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Organization: Western Railway (Indian Railways) invites bids for an antivirus software solution to be deployed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The procurement focuses on a licence-based model with details around the type of licence, number of devices per licence, and the features provided. The location is Ahmedabad, Gujarat 363610 and the scope centers on software licensing rather than a hardware install. A key differentiator is the inclusion of an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contract award and during the currency of the contract, governed by the original delivery period. The tender emphasizes compliance with supplier terms and delivery mechanics tied to the last delivery date in the original order.
Key Term 1: Option to vary quantity up to 25% at contract award and during currency
Key Term 2: Delivery period starts from last date of original delivery order with minimum 30 days
Key Term 3: Compliance with the purchaser's option clause and delivery calculations
No explicit payment terms provided in tender data; bidders should verify standard Western Railway terms at bid submission
Delivery period commences from the last date of the original delivery order; extended time uses (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
Not specified in data; bidders should confirm during bid clarification on LDs or performance guarantees
Experience in supplying/licensing antivirus software under government procurement
Ability to provide licence-based software with defined device coverage
Compliance with Western Railway procurement standards and security requirements
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Antivirus Software (Q2)
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CATALOG Specification
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
| Category | Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | Description Of Store | Standalone Antivirus Software |
| Basic Information | Software Supplied Via | CD/DVD |
| SCOPE OF LICENCE | Type of Licence | 3 year Subscription |
| SCOPE OF LICENCE | Number of Devices Supported Per Licence | 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 Or higher |
| FEATURES | Features Provided | Vulnerability Scanning, Browser Protection, Firewall Protection, Protection from PUA (Potential Unwanted Applications), Wi-Fi Scanning, Dark Web Monitoring, Heuristic Analysis, Password Protection, Network Threat Protection, Anti-Malware, Anti-Phishing, Anti-Rootkit, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Trojan, Anti-Worm, Anti-Spam, Anti-Adware, Anti-Ransomware, Boot time Protection, Removable Media Scan, On-Access Scanning, Scheduled Scanning, Data Protection, Cloud Protection, ntrusion Detection System (IDS)/ Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Protection from Browser Exploits, Incoming and Outgoing Email Protection, Instant Messaging Protection, On-Demand Scanning, Automatically Clean Infected Files, Scan Compressed File Formats, Quarantine, Registry StartUp Protection, Malicious Web Page Blocking, Tamper Protection, Parental Control, Download Protection, Social Media Protection, Network Attack Blocker, Data Encryption, Automatic Exploit Prevention |
GST certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates
Financial statements
EMD documents
Technical bid documents
OEM authorizations
| Rank | Seller | Price | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | SSE Form House Under PMA | Item Categories : Antivirus Software | |
| L2 | APPCOM INFOTECH LLP Under PMA | Item Categories : Antivirus Software | |
| L3 | BRISK TECHNOVISION LIMITED Under PMA | Item Categories : Antivirus Software |
Key insights about GUJARAT tender market
Bidders should submit a technical and financial bid as per Western Railway rules, ensuring the licence type, device-per-licence limits, and features are defined. The 25% option allows quantity variation at contract award and during currency, with delivery timing tied to the last order date and a minimum 30-day extension.
Submit GST registration, PAN, experience certificates showing similar software licensing, financial statements, EMD/Security documents, technical bid, and OEM authorizations for the antivirus product. Ensure software is delivered/licensed per the specified device counts per licence.
Specifications focus on licence type, number of devices supported per licence, software delivery method, and listed features. Vendors should detail how many devices each licence covers and the exact antivirus features included, ensuring compatibility with railway IT security standards.
Delivery timing follows the last date of the original delivery order with an option for extension. If quantity increases, the extended time is calculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
Payment terms are not specified in the provided data; bidders should await the tender clarifications and confirm reward terms in the purchase order, including any advance or milestone payments aligned with licence delivery.
Bidders must provide OEM authorization or proof of licencing rights for the antivirus software. This ensures the bidder can legally supply and support the licence, with verification of features and device coverage per licence.
The 25% option allows the purchaser to adjust quantity up or down by up to 25% at order placement and during currency, at contracted rates. Bidders should price flexible delivery scenarios and include contingency capacity to avoid penalties or delays.
Standards referenced include features and licence compliance; bidders should ensure compatibility with railway cybersecurity policies and include features that meet basic IT security and licence enforcement requirements, while providing clear device-count documentation.
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Main Document
CATALOG Specification
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS