Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for security equipment procurement in Jalandhar, Punjab. The stated EMD amount is ₹18,000. Bidders must provide a valid PAN and GST, plus data sheets and OEM authorizations. The procurement emphasizes product life-cycle integrity, ensuring offered hardware and software are not end-of-life within at least 1 year of supply. The tender requires compliance with data-sheet verification and End User Certificate formats, with a focus on preventing malicious code in embedded software. The organization expects established manufacturers or their authorized distributors with a minimum of 3 years of regular supply to government bodies. The inclusion of a malicious code certificate and OEM authorization underscores the emphasis on secure, compliant products. The tender is positioned to evaluate vendors based on technical data alignment, financial credibility, and organizational capacity to deliver within government procurement norms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- End User Certificate in Buyer’s standard format when requested.
- Data Sheet: Upload product data sheet; ensure parameter match with bid.
- Malicious Code Certificate: Certify absence of embedded malicious code; risk of breach if activated.
- Manufacturer Authorization: OEM/Original Service Provider details required for distributors.
- Experience Criteria: 3 years of regular manufacturing/supply to Central/State Govt or PSUs; provide contracts showing yearly quantities.
- Documentation to create Vendor Code includes PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and bank EFT mandate.
- Emphasizes not quoting obsolete items and ensuring market life at least 1 year.
- ECG/End User documentation and data integrity checks are mandatory for bid validity.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹18,000
- Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking.
- GST considerations: bidder to determine applicable GST; actual reimbursement subject to rates.
- Data Sheet matching is mandatory; mismatch leads to rejection.
- 3-year government supply experience required; provide relevant contracts.
- End User Certificate, OEM authorization, and Malicious Code Certificate are mandatory submissions.
- Payment terms and detailed delivery schedules are to be confirmed per government procurement norms.
- GST, PAN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate copies must be submitted with bid.
