Tender Overview
Organization: Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Kanpur (Department of Higher Education) seeks an AMC/CMC for pre-owned Servers, Storage, and Genetec VMS for a period of three years. The estimated value is not disclosed; however, an EMD of ₹200,000 is required. The scope emphasizes post-warranty maintenance, service support, and OEM-authorized service capabilities. A key differentiator is the embedded 25% flexibility on contract quantity or duration at the time of issue and post-award, enabling responsive scope adjustments. The procurement highlights include compliance with bidder financial health, non-obsolescence, and OEM authorization requirements. Tender aims at ensuring stable performance of critical IT infrastructure with formal escalation procedures.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Customized AMC/CMC for pre-owned IT infrastructure (servers, storage, Genetec VMS)
- Contract duration: 3 years with option to adjust up to 25% by buyer at issuance or post-award
- Eligibility criteria: Bidder must not be in liquidation; provide undertaking; 2+ years residual market life for offered products; OEM authorization from manufacturer/ Original Service Provider
- EMD/PBG: ₹200,000; EMD submission via Banker’s Cheque payable to the Registrar, IIT Kanpur; hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening; performance security via DD payable to Registrar, IIT Kanpur; DD can substitute PBG with timely submission
- Service requirements: Dedicated toll-free service support; Escalation matrix with contact numbers
- Documentation: Mandatory certificates and documents to be uploaded with bid; failure leads to rejection
- Delivery/Support: 24x7 or standard service support channel, with vendor commitment to non-obsolete products
- Past experience: Proof of prior experience required; project references to be supplied
- Geography: IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹200,000; payment/guarantee through Banker’s Cheque or equivalent; hard copy within 5 days post bid end
- Manufacturer Authorization: OEM/Original Service Provider authorization required
- Non-assignment/sub-contract: Contract cannot be assigned or sub-contracted without prior written consent; ultimate liability remains with the seller
- Service support: Dedicated/toll-free number and escalation matrix required
- Documentation risk: Missing certificates/documentation leads to bid rejection
- Performance security: DD acceptable as alternative to PBG; submit within 15 days of award
- Lifetime considerations: Offered products must have at least 2 years residual market life; not end-of-life at bid time
- General governance: All terms to be read in conjunction with bid document, ATC and corrigenda; ensure OEM and service details are current
