Invitation to Bid - Renewal of Fortinet Fortigate Firewall licences (FG-200E) & to provide CAMC for Three Years in Mohali, PUNJAB

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing a minimum of three years of relevant experience, achieving an average annual turnover of at least 4 Lakh, and providing supporting documents if seeking exemptions from experience or turnover criteria.

Bidders must provide an OEM Authorization Certificate, proof of past performance, and documentation evidencing the average turnover as part of their submission. Additional certificates may be specified in the Attributes and Technical Compliance section.

The registration process requires bidders to register as a legal entity and submit required documentation that proves eligibility as outlined in the tender description. Early registration is encouraged to ensure compliance.

Documents must be submitted in PDF or Word format, as instructed in the tender documentation. All required certificates and evidence should be clearly presented to facilitate easy understanding.

Bidders must adhere to the technical specifications outlined in the tender, including compliance with the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and submission of required certificates such as the OEM Authorization.

All submitted bids should comply with industry standards for IT security and maintenance, meeting the specific requirements stated in the tender documentation regarding performance and past experience.

Compliance requirements include adherence to local content rules, submission of relevant certificates, and ensuring that all documentation meets the expectations laid out by the Department of Atomic Energy.

Bids will be evaluated based on both technical compliance and financial proposals using a Total value-wise evaluation method. Bidders must provide clear evidence of qualifications and compliance.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required to participate in this tender is 16,000, which must be submitted along with the bid documents.

Bidders may be required to provide performance security in accordance with the tender guidelines. This ensures commitment to the delivery and quality of services promised.

Payment terms will be specified in the final contract post-evaluation of the submitted bids, with emphasis on milestones achieved within the contract tenure.

The price evaluation will consider the total value of each bid, comparing them to ensure the best value for the services offered consistent with meeting the specifications required.

Bids must be submitted through the designated online portal as outlined in the tender documentation, ensuring all required documents are uploaded before the deadline.

Bidders should refer to the main document for specific timelines related to submission, bid openings, and technical evaluations.

The evaluation process will be managed by the Department of Atomic Energy, with scores allocated based on technical compliance and total bid value.

Bidders will receive notification of results through the same platform used for submission, which will include details of the evaluation outcome and any additional instructions for awarded contracts.