Tender Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Home Department is sourcing a Digital Forensic Platform Software solution under a government procurement framework. The tender requires a licensed software suite with multi-year subscription, various licensing options, and OEM support. The estimated value is not disclosed, while the EMD is ₹75,000. Key scope includes licence delivery mode, concurrent users, hosting environment, installation scope, and training provisions. A successful bidder must ensure compliance with OEM policy indicators and maintenance timelines. The contract anticipates ongoing support and potential renewal considerations, with emphasis on installation, configuration, and user training conducted by OEM-certified resources. The tender emphasizes strict data integrity and security through the Malicious Code Certificate requirement and data sheet verification. This is a state-level procurement under the Home Department of Andhra Pradesh, requiring bidders to align with government licensing and renewal practices.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: DIGITAL FORENSIC PLATFORM SOFTWARE
- Software Type: Basic information and license scope details provided; licence delivery mode and concurrent user count are requested
- Licence scope: Types of licence; period of subscription (in years); renewal period (months); OEM licensing policy; licence delivery mode; number of concurrent users; hosting environment/deployment option; scope of installation; OEM support for updates and version upgrades; training options; number of training days
- Delivery and support expectations include: installation, commissioning, testing, and training by OEM-certified resources; data sheet submission; malware/molicy certificates; and compliance with 3+ year market life of offered products. The requirement also mentions that the product should not be end-of-life before the residual market life period and that GST will be subject to applicable rates and verified by the buyer.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹75,000 (Earnest Money Deposit) payable as per terms
- Experience: Bidder or OEM must have at least 3 years of regular supply to Central/State Govt/PSU for digital forensic software or similar category, with contracts to be submitted
- Installation & Training: OEM or OEM-certified personnel or authorized reseller to perform installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and training
- Data Sheet & Certification: Must upload product Data Sheet and Malicious Code Certificate; ensure no mismatch with offered technical parameters
- Obsolescence & GST: Product must have minimum 5 years residual market life; GST will be applied per actuals or statutory rate, whichever is lower
- Miscellaneous: Option clause allows quantity variation up to 25% during contract; delivery time calculations follow a defined formula, minimum 30 days; non-liability for liquidation or bankruptcy; training duration and days to be specified
- Warranty/Support: OEM support for patches, bug fixes, and version upgrades over defined periods; deployment includes hosting and installation details