0 point 2 10 l NATURAL GRADUATED , FILTER MICRO TIPS PP 2 200 l l NATURAL GRADUATED , Cell Culture Flasks TC Treated 25 Vent Cap , Cell Culture Flasks TC Treated 75 Vent Cap , Cell Culture Flasks TC Treated 175 Vent Cap , Micro Centrifuges Tube PP 0 point 5 ml , Micro Centrifuges Tube PP 1 point 5 ml , Micro Centrifuges Tube PP 2 ml , PCR Workstation Rack With Lid PP Tube Capacity ml 24 individual 0 point 2 ml PCR tubes 16 x 1 point 5 or 2 point 0 ml tubes 16 x 0 point 5 ml tubes and 96 well rack for PCR plates , Nitrile Examination Gloves 6 mil 245MM Blurple Medium , Nitrile Examination Gloves 6 mil 245MM Blurple Small , Blue Nitrile Gloves X Small , Rack For Micro Centrifuge Tube PC 1 point 5 ml 2 point 0 ml Yellow , Centrifuge Tube Box PP 15 ml 36 Places 6 x 6 Array , Centrifuge Tube Box PP 50 ml 16 Places 4 x 4 Array , Click Together Conical Tube Rack ABS for 15 50 ml tubes Blue Places 15 ml Tube 30 6 x 5 Array 50 ml Tube 20 5 x 4 Array , Foldable Space Saving Rack PP 15 ml Purple45 9 x 5 Array , Foldable Space Saving Rack PP 50 ml Green18 6 x 3 Array , Cryo Cube Box Storage Cube Box PP 1 point 5 2 ml Micro Tube and 1 2 ml Cryo Tube for 50 10 x 5 Array Green Yellow Blue 

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    apartmentIndian Council Of Agricultural Research icar

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    EMD

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    Location

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/7989951

    86;CCTV WITH ALLIED ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT, INTEGRATION AND INSTALLATION

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    apartmentIndian Air Force

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    EMD

    ₹95.0 K

    Location

    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/7967310

    FOOD REFRIGERATION PLANT AND AIR CONDITIONING;92;ES6024D-F0020010 , ES6024D-M0010046 , ES6024D- M0010123 , ES6024D-A0010334 , ES6024D-A0010338 , ES6024D-A0060047 , ES6024D-A0060049 , ES6024D- D1360188 , ES6024D-D1360189 , ES6024D-F0250020 , ES6024D-G0010002 , ES6024D-K1010213 , ES6024D- K1160001 , ES6024D-K1260030 , ES6024D-L0540001 , ES6024D-M0010027 , ES6024D-M0010047 , ES6024D- M0010110 , ES6024D-M0010118 , ES6024D-M0020033 , ES6024D-M0020038 , ES6024D-M0020041 , ES6024D- M0320038 , ES6024D-R0010024 , ES6024D-T0010002 , ES6024D-T013-0017 , ES6024D-T0130018

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    apartmentIndian Navy

    Bid Value

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    EMD

    ₹2.6 K

    Location

    Uttara Kannada, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

    account_balanceDepartment Of Empowerment Of Persons With DisabilitiestagGEM/2026/B/8160374

    Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Skilled; ITI; Others , Manpower Outsourcing Services - Minimum wage - Skilled; High School; Others

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    apartmentGovernment Buyer

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    EMD

    ₹60.8 K

    Location

    Davangere, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceKiocl LimitedtagGEM/2026/B/8149918

    250;CARBON BRUSH M 15 E VCP

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    apartmentKiocl Limited

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    EMD

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    Location

    Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Telecommunications dottagGEM/2026/B/8179906

    M2127H002;9370;LABEL , OVERLAY LABEL , LABEL KEYPAD , LABEL MFG , LABEL.

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    apartmentIti Limited

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    EMD

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    Location

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Biotechnology dbttagGEM/2026/B/8178977

    1;SITC of an Industrial Dryer Machine for the Lab Kitchen.

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    apartmentInstitute For Stem Cell Biology And Regenerative Medicine

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    EMD

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    Location

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8105061

    Repair, Maintenance, and Installation of Plant/ Systems/Equipments (Version 2) - IN VESSEL; MAINTENANCE ROUTINES OF FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM (P-75) ONBOARD IN VESSEL AT ND KARWAR; Buyer

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    apartmentIndian Navy

    Bid Value

    Refer Doc

    EMD

    ₹1.00 L

    Location

    Uttara Kannada, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Defence Research DevelopmenttagGEM/2026/B/8146486

    5;Advanced DC blower unit for Air Purification

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    apartmentOffice Of Dg sss

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    EMD

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    Location

    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balancePetronet Mhb LimitedtagGEM/2026/B/8179889

    1;Supply / Renewal of SUSE Linux Subscription license for Petronet MHB Limited.

