Centre For Development Of Advanced Computing Cloud Services for Quantum Processing Unit Tender Hyderabad Telangana 2026

Tender Overview

Centre For Development Of Advanced Computing (CDAC) invites bids for Cloud Services of Quantum Processing Unit in HYDERABAD, TELANGANA. Estimated value is ₹24,780,000 with an EMD of ₹743,400. The procurement falls under the Custom Bid for Services - Cloud Services of Quantum Processing Unit category. A notable clause allows a 25% increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration at contract award, with acceptance binding on bidders. The bidder must have an office in the consignee's state and may submit EMD via FDR or online RTGS/Internet banking. MSME exemptions apply to manufacturers/providers, with a mandatory Integrity Pact. No BOQ items are listed, indicating a possibly broad service scope for cloud/QPU integration. This procurement targets qualifying service providers capable of delivering secure, state-compliant quantum cloud services from a Hyderabad-based service locale, with strict adherence to EMD submission formats and post-award adjustments. The ATC emphasizes compliance with buyer policies and product specifications alignment with the Bill of Material.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Estimated value: ₹24,780,000 for cloud services related to Quantum Processing Unit.
• EMD amount: ₹743,400; payment options include FDR or RTGS/internet banking to the beneficiary CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED COMPUTING, HYDERABAD.
• EMD submission modes: FDR (with withdrawal conditional on pledgee’s sanction) or online payment; proof to be uploaded with bid.
• Office requirement: An office of service provider in the state of the consignee.
• MSME exemption: Only manufacturers/services providers eligible for EMD exemption; traders excluded; Bid Security Declaration allowed.
• Integrity Pact: Upload signed pact as per CDAC policy.
• BOQ: Not available; indicates potential service scope flexibility rather than fixed itemized goods.
• Contract variation: 25% quantity or duration adjustment permitted pre/post award.
• ATC: Compliance with all provided terms, ATC, and any Corrigenda.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD eligibility/alternative: EMD can be supplied as cashless FDR or online RTGS; reference to beneficiary CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED COMPUTING, HYDERABAD.
• Service location: Office of service provider must be located in the consignee’s state.
• Financial standing: Bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking to that effect must be uploaded.
• Integrity Pact: Mandatory signed integration with buyer policy.
• MSME relaxation: For MSME, EMD relaxation via Bid Security Declaration; vendors must follow specific policy for exemptions.
• Certificates/docs: All required certificates/documents must be uploaded; failure leads to rejection.
• Deliverables/approval: Product/spec compliance aligned to the Bill of Material; acceptance subject to buyer terms.
• General compliance: If applicable, additional ATC/Corrigendum terms must be followed; hardcopy to be delivered as required.