Irrigation Design And Research Board Designing Software Tender Kerala 2026 - IS/Software Licence V3 Q2 with OEM Support

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Irrigation Design And Research Board under the Irrigation Department Kerala for a Designing Software (V3) licence, category Q2, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001. Estimated value is ₹7,00,000, with a requirement to supply a licence-based software package that supports multiple design domains (architecture, mechanical, electrical, electronic, UX/UI, simulation, and other design functions). The contract anticipates OEM-supported bug fixes, patches, and version upgrades over the licence duration, with software delivered via a specified platform and compatible with the stated operating system. A distinguishing factor is the emphasis on a broad feature set spanning graphic, publishing, landscape/urban, and simulation design modules, along with dedicated service-support obligations. The tender also requires bidders to provide a full data sheet, confirm GST handling, and establish Kerala-based service capabilities, including an authorised service centre in Trivandrum. A 25% quantity option during contract execution and a similar extension clause are key commercial terms. This is a procurement focused on licensed software with ongoing maintenance and local support commitments.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Licence (Type of Software, Edition Type, Licence Type, Licence Duration).
• Support: OEM/seller to provide updates/patches and version upgradation across the licence period.
• Platform/OS: Software to be supplied with explicit operating system compatibility.
• Scope of Design Features: Architecture, Mechanical, Structure, Infrastructure, Electrical, Electronic, General, UX/UI, Simulation/Computational Design, and various design domains including Graphic, Publishing, Photo/Video, Product & Industrial, Interior, Landscape/Urban.
• Delivery Model: Licence-based procurement with ongoing support; data sheet alignment with product specifications is required.
• Compliance Emphasis: Data sheet mismatch may lead to bid rejection; GST handling as per actuals.
• Local Support: Kerala-based seller with an authorised service centre at Trivandrum; must provide a dedicated service contact and escalation matrix.
• OEM Authorization: OEM Authorization Certificate (MAF) required; MSME/Udyam registration documents to be uploaded if applicable.
• Warranty/Support Window: Warranty period and support windows to be adhered to during warranty; service hours 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days for IDRB in Trivandrum.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity Flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract placement and during currency; extended delivery calculations apply with a minimum of 30 days.
• Data Sheet Compliance: Bid must include a complete product data sheet; any unexplained mismatch may lead to rejection.
• GST Terms: GST payable by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or applicable rates, subject to quoted GST cap.
• Service & Support: Bidders must provide dedicated toll-free service and a clearly defined escalation matrix.
• Documentation: All required certificates and documents must be uploaded with bid; missing certificates can lead to rejection.
• Local Compliance: Sellers must have Kerala registered office and an authorised service centre in Trivandrum, with responsive service during warranty.
• OEM MAf: OEM Authorization Certificate (Manufacture Authorization Form) must be uploaded.
• MSME/Udyam: If applicable, MSME/Udyam registrations must be provided.