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Indian Army Desktop & Application Virtualisation Software Tender 2025 - SSL VPN, OEM Licensing Policy, IS/IS/SSL Standards

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 01:10 pm

Deadline

03 Nov 2025, 02:00 pm

Location

SAGAR , MADHYA PRADESH

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 01:10 pm
AwardPending
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Quantity

23

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Categories 1

SOFTWARE

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Desktop & Application Virtualisation Software under a licensed product category. Key scope includes multiple licence types, OEM licensing policy, installation and demonstration, and SSL VPN capability. The offering must specify the number of years of OEM support for patches, bug fixes, and version upgrades, plus training at site for up to 10 users. The contract allows a 25% quantity variation during procurement and currency, with delivery time adjustments based on the option clause. The tender emphasizes site readiness and advance sample approval post-award, to ensure conformity with contract specifications.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product/Service: Desktop & Application Virtualisation Software with licence scope and OEM licensing policy
  • Key features: SSL VPN capability and installation/demonstration services
  • Licensing & support: Number of years of OEM-supported patch updates and version upgrades within the support period
  • Environment compatibility: Supported hypervisors specified by the offered product
  • Training: Training at site for maximum batch of 10 users (number of days provided)
  • Delivery readiness: Installation and demonstration trials required before final acceptance
  • Documentation of OEM support: Evidence of ongoing support and update commitments
  • Compliance: Must align with the buyer’s licensing terms and OEM policies

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25%, during contract and currency with rates unchanged
  • Documents to submit: PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate (bank-certified)
  • Site visit: Optional; bidder bears visit costs and accepts liabilities during site access
  • Advance sample: Submit samples within 5 days of award; buyer approves or lists required modifications within 5 days
  • Other considerations: No BOQ; emphasis on licensing policy, OEM support, and site readiness; bidders must comply with all terms

Key Specifications

    • Product/service names: Desktop & Application Virtualisation Software with licensing scope
    • Licence scope: Types of Licence; OEM Licensing policy; installation and demonstration
    • OEM support: Years of patch fixes and version upgrades within the support period
    • Training: Training at site for maximum batch of 10
    • Hypervisor support: List of supported hypervisors by the product
    • Security & access: SSL VPN capability
    • Delivery/installation: Installation and demonstration provisions

Terms & Conditions

  • Delivery quantity flexibility up to 25% with contracted rates

  • Mandatory submission of PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate

  • Optional site visit with bidder bearing costs and liability

  • Advancement sample approval required within 5 days of contract award

  • No BOQ items; emphasis on licensing policy and OEM support terms

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not specified in data; ensure compliance with standard government procurement practices and OEM licensing invoicing

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period tied to option clause; additional time calculation follows (increase quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not detailed in data; bidders should anticipate standard LD clauses corresponding to delivery delays

Bidder Eligibility

  • Experience in supplying desktop and application virtualisation software

  • Ability to demonstrate OEM licensing policies and warranty terms

  • Financial capability to meet upfront documentation and potential sample costs

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
BASIC INFORMATION Category 1. Desktop Virtualisation Software, 2.Application Virtualisation Software
SCOPE OF LICENCE Types of Licence 1.Perpetual, 2.Subscription
SCOPE OF LICENCE OEM Licensing policy 1. Per Buyer User, 2. Per Device, 3. Per Concurrent user, 4. Per CPU
SCOPE OF LICENCE Installation and demonstration Yes, No
SCOPE OF LICENCE The offered product have support from OEM for 1. Unlimited updation for Patches and Bug fixes within supoort period, 2. Unlimited upgradation of version within support period ., 3. NA
SCOPE OF LICENCE Number of Years upto which support is available from OEM for Updation (Patches and Bug fixes) within support period 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, NA
SCOPE OF LICENCE Number of Years upto which support is available from OEM for Upgradation of version within support period 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, NA
SCOPE OF LICENCE No of days Training Provided at Site (for maximum batch of 10) 0, upto to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 30
DESKTOP & APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION Desktop & Application Virtualisation configured for 1. Remote Desktop services based virtual Desktop and Application, 2. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
DESKTOP & APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION Supported Hypervisors by the offered product 1. Vmware ESX, 2. Citrix Hypervisor, 3. Microsoft Hyper-V, 4. Red Hat Virtualization, 5. KVM, 6. Nutanix AHV
Content Protection and Access Control Features SSL VPN Capability 1. Inbuilt within the application, 2. External/Third Party Integrated, 3. NO SSL VPN Required, 4 .NA

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Required Documents

1

PAN Card copy

2

GSTIN copy

3

Cancelled cheque copy

4

EFT mandate certified by bank

5

Proof of OEM authorization (if applicable)

6

Technical compliance documentation for desktop & application virtualisation

7

Site visit report (if performed)

8

Sample approval documentation (advance sample submission plan)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the Indian Army desktop virtualisation tender 2025?

To bid, provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and bank-provided EFT mandate; confirm OEM licensing policy and SSL VPN capability. Include evidence of hypervisor support and site-ready installation plans; submit advance sample within 5 days of award and comply with 25% quantity option terms.

What are the documents required for bid submission in this tender?

Submit PAN Card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by bank. Include OEM authorization (if applicable) and technical compliance documentation for desktop & application virtualisation, along with any site-visit reports and sample approval plans.

What is the scope of licence for the proposed software in this tender?

The tender requests details on Licence types, OEM Licensing policy, and installation/demonstration scope; specify years of OEM support for patches/bug fixes and for version upgrades within the support period, along with SSL VPN capability.

What are the delivery terms and option clause details for quantity changes?

The purchaser may adjust quantity by up to 25% during contract and currency. Delivery time scales with the option clause using the formula: (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.

What training provisions are required for the software tender?

Provide on-site training for a maximum batch of 10 users; specify number of training days and include hands-on demonstrations, with follow-up support per the OEM licensing policy.

What is the required process for advance sample approval?

Submit advance samples within 5 days of contract award. Buyer will approve or request modifications within 5 days. Ensure full conformity to contract specifications before bulk manufacturing or delivery.

What is SSL VPN capability requirement in this tender?

The offered desktop and application virtualisation solution must include SSL VPN capability to ensure secure remote access; provide compliance details and testing results during bid submission.

Which hypervisors should the product support be validated against?

Provide a list of supported hypervisors as part of the technical specification; ensure compatibility with common enterprise hypervisors and document any certification that verifies interoperability.