Bids are Invited For Custom Bid for Services - Limited Tender for Hiring of Virtual Private Cloud Services from MeitY Em in NEW DELHI, DELHI

The eligibility requirements for this tender include being a registered entity with a minimum average annual turnover of 200 Lakh for the last three years and having a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience providing similar services.

Bidders must submit documentation verifying Experience Criteria, Bidder Turnover, and an OEM Authorization Certificate. Further, any claims for exemption must be supported by relevant documents justifying the request.

The registration process involves registering on the GeM portal, followed by submitting the required documentation as per the instructions in the tender document while ensuring compliance with the outlined requirements.

Submissions must be made in standardized formats specified in the bid document. Acceptable formats typically include PDF for general documents and Excel for price breakdowns.

Bid submissions must adhere to specific technical specifications outlined in the tender documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory/statutory requirements, SOW, STC, and SLA mandates.

Yes, the bidders must comply with specific quality standards that are stated in the Scope of Work and other technical documents linked with the tender, to ensure service delivery meets expectations.

Bidders must ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory standards related to cloud service provision, alongside meeting SLAs and providing comprehensive service documentation.

The EMD is not required for this tender. Bidders should review the financial requirements section for additional information regarding financial compliance expectations.

A performance security in the form of an ePBG amounting to 3.00% of the bid value will be required, with a duration of 26 months from the start of the contract.

The payment terms will include detailed breakdowns covering the phases of service delivery. Bidders must refer to the linked document regarding specific payment details.

The evaluation is conducted based on the total cost of bids, ensuring all submissions meet the technical and financial requirements specified, allowing for MSE advantages when applicable.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the official GeM portal. All required documents should be uploaded properly to avoid disqualification due to submission errors.

While specific dates are not included, ensure that submissions are prepared in advance of the stipulated closing time to allow for any last-minute technical challenges.

Results of the evaluation process will be notified to all qualified bidders through the official channels within the bidding system, ensuring transparency in the selection process.

MSEs are afforded preferential bidding opportunities, including exemptions from certain experience and turnover criteria while still needing to adhere to quality and technical specifications.