Higher Education Department Uttar Pradesh Smart Rack (V2) Tender 2025 - 25% Quantity Flexibility & RTGS EMD Details

Tender Overview

The opportunity is with the Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Department for a Smart Rack (V2) procurement targeting institutional infrastructure upgrades in Uttar Pradesh. The project has an estimated value of ₹89,90,000 with an EMD of ₹4,49,500. The scope centers on supply of smart racks under a catalog-like category (Q3) with a central focus on compliant deliverables to public education facilities. Key differentiators include an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates and a flexible delivery timeline linked to the original and extended delivery periods. This bid emphasizes formal payment mechanisms and strict adherence to document submissions. The tender requires online/offline EMD submission options and potential delivery in Lucknow-adjacent settings, aligned with AKTU procurement processes.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Estimated value: ₹89,90,000; EMD: ₹4,49,500.
• Category: Smart Rack (V2) with Q3 designation.
• Quantity flexibility: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract time and during currency.
• Delivery timing: Delivery period computations start from the last date of the original delivery order; minimum extension logic ensures a minimum of 30 days; full extension possible within original delivery period.
• Payment terms & EMD options: EMD may be provided via DD, FDR, or RTGS/internet banking to the Finance Officer, AKTU Lucknow; include transaction proof and required hard copies within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• Eligibility & documents: Bidders must maintain financial health, not be in liquidation or bankruptcy, and upload all required certificates; non-submission risks bid rejection.
• Delivery & location context: Delivery likely associated with AKTU/Jankipuram Lucknow address; compliance with AKTU procurement rules is expected.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD submission options: DD payable at Lucknow, or FDR in favor of The Finance Officer, AKTU Lucknow, or online RTGS to the specified bank details.
• Delivery terms: Option clause allows up to 25% variation; delivery schedule adjusted by formula (Quantity/Original quantity) × Original delivery period, minimum 30 days.
• Financial standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; must upload an undertaking.
• Documentation: Ensure submission of all required certificates and documents; failure leads to rejection.
• Payment terms: Standard government payment terms on contract execution; detailed terms will be in the bid document.
• General compliance: Bidders must comply with ATC/Corrigendum requirements; hardcopy submission within the 5-day window is required where applicable.