IIT Department of Higher Education Servers Tender 2026 in India ISO 9001, 5-Year Warranty, BIS & Data Sheet Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Department of Higher Education, invites bids for a complete server hardware solution. The procurement scope includes chassis, processor/motherboard, GPU, memory, SSD/HDD storage, and operating system software certifications. The estimated value is not disclosed, with an EMD of ₹60,000. The purchase location is India, and the project emphasizes certified, domestically-supported after-sales service, installation, testing, and commissioning. The contract requires adherence to ISO 9001 and BIS/type test certificates, with OEM-backed warranty. A key differentiator is the mandatory 5-year warranty and robust after-sales network in India, including service centers near consignee destinations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories cover: Chassis (Stores), Processor and Motherboard (Processor Number), GPU (Graphic Card Availability, GPU Number), Memory (Type of RAM, Total Memory), SSD Storage (Interface Type), HDD Storage (Interface Type), and Software (Operating System Certifications)
• Compliance expectations include ISO 9001 certification; additional certificates such as BIS license, type test certificates, and other product-specific approvals
• Documentation must include product data sheets, ensuring no mismatch with offered specifications; OEM authorization for imported products must include a registered Indian office for after-sales support; data sheets will be cross-verified against bids
• Warranty: 5 years from final acceptance or post-installation, with dedicated service personnel and a defined SLA
• Service scope includes Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning (SITC)
• Ensure non-obsolescence: product life of at least 3 years remaining at bid; OEM/ reseller must confirm continued availability
• EMD: ₹60,000; bid submission must include OEM certifications and service network details

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Warranty: 5 years; installation/commercial testing required; post-delivery service centers in India must be disclosed
• ISO 9001 certification required for bidder or OEM; BIS/type test certificates and other approvals must be uploaded with bid
• OEM responsibility: for imported items, Indian office must provide after-sales support; submit certificate
• Financial/Legal: bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; submit undertaking
• Data Sheet: provide technical data sheets; ensure no mismatch with offered parameters
• Experience: bidder or OEM must have regularly manufactured and supplied similar category products to credible entities; evidence in bid
• Documentation: ensure all required certificates and technical compliance documents are uploaded; missing items may lead to rejection