Procurement Opportunity: Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) - DC and DR both in the Cloud

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum average annual turnover of 600 Lakh. Bidders must submit relevant experience documentation and certifications, aligned with the tender specifications. Additionally, those seeking exemptions from specific criteria must provide supporting documents.

Bidders must submit an OEM Authorization Certificate along with other specified documents to demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements outlined in the tender. Relevant experience certificates that illustrate the bidder’s capabilities in disaster recovery services are also necessary.

To ensure a smooth registration process, bidders should adhere to the official guidelines provided in the tender documents. They must register on the designated procurement platform and submit all documents in the required formats to avoid disqualification.

All required documents should be provided in PDF format unless otherwise specified. Bidders should ensure that all files are legible and meet the compliance requirements as indicated in the tender guidelines.

Bidders must demonstrate their ability to provide secure, scalable Disaster Recovery solutions tailored for educational institutions. The specifications include adherence to industry standards, provision of adequate failover mechanisms, and detailed implementation plans for DRaaS services.

Bidders are required to comply with all relevant industry standards for Disaster Recovery services, as well as the quality expectations set forth by the Education Department Assam, aiming for high reliability and performance in their service delivery.

Yes, bidders must adhere to compliance guidelines detailed in the tender documents, including Make in India policies and local content procurement rules, ensuring that offered solutions align with national priorities.

Bidders must present a strategy that includes testing criteria for their DRaaS solutions, covering elements such as performance during failover, recovery time objectives, and data integrity during disaster scenarios.

An EMD of 300,000 must be submitted with the bid. This amount serves as a security against withdrawal of the bid or non-compliance with the tender requirements once selected.

Performance security details are explained within the tender document and must be fulfilled as stipulated once a bidder is selected. This typically involves securing a financial guarantee to ensure the successful completion of the contract.

Payment terms will be discussed and finalized upon awarding of the contract. Bidders must review the tender documentation for specific stipulations around payment schedules and conditions.

The price evaluation will focus on the total value of the bids submitted. The educational department aims to balance cost-effectiveness with quality and reliability to ensure optimal service delivery.

Notification of results will be communicated through the official procurement platform. Bidders are encouraged to keep track of any announcements or changes regarding the selection process.

Special provisions are available for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, including exemptions from certain eligibility criteria and enhanced support during the procurement process to encourage participation.

Bidders should align their solutions with the principles of the 'Make in India' initiative, emphasizing local sourcing and manufacturing solutions as part of their proposal to meet national development objectives.

Bidders must adhere to any applicable local content and procurement rules, as specified in the tender documentation, to support the initiative of promoting local businesses within the service sectors.