Indian Army Smart M4 Chip Laptop Tender Jodhpur Rajasthan 2025 – OEM Authorization & Malicious Code Certificate

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, located in JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN - 342001. Product: Smart M4 Chip Laptop. The procurement scope centers on hardware supply to a central government client, with mandatory compliance documents and manufacturer authorization. Key differentiators include mandatory Malicious Code Certificate, Non-Disclosure Declaration, and OEM authorization. Bidders must ensure products are not end-of-life and have at least 3 years residual market life. The tender emphasizes secure software practices and post-sale service capabilities through an India-based OEM or authorised seller. Unique compliance clauses and vendor-code prerequisites shape the eligibility landscape.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit BOQ items or specifications available in the data. Participant expectations derive from buyer terms:
• Malicious Code Certificate required: declaration that hardware/software lacks embedded malware with explicit safeguarding commitments.
• Manufacturer Authorization: OEM or authorized distributor details with full contact information.
• Non-Disclosure Declaration: bid on bidder letterhead agreeing confidentiality during and after contract.
• Imported Products: if applicable, OEM must have registered Indian office for after-sales service.
• Documentation prerequisites: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and vendor-code related documents.
• General eligibility: no liquidation/bankruptcy; 3 years of regular supply to government entities; products not end-of-life; the primary product in bunch bids must meet the criterion.
• No explicit EMD, quantity, or value provided in the data, suggesting standard GEM submission practices apply.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Bidder financial standing: must not be under liquidation or bankrupt; provide undertaking.
• Product lifecycle: only products with at least 3 years residual market life; not declared end-of-life by OEM.
• Experience criteria: 3 years’ demonstrated supply to Central/State Govt/PSU; provide copies of relevant contracts.
• Malicious Code Certificate: mandatory certificate documenting no embedded malicious code and breach implications for IPR/security.
• Documentation for Vendor Code: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate (certified by bank).
• ND Declaration: formal bid-on-letterhead NDA confirming non-disclosure of contract details.
• Imported products: if applicable, must have Indian registered office for after-sales service.
• No explicit dates, values, or location-based deadlines are provided in the tender data; follow standard GEM submission requirements.