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    apartmentPetronet Mhb Limited

    Bid Value

    Refer Doc

    EMD

    ₹33.4 K

    Location

    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8016775

    64;N6665-000265 (DIGITAL CONTAMINATION MONITOR) , N6665-000266 (DIGITAL AREA GAMMA MONITOR) , N6665- 000267 (DIGITAL RADIATION SURVEY METER)

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    apartmentIndian Navy

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    EMD

    ₹28.7 K

    Location

    Uttara Kannada, Karnataka

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceIndustries And Commerce Department KarnatakatagGEM/2026/B/8152785

    3318;T C DRILL STEEL 714 - 1200X33mm , TC DRILL STEEL 714 - 1600 X 33mm , TC DRILL STEEL 4800 X 29 MM

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    apartmentThe Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited

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    Refer Doc

    EMD

    ₹1.30 L

    Location

    Raichur, Karnataka

    Deadline

    18 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Food And Public DistributiontagGEM/2026/B/8199382

    Warehousing Service - Per MT - Monthly Basis - Food grain storage, At Chikkamagaluru Revenue District; Dry /normal warehouse.; Godown with services (preservation, insurance, watch & ward); Hardware & Software by the service provider

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    apartmentFood Corporation Of India fci

    Bid Value

    Refer Doc

    EMD

    ₹4.00 L

    Location

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    tagGEM/2026/B/8200333

    2;High End Desktop Computer (Q2) ( PAC Only ) 

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    apartmentCentral Sericultural Research And Training Institute csrti

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    EMD

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    Location

    Mysuru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceIndian Oil Corporation LimitedtagGEM/2026/B/8194384

    Haulage & Housekeeping Services - Haulage and Houskeeping; Section A of SOR-Haulage, Handling, Housekeeping, Clearing, Cartage and Miscellaneous works at Shimoga LPG Bottling Plant, Karnataka , Haulage & Housekeeping Services - Haulage and Houskeeping; Section B of SOR-Haulage, Handling, Housekeeping, Clearing, Cartage and Miscellaneous works at Shimoga LPG Bottling Plant, Karnataka

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    apartmentMarketing Division

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    EMD

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    Location

    Shivamogga, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

    GeM
    account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8063175

    1;Steam Cooking System

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    apartmentIndian Army

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    EMD

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    Location

    Belagavi, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Defence ProductiontagGEM/2026/B/8197734

    HONEYCOMB PACKING BOX;2885;HONEYCOMB PACKING BOX FOR B28 VI - 12P , HONEYCOMB PACKING BOX FOR B23 VI - 9P , HONEYCOMB PACKING BOX FOR B31 VI - 9P , HONEYCOMB PACKING BOX FOR C14-M1 VI - 6P , HONEYCOMB PACKING BOX FOR D31 VI - 4P

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    apartmentBharat Electronics Limited bel

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    EMD

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    Location

    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Food And Public DistributiontagGEM/2026/B/8199385

    Warehousing Service - Per MT - Monthly Basis - Food grain storage, As per NIT and Tender Form; Dry /normal warehouse.; Godown with services (preservation, insurance, watch & ward); Hardware & Software by the service provider

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    apartmentFood Corporation Of India fci

    Bid Value

    Refer Doc

    EMD

    ₹4.00 L

    Location

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Food And Public DistributiontagGEM/2026/B/8199412

    Warehousing Service - Per MT - Monthly Basis - Food grain storage, At Kolar Revenue District for a storage capacity of 20000 MT as per NIT and Tender Form; Dry /normal warehouse.; Godown with services (preservation, insurance, watch & ward); Hardwar..

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    apartmentFood Corporation Of India fci

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    EMD

    ₹3.65 L

    Location

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Defence ProductiontagGEM/2026/B/8196079

    10;Supply, Installation & Commissioning of Split Air Conditioners 2 Ton with suitable Voltage Stabilizer

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    apartmentBharat Earth Movers Limited beml

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    EMD

    Refer Doc

    Location

    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of DefencetagGEM/2026/B/8030599

    15;Hazardous Duty Life Jackets - Indian Coast Guards (Q2) 

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    apartmentIndian Coast Guard

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    EMD

    Refer Doc

    Location

    Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Food And Public DistributiontagGEM/2026/B/8199393

    Warehousing Service - Per MT - Monthly Basis - Food grain storage, At Davangere Revenue District as per NIT and Tender Form; Dry /normal warehouse.; Godown with services (preservation, insurance, watch & ward); Hardware & Software by the service prov..

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    apartmentFood Corporation Of India fci

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    EMD

    ₹4.00 L

    Location

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8095380

    Custom Bid for Services - Undertaking Training on QSK-95 Engines for Yard Employees of ND(Kar)

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    apartmentIndian Navy

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    EMD

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    Uttara Kannada, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Food And Public DistributiontagGEM/2026/B/8199381

    Warehousing Service - Per MT - Monthly Basis - Food grain storage, At Chitradurga Revenue District; Dry /normal warehouse.; Godown with services (preservation, insurance, watch & ward); Hardware & Software by the service provider

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    apartmentFood Corporation Of India fci

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    EMD

    ₹4.00 L

    Location

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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    account_balanceDepartment Of Defence ProductiontagGEM/2026/B/8199648

    10032;Latex Gloves , WYPALL X70 WIPERS FOR LTCC

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    apartmentBharat Electronics Limited bel

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    EMD

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    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Deadline

    16 Nov 2026

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