Open Tender for Annual Maintenance Contract for Networking Devices (Version 2) - L2 Switch; QUANTUM NETWORKS in GAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include a minimum average annual turnover of INR 28 lakhs over the past three years, and at least 7 years of past experience in providing similar services to a government or public sector organization.

Bidders must provide the following certificates:

1. Experience criteria documentation.
2. OEM Authorization Certificate.
3. Financial documentation indicating turnover.
4. Additional documents as specified in the ATC.

To register for this tender, bidders must create an account on the GeM platform, complete the necessary documentation, including financial and technical specifications, and submit the required forms electronically within the stipulated timeframe.

Documents must be submitted in PDF format for certificates and any supporting financial evidence, while spreadsheet formats like Excel are required for financial break-up details.

The technical specifications stipulate that the contractor must provide a resident engineer with appropriate expertise in networking, utilize genuine OEM parts, and maintain ISO 9001 certification for service quality.

Yