Directorate Of Public Instructions Kerala Interactive Panels with CPU Tender Kozhikode 2026 - OPS, IS Standards & On-site Warranty

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of Public Instructions, General Education Department Kerala, invites bids for Interactive Panels with CPU and Entry/Mid Level Laptop notebooks for Kozhikode, Kerala (PIN 673001). The procurement focuses on display-enabled interactive panels with CPU cores, OPS readiness, and bundled accessories. The BOQ contains zero listed items, and the estimated value is not disclosed, signaling a broad deployment scope subject to tender allocation. A key differentiator is the Buyer Added Terms allowing quantity variation up to 25% during contract execution, with delivery timelines tied to the last delivery order date. The tender emphasizes on-site maintenance and in-state service capability to support warranties. Suppliers should prepare for state-level service center establishment within 30 days if not present. This procurement targets education infrastructure upgrades and classroom digital enablement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope includes Interactive Panels with CPU (Q2) and Entry/Mid Level Laptop notebooks (Q2) under the same procurement.
• Display requirements are categorized but numeric thresholds are not provided in the data; bidders should verify Display Type, Minimum Contrast Ratio, Panel Size, Resolution, Brightness, and Panel Life in the final tender documents.
• Touch features include Touch Interface, Touch Technology, and Number of Touch Points, with On Site Warranty Support (years) to be clarified.
• CPU specifications require Type of CPU, Number of Cores, RAM (GB), SSD capacity (GB) and provision for Open Pluggable Specification (OPS); OPS inclusion is listed as an optional item with potential pre-install OS and memory for OPS.
• Connectivity and accessories cover HDMI ports (input/output), in-built speakers, Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi, and optional HDMI cable; presence of OPS supports peripherals and software integration.
• OS is factory pre-loaded for laptops; relevant processor, memory, and storage values must be confirmed in the bid response.
• Procurement terms also contemplate optional components and pre-install software for OPS, signaling a ready-for-deployment classroom ICT solution.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• The buyer reserves quantity variation up to 25% of bid quantity during contract and during currency, with delivery time recalculated as per the option clause.
• Bidder must have a Functional Service Centre in the state of each consignee location if carry-in warranty applies; otherwise, on-site warranty terms apply. If no service center exists, it must be established within 30 days of award with documentary proof.
• EMD and payment terms align with government tender norms; bidder compliance with GST, PAN, and financial health documents is expected in submission. Delivery timelines are linked to last delivery order date and extended periods if option clause is exercised.