Indian Army Microsoft Office 2024 Pro & Windows 11 Pro Licenses Tender India 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks Microsoft Office 2024 Professional and Windows 11 Professional licenses under a perpetual, commercial license model. The contract requires the bidder to be an authorized Microsoft LSP, CSP, or reseller in India, with a Manufacturer Authorization Certificate (MAF) from Microsoft. Minimum turnover of Rs 50 Lakhs over the last three financial years and three qualifying purchase orders each worth at least 50% of the estimated bid value are mandatory. A 25% quantity increase option may be exercised, with delivery timelines tied to the original delivery period and extended periods. The opportunity targets security and productivity software provisioning for defence purposes and emphasizes authenticity, activation support, and ongoing security updates.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Licenses: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher where applicable) with perpetual activation rights; Windows 11 Professional licenses with activation support and security updates.
• Authorization: Bidder must be an authorized Microsoft LSP/CSP/reseller; submit valid MAf issued by Microsoft or authorized distributor; provide proof of Microsoft Partner status with Partner ID.
• Product integrity: Declarations on company letterhead confirming licenses are genuine, new, and sourced via authorized Microsoft channels only.
• License type: Perpetual commercial licenses only; no educational, charitable, refurbished, OEM recovery, subscription, or trial licenses unless explicitly asked.
• Historical performance: Demonstrated supply to Central/State Government, Defence, PSU, or Autonomous Bodies in the last three financial years.
• Documentation: At least three purchase orders/completion certificates for licenses, each ≥ 50% of estimated bid value; average annual turnover ≥ Rs 50 Lakhs in the last three years.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity option: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency at contracted rates.
• Delivery timing: Delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; extended time when options exercised follows the formula: (Additional quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Warranty/activation: Licenses must include activation support and eligibility for Microsoft security updates; perpetual licenses only.
• Tender participation: Must provide MAf, proof of Microsoft Partner status, and three qualifying purchase orders; average turnover ≥ Rs 50 Lakhs; no generic letters accepted.
• Payment terms: Not specified in data; ensure compliance with standard government procurement payment practices and contract terms.