CENTRAL COFFEE RESEARCH INSTITUTE COFFEE RESEARCH STATION-577 117


Ref.No.RES/QCB/CE/2007-08/ 31-01-2008

Invitation of Quotations for LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Sealed Quotations are invited from reputed and established companies for supply of eSPRESSO MACHINE, Espresso GRINDER, drum ROASTER, DIGITAL WEIGHING SCALE AND MOISTURE METER.

For terms & conditions and other details, please visit our website: www.indiacoffee.org. The proposals should reach the undersigned on or before 18th February 2008

Specifications of Equipment

  1. Espresso Machine -
    1. Boiler capacity: 4 litres
    2. Tank capacity: 6 litres
    Specifications:-

    1. Automatic water level system with a probe, electronic control unit and solenoid valve
    2. Tank capacity sufficient for producing 70 espresso coffees
    3. Low level warning light on the front panel indicates that the water tank needs filling
    4. Power shut off feature to protect the element should the boiler water level drop
    5. Brass bodied group with stainless steel shower plate, solenoid valve and high pressure pump
    6. Thermosyphonic circulation ensures the group is kept constantly hot for perfect coffee making
    7. Installation kit for connection to mains water supply
    8. Rapido automatic milk frother
  2. Espresso Grinder

    3. Specifications:
    Model Height (mm) Width (mm) Depth (mm) Hopper Capacity Dispensar Capacity Motor
    HP/RPM    		 Weight
    B (Manual) 450 210 355 1 Kg 300 g 0.4 /1300 11 Kg


  3. Digital Weighing Scale

    4. Item Capacity Division Features Quantity
    Digital weighing scale 600 g 0.1 g
    • High Precision Load Cell
    • Large Bright LED Display
    • Front and Rear (Pole) Display
    • Long Battery Back up – More than 40 hrs.
    • Selectable Auto off Function
    • Selectable Auto Zero Tracking
    • Full Capacity Tare Function
    • Auto Calibration Facility with Standard Weight
    • Export quality Table Top Scale
    		 3 nos


  4. Drum Roaster

    5. 150- 200 gms. Capacity - Single cylinder, gas burner with cyclone 240 Volts capacity motor. 10 min. roasting cycle with digital air / product temperature monitor.
  5. Moisture meter - Sinar (made in U.K.) / Kett Grain Moisture Tester (made in Japan) -

    • Sinar-AP - Model 6060-009 instant moisture analyzer, precalibrated for green coffee. Portable battery operated unit weighing less than 2 kg. includes main instrument, measuring cell and hopper.


    • Grain Moisture tester - PM-410 (Type - 4042)

      SPECIFICATIONS:
      • Measuring Method: Dielectric constant,
      • Measuring Range: 1 - 40% (depends on sample)
      • Accuracy: 0.5%,
      • Power Source: Batteries 4pcs. "AA" size,
      • Dimensions: 130(w) x 190(D) 210(H) mm,
      • Weight: Net 1.0kg. Shipment 3.0kg


Terms & Conditions

The Quotation/proforma invoice should be accompanied by illustrated brochures/leaflets giving full details about the product, quoted. - The make and model should be clearly specified- The applicable duty, taxes and other charges if any, should be clearly specified.- The quotation should be accompanied by the users list with full address and phone /Fax numbers especially of Govt. Organization/ reputed firms.-Authorized dealer or agents are required to send the supporting document to the effect. After sales, service facilities / warranty offered need to be indicated clearly.-The instruments/equipment have to be supplied and installed in our laboratory at the below given address unless specified otherwise.- If any additional specification is there, the same may be clearly mentioned in the quotation. The tender will be opened in the presence of the committee formed by Director of Research. The Director of Research, Coffee Board, reserves the rights either to accept or to reject the whole tender or any one of the tenders without assigning any reason. The sealed tender may be sent to the following address:-

Director of Research

Quality Evaluation Center

Coffee Board of India

No 1, Dr Ambedkar Veedhi

Bangalore-560001

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH