Indian Army Antivirus Quickheal and MS Office 2021 Procurement Panchkula Haryana 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) — procurement for Antivirus Quickheal and MS Office 2021 software licenses. Location: PANCHKULA, HARYANA - 133301. Scope: supply of goods (software licenses) with no BOQ items listed and no explicit quantity or value published. The bid emphasizes OEM-only supply, with stringent Indian-manufacturing prerequisites. A notable differentiator is the requirement for an in-country OEM ecosystem (factory in India, R&D in India, dedicated service) and prior government-sector supply experience. This creates a clear compliance path for Indian OEMs to participate under government procurement rules.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope of supply: Only supply of goods (software licenses) as per bid price; no installation details provided.
• Product names: Antivirus software (Quickheal) and office productivity suite (MS Office 2021).
• Standards/eligibility: Must be a reputable OEM registered in India; foreign government shareholding prohibited; dealer/distributor representations not acceptable as OEM. Requires an Indian factory license, Indian R&D license, and toll-free service support.
• Experience: Demonstrated regular manufacturing/supply of similar products to Central/State Govt/PSU/listed companies for at least 1 year prior to bid opening; must submit relevant contract copies.
• OEM requirements: In-country OEM with registered factory, dedicated R&D wing, and in-house or authorized service network.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Not disclosed in available data; bidders must meet standard tender financial proof for government procurement.
• Eligibility criteria:
• All components must be from a single OEM; OEMs must be Indian-registered with no foreign shareholding directly or via parent.
• Factory license and R&D license to be submitted with bid.
• Dedicated toll-free service number required.
• Bidder must demonstrate prior supply to government bodies for 1 year before bid opening with contract copies.
• Scope allows supply of software licenses only, no services or installation commitments documented.