Tender Overview
South Asian University invites bids for a comprehensive suite of high-performance computing and data center infrastructure, including Master System, Compute System, GPU Compute System, PFS Storage Disk Arrays, PFS Storage IO nodes, Smart Rack Solution, Fire Detection and Suppression System, Rodent Repellent System, UPS, Ethernet Network Switch, IB Switch, Remote Monitoring System, SW Stack, plus Installation, Training and Documentation, with Warranty and Support for 5 years, One onsite HPC Linux expert, and Year 6–7 AMC. The bid includes an EMD of ₹3,000,000 and a flexible quantity option of up to 25% increase during contract execution. Delivery terms align with the option clause, starting from the last date of original delivery order, with minimum extension rules described. Location details are not specified and require clarification. This tender emphasizes turnkey HPC and data center deployment with long-term support.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: Master System, Compute System, GPU Compute System, PFS Storage Disk Arrays, PFS Storage IO nodes, Smart Rack Solution, Fire Detection and Suppression System, Rodent Repellent System, UPS, Ethernet Network Switch, IB Switch, Remote Monitoring System, SW Stack.
- Services: Installation, Training, Documentation, 5-year Warranty and Support, Year 6 AMC, Year 7 AMC.
- Key terms: 3 years of onsite HPC Linux expert presence; comprehensive AMC coverage for years 6-7; turnkey deployment including software stack and training; procurement may involve multiple 19 items (BOQ present but with no explicit quantities).
- EMD/Value cues: EMD ₹3,000,000 indicates sizable project scope; no explicit unit prices or delivery deadlines provided in data; bidders should prepare for a large-scale data center rollout.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹3,000,000 as bid security.
- Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract time and during the currency, with delivery extensions calculated as (additional/Original) × Original days, minimum 30 days.
- Delivery & AMC: 5-year warranty, Year 6 and Year 7 AMC commitments; onsite HPC Linux expert included.
- BOQ ambiguity: 19 items listed, with N/A quantities; bidders should seek ATC document (Buyer uploaded ATC) for itemized scope and delivery expectations.
- Documentation: Comply with included ATC and terms; ensure readiness for large-scale integration and long-term support commitments.
