Tender Overview
The Indian Army Department of Military Affairs invites bids for high-end computing devices including Unix-based laptops, Windows Core Ultra 7 laptops, and Unix-based tablets and Android high-performance tablets. The estimated scope is undefined, with an EMD of ₹77,000 and delivery to New Delhi, Sena Bhawan. A key feature is the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery extensions calculated on ordered vs original quantities. Bidder must submit vendor-code creation documents (PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate), and may form a consortium with shared responsibility. A data sheet must accompany bids; a Malicious Code Certificate is required to certify hardware/software integrity. The sale is anchored at the supply and transposition directorate in New Delhi, with substantial emphasis on interoperability and compliance. The tender stresses exact data-sheet alignment and a robust vendor verification process.
- Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs)
- Product category: High-end Unix-based laptops, Windows Core Ultra 7 laptops, Unix-based tablets, Android high-performance tablets
- Location: New Delhi, 110011
- Estimated value: Not disclosed
- EMD: ₹77,000
- Key differentiator: Option clause for up to 25% quantity changes; mandatory Data Sheet and Malicious Code Certificate
- Delivery: To be arranged at Supply and Transpo Directorate, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit technical specifications are provided in the tender text; bidders must rely on the BOQ and Data Sheet.
- Mandatory Data Sheet: bid must include product specifications aligned with offered devices.
- Documentation requirements include: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank.
- Consortium flexibility permitted; each member shares complete execution responsibility with a leader.
- Compliance artefacts expected: Malicious Code Certificate confirming no embedded malicious code and no IPR infringements; acceptance contingent on security assurances.
- Delivery/installation scope (if covered) at the specified Delhi address; focus on hardware interoperability and secure procurement practices.
- Data Sheet mismatch could lead to bid rejection; ensure exact parameter alignment with offered models.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹77,000 as bid security; terms not specified beyond amount.
- Delivery: option to extend quantity up to 25%; extension period calculated as (increased/original quantity) × original delivery days, minimum 30 days.
- Installation and commissioning: if in scope, to be performed at the central Delhi address; clocked delivery period aligned to last date of original order.
- Payment terms: not detailed; ensure readiness for supplier payment processes per central procurement norms.
- Documentation: submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT Mandate; Data Sheet, Malicious Code Certificate; OEM/Consortium undertakings.
- Consortium: allowed with equal responsibility; upload undertaking with bid.
- Data Sheet verification: mandatory; any mismatch leads to rejection.
- Malicious Code Certificate: required to ensure no malicious code, no damage, no IPR infringements.
