Tender Overview
NTPC Limited invites bids for a Database Management System Software (V3), covering multiple software components and licensing options. The procurement focuses on scalable licensing, OEM support for patches and upgrades, and comprehensive RDBMS features (security, replication, clustering, analytics, backup, integration, and management). The project contemplates supplier engagement under a flexible option clause to adjust quantity by up to 25% during and after contract formation. The clause also governs delivery timelines linked to revised quantities, with a minimum 30-day additional period. OEM upgrade support is explicitly stated for a minimum of 3 years. The BOQ shows no itemized quantities, indicating a framework or catalog-style requirement rather than fixed quantities.
- Organization: NTPC Limited
- Product/Service: Database Management System Software (V3) with licensing and OEM support
- Location: Not specified
- Estimated Value/EMD: Not disclosed in available data
- Key differentiator: Explicit option clause for quantity adjustments and annualized upgrade support from OEM
- Unique aspect: Emphasis on full spectrum of RDBMS features (security, replication, clustering, analytics, backup, and management) in a single software package.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product/Service: RDBMS software with modules and components listed under Basic Information
- Licensing: Licence Type, Licence Edition, Licence Option; scalability considerations in scope of licence
- Support: OEM/seller support for patches, bug fixes, and version upgrades
- RDBMS Features: General, Security, Replication, Clustering, Performance, Spatial, Management, Integration, Backup, Analytics, and Transactional capabilities
- Category: Software features spanning comprehensive database management and operations
- Delivery: Option to extend delivery period per 25% quantity adjustment; minimum extra time 30 days
- Experience/Compliance: OEM upgrade support duration of 3 years or more is requested; verification of vendor’s ability to deliver upgrades within support window
- BOQ: No itemized list; suggests framework-based procurement rather than fixed quantities
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Quantity Flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency, at contracted rates
- Delivery Window: Delivery period linked to last date of original delivery order; extended period governed by option clause with calculation formula
- EMD/Payment Terms: Not specified in available data; bidders must comply with standard government procurement norms
- OEM Upgrades: Support for version upgrades for 3+ years from OEM confirmed in ATC text
- Warranty/Service: Not clearly defined in available data; ATC emphasizes ongoing support from OEM for patches and upgrades
- Submission: Documentation requirements align with NTPC/T&Cs; ensure OEM authorizations and technical compliance certificates as applicable