Invitation to Bid - Office Suite Software (V2),Entry and Mid Level Desktop Computer in LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH

Details are provided in the tender document.

Bidders must meet specific eligibility criteria which include an average annual turnover of ₹50 lakh over the last three years and a turnover of ₹400 lakh for the OEM. Additionally, bidders need a minimum of three years of experience in supplying similar products to any Central or State Government organization or PSU.

Bidders must submit several documents including experience criteria documentation, past performance records, financial turnover certificates, OEM Authorization Certificate, compliance documents specific to the Bill of Quantities, and any additional documents mentioned in the tender.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for this tender is set at ₹200,000. Bidders seeking exemption from EMD must provide valid supporting documents as per the GeM guidelines.

The software must support core tasks including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations, featuring collaboration tools and compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems. It must also offer updates and support for five years.

Bidders should demonstrate a turnover of ₹50 lakh and provide financial statements to prove this criterion. The performance security of 3% of the total bid amount will also be required upon the bid award.

Bids will be evaluated based on a total value-wise evaluation method. This entails a comparison of the total offered pricing and may include a reverse auction among technically qualified bidders.

No benefits or exemptions for MSEs or startups are applicable in this tender, as specified in the bidding details. All bidders must adhere to the same criteria.

The delivery location is specified as the University of Lucknow, Badshahbagh Lucknow, where the products must be installed and made operational.

An on-site OEM warranty must be provided for the desktop computers, with coverage ranging between three to five years. Documentation proving the warranty must also be submitted upon delivery.

The desktops should include a minimum of 16 GB RAM, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G or Intel Core i5 processor, and SSD storage of at least 512 GB. Additional specifications may also be required, as detailed in the tender.

Bids will be opened publicly on January 9, 2025, at 16:30 PM. Bidders are encouraged to attend to witness the proceedings and results.

The bid offer remains valid for a duration of 180 days following the bid end date, requiring bidders to maintain their offer for this period.

Yes, a two-day period is allotted for bidders to seek technical clarifications during the evaluation phase post-bid submission.

Bids that do not comply with the stated technical specifications may be rejected during the evaluation process, thereby excluding the bidder from further consideration.

Yes, suppliers must ensure that each product has a unique serial number provided at the time of delivery, allowing for verification of specifications and warranty coverage through the OEM's website.