Tender Overview
The University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education, seeks a Desktop with MS Office solution for delivery to Mumbai, Maharashtra 400002. The scope includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the hardware. No BOQ items are listed, but the contract accommodates potential quantity adjustments up to 25% during and after award, ensuring flexibility for the purchaser. A key differentiator is the mandatory service framework, including installation, on-site warranty, and post-sale support with a dedicated service center in the state. The procurement emphasizes compliance with an integrated data sheet, OEM authorization, and a 3-year warranty. This tender targets vendors capable of rapid deployment and robust after-sales service within Maharashtra.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Desktop with MS Office computer systems
- Warranty: 3 years from final acceptance or after installation, testing & commissioning completion
- Service capability: Functional Service Centre in Maharashtra; establish within 30 days of award if not existing; dedicated toll-free service number; escalation matrix for support
- Data sheet alignment: Upload Data Sheet with bid; any mismatch may lead to rejection
- Authorisation: OEM authorization required for authorized distributors/service providers
- Scope: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning included; performance at delivery and post-warranty service expectations
- Delivery/extension: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity change with extended delivery time rules
- Criteria: Data sheet accuracy, OEM support, and post-sale service readiness are critical for bid evaluation
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Option Clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25%; extended delivery period as specified
- Financial standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking must be uploaded
- Data Sheet: Mandatory alignment between data sheet and offered product specifications
- Manufacturer Authorization: Required for non-OEM bidders; provide OEM details
- Service requirements: Maharashtra service center within 30 days or evidence of existing functional center; toll-free support and escalation matrix
- Warranty: 3 years warranty from acceptance/commissioning; service center availability as a condition for payment release