Parliamentary Affairs Department Bihar Antivirus Software Tender 2026 - State-wide Service Centre, 25% Quantity Option

Tender Overview

Parliamentary Affairs Department, Bihar invites bids for antivirus software with a supply-only scope. The tender allows a quantity variation up to 25% of bid quantity at contract award and during the currency at contracted rates. Delivery timelines reference the last original delivery order date, with extended time calculated if options are exercised. A critical differentiator is the requirement to establish a Functional Service Centre within the state (within 30 days if not present), supporting carry-in or on-site warranty as applicable. The opportunity targets vendors capable of providing software licenses and related procurement support in Bihar. No BOQ items are listed, and the focus is on compliance, delivery, and post-sale support.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope of supply: Bid price must include all cost components for the supply of antivirus software (no additional hardware implied).
• Service centre requirement: Must have a functional service centre in the state where the consignee location is, or establish one within 30 days of award; payment released after documentary evidence of a functional centre.
• Warranty/support: On-site warranty is implied for goods with service centre availability; carry-in warranty terms connect to service capability.
• Delivery & option clause: Delivery period adjustments tied to quantity variation up to 25%, subject to minimum 30 days.
• Eligibility: Bidder must maintain financial integrity (not liquidated or bankrupt) and submit an undertaking.
• BOQ/items: No items listed; procurement focuses on software supply and associated contractual terms.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract and during currency at contracted rates.
• Service centre: If absent at bidding, establish in 30 days post-award; payment contingent on evidence of a functional centre.
• Scope of supply: Only supply of goods; no additional services included unless specified in ATC.
• Financial standing: Bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; submit an undertaking.
• Delivery timing: Delivery period linked to original delivery order, with extended period calculations as per option clause.
• Warranty: On-site or carry-in warranty terms depend on service centre availability; ensure compliance with state requirements.