Tender Overview
Mod Sectt Establishment of the Department Of Defence invites bidders for Microsoft Office software procurement. The scope is software licensing; no BOQ items are listed and the estimated value is not disclosed. The tender includes a 25% quantity variation option during contract, with subsequent delivery time calculations. Bidders must meet turnover criteria per the bid documents, including OEM turnover if bidding as a primary product supplier. This procurement emphasizes compliance with option-based delivery scheduling and financial stability verification to qualify for award.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/service: Microsoft Office software licenses (licensing terms not specified in the data).
- Quantity/scale: Up to 25% variation in ordered quantity during and after contract; mechanism for extension based on the ( Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity ) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
- Delivery: Delivery period begins from the last date of the original delivery order; extended period follows the same calculation rules.
- Financial/quality criteria: Minimum average annual turnover required over the last three financial years as per bid document; OEM turnover criteria also apply; documentary evidence must accompany the bid (audited statements or CA certificate).
- OEM/bunch bids: If multiple vendors, OEM of the primary product with the highest bid value must meet the turnover criterion.
- Compliance: No specific product standards listed; bidders should ensure licensing compliance and align with Defence procurement norms.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/ security deposits: Not specified in the data provided; bidders should verify in the bid document.
- Turnover requirements: Minimum average annual turnover; data to be supported by audited statements or CA certificate for the last three years; if the bidder is under 3 years since incorporation, turnover is calculated from the date of constitution.
- OEM turnover: Mandatory turnover criterion for the OEM of the offered product; if bunch bids, OEM of the highest bid value must satisfy the turnover requirement.
- Option clause: Purchaser may modify quantity by ±25% during/after contract; delivery time recalculated with a minimum 30-day period; original delivery period constraints apply.
- Documentation: Upload required financial proofs and turnover evidence; actual EMD and other documents to be listed in the official tender terms.
- Delivery & payment terms: Not fully specified; bidders should refer to buyer’s T&Cs for timeline and payment terms. Ensure readiness to meet delivery scales and contract terms.
