Tender Notice for ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE -DATA CENTER ASSETS - Security Systems Devices; Firewall---NGFW; As OEM, in ALIGARH, UTTAR PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, having an OEM Authorization Certificate, maintaining a minimum average annual turnover of 40 Lakh INR, and possessing at least three years of past experience in the required services. Exemptions apply to MSEs and startups regarding experience criteria.

Bidders must provide the following certificates: an OEM Authorization Certificate, proof of experience, a financial turnover statement for the last three years, and any additional documents specified in the ATC. Supporting documents must be provided if seeking exemptions from any eligibility criteria.

Interested bidders should visit the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal to complete their registration. This involves submitting necessary entity documents and obtaining a unique registration number, which will be used for tender submissions.

All required documents must be submitted in commonly accepted formats such as PDF, JPG, or DOCX. It is essential to follow the guidelines outlined in the tender documents for accepted document formats.

Yes, bidders must adhere to all technical specifications provided in the tender document, including compliance with security standards and operational functionalities as specified for the data center assets.

Bidders are required to comply with standard quality management principles and specific quality standards for the services outlined in the tender. This includes ISO certifications or equivalent standards relevant to maintenance services.

Compliance requirements include adherence to local laws, certifications relevant to the services, as well as adhering to specified quality standards and security protocols as outlined in the tender documents.

Bidders are expected to provide details regarding service performance metrics and testing criteria as part of their technical proposals, ensuring that maintenance services meet the expected operational standards throughout the contract period.

An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 63,000 INR is required for participation in this tender. This deposit ensures that bidders demonstrate serious intent. The EMD will be returned to bidders not selected for the contract once the evaluation process concludes.

Specific performance security requirements will be outlined in the awarded contract. Typically, winners may be required to provide a performance security deposit to guarantee the fulfillment of contract terms.

Payment terms will be comprehensively defined in the awarded contract. Bidders should prepare their financial proposals considering potential milestone-based payouts or regular invoicing based on service delivery.

Price evaluation considers the total bid value submitted as part of the proposal. The evaluation will identify the lowest priced technically qualified bidders; their bids will be financially assessed to determine the most suitable offer.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the GeM portal. Bidders need to follow the submission instructions and ensure all required documents are attached per the guidelines.

While specific deadlines cannot be mentioned, interested bidders should refer to the main document for the timeline concerning submission and evaluation.

The evaluation process consists of a thorough review of technical proposals by a qualified committee, followed by a financial assessment where only technically qualified bids will be considered.

Notifications regarding the results of the evaluation will be sent electronically through the GeM portal, and bidders can also check the status directly via the tender listing on the portal.

MSEs are entitled to exemptions from certain eligibility requirements, such as experience criteria, thereby enabling them to participate more readily in government tenders and gain valuable experience in service delivery.

Yes, startups are also permitted to seek exemptions from the years of experience criteria, fostering innovation and encouraging new businesses to engage in government contracts.

Yes, bidders should ensure that their proposals align with the Make in India policies, emphasizing local manufacturing and sourcing practices while enabling meaningful participation in national projects.

Local content and procurement rules apply to this tender, promoting national products and services, which enhances the commitment to local markets by encouraging the use of resources available within the country.