National Academy Of Sciences CCTV Surveillance System Revamp Tender Allahabad UP 2026 ISO/IS 550 Compliant

Tender Overview

The National Academy Of Sciences (DST) invites bids for revamping the Network and CCTV Surveillance System Deployment in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. While the estimate and dates are not disclosed, the scope centers on modernizing security and network infrastructure. The purchase includes installation and commissioning with an emphasis on OEM-led execution and post-install support. A key differentiator is the explicit option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery-time adjustments tied to the original delivery period. Bidder must ensure residual market life of offered products and non-obsolescence. This procurement prioritizes vendor capability for end-to-end deployment, including on-site configuration and training if applicable. Unique conditions include a Malicious Code Certificate requirement and GST handling guidance, with emphasis on non-liability for obsolete equipment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Installation, configuration, testing, and training (if applicable) to be performed by OEM / OEM Certified resource or OEM authorized reseller.
• Mandatory submission of a Malicious Code Certificate confirming no embedded malicious code that could disrupt function or exfiltrate data.
• Bids must reflect products that are not declared end-of-life within at least 1 year residual market life by the OEM.
• The contracting authority may adjust quantities by up to 25% during contract execution; delivery period adjustments calculated as (increased quantity / original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• GST considerations: purchaser will reimburse GST as per actuals or applicable rates, up to the quoted GST percentage.
• Installation/commissioning should be performed by OEM or OEM-authorized personnel; ensure documentation to prove authorization.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• The bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; provide an undertaking on financial stability.
• Ensure products are not obsolete within the market life and have at least 1 year residual market life.
• The offer must include an OEM/Certified resource or authorized reseller for deployment, installation, testing, and training.
• A Malicious Code Certificate must be uploaded with the bid, certifying no malicious code in hardware/software.
• GST handling: bid should account for GST with the supplier and GST reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower, up to the quoted percentage.
• The purchaser reserves the right to adjust quantities by up to 25% and extend delivery as per option clause; ensure compliance with the modified delivery schedule.