Tender Overview
Centre For Development Of Advanced Computing (CDAC), under the Department Of Electronics And Information Technology, invites bids for Servers (V2) category in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA - 695001. Scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of server equipment. The contract allows a quantity adjustment up to 25% during placement and currency of contract, with delivery timing linked to last date of original delivery order and extended period rules. Bidders must upload a Data Sheet and sign the Integrity Pact; OEM authorization is required for Authorized Distributors; a functional Service Center in Kerala must exist or be established within 30 days post-award, with a dedicated toll-free service line. The tender emphasizes scope clarity and compliance checks over technical mismatch.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Categories include: Chassis (Stores), Processor and Motherboard (Processor Number), GPU (Graphic Card Availability), Memory (RAM type and total installed RAM in GB), SSD Storage (Interface type), HDD Storage (Interface type), and Software (OS certifications compliance).
- The bid requires a complete Data Sheet alignment with offered product specifications to avoid rejection.
- The ATC highlights Scope of Supply: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC) of goods; data sheets and certifications must be consistent with offered hardware.
- Manufacturer Authorization must be provided if bidding via authorized distributors.
- Service & Support demands a Kerala-based service center, or establishment within 30 days of award, plus a dedicated support helpline.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Data Sheet must match the product specifications; mismatches may lead to bid rejection.
- Integrity Pact must be uploaded as per Buyer policy.
- Manufacturer Authorization: OEM/licensed distributor details required in bid.
- Scope of Supply includes SITC; all costs must be included in bid price.
- Service Center: Functional center in State of consignee location or establishment within 30 days; payment contingent on submission of evidence.
- Option Clause permits 25% quantity increase/decrease at contracted rates; delivery timelines adjust per formula with minimum 30 days.
