Tender Overview
The Indian Institute Of Mass Communication (IIMC), under the Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting, inviting bids for a comprehensive IT infrastructure package in Dhenkanal, Odisha 759001. Scope includes Next Generation Firewall, 24 Port Core Switch, 24 Port PoE Access Switch, WiFi-6 APs (indoor/outdoor), 12U/27U racks, 2 KVA and 1 KVA Online UPS, 24-port CAT6 patch panels, patch cords, OSP cabling, LIU boxes, racks, and cabling ducts. Estimated value: ₹10,000,000.00; EMD: ₹500,000. Delivery terms allow up to 25% quantity variation with contract rates; extension rules apply. Data sheets and BOM alignment with approved drawings are mandatory, with 5-day window for Detailed Design Drawings approval post-award.
Key differentiators include government procurement compliance, non-obsolescence requirement (minimum 5 years residual market life), and vendor’s prior central/state govt/PSU experience. The tender emphasizes alignment with approved technical drawings and robust supply of multi-vendor IT hardware consistent with central govt standards. The procurement seeks a cohesive, lifecycle-ready solution with clear OEM data and performance parameters.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope includes: Next Generation Firewall, 24 Port Core Switch, 24 Port PoE Access Switch, WiFi-6 Indoor AP, WiFi-6 Outdoor AP, 12U Wall Mount Rack, 27U Rack, 2 KVA Online UPS, 1 KVA Online UPS, 24-Port CAT6 Patch Panel, Patch Cords (1m, 3m), SINGLE Port information Outlet Box, 10G SFP, Optical Patch Cord, UTP Cat-6 Cable, PVC Conduit, OFC 6 Core, 25mm HDPE Duct, 12 Port LIU Box, Work Station, Earthing at central location.
- Data Sheet submission required and must match offered specifications; mismatch may lead to bid rejection.
- No explicit technical specs published; bidders to align with approved Detailed Design Drawings and data sheets.
- Experience requirement: bidder or OEM must have supplied same/similar category IT/network products to govt/PSU for 3 years prior to bid opening.
- Obsolescence rule: offered products must have at least 5 years residual market life and not be end-of-life per OEM.
- Delivery: initial delivery period governed by original delivery order; option clause allows quantity variation up to 25% with extended delivery time calculated as (additional quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, min 30 days.
- Data Sheet and BOM alignment are critical for eligibility.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹500,000 (paid as per bid terms).
- Experience: minimum 3 years of supplying similar IT/network categories to Central/State Govt or PSU; provide contracts/curchase orders as evidence.
- Obsolescence: products must have at least 5 years residual market life; not end-of-life by OEM.
- Drawings: Detailed Design Drawings to be approved within 5 days of award; supplier to implement modifications if required; delay in buyer approvals may re-fix delivery without LD.
- Data Sheet: must be uploaded and verifiable against delivered hardware; mismatches may lead to rejection.
- Financial standing: bidder must not be undergoing liquidation or similar proceedings; an undertaking is required.
- Delivery terms include option-based quantity variation up to 25% and extended delivery timelines with minimum 30 days.
- Generic compliance with Buyer's terms and conditions is required, including non-obsolete product delivery and design approvals.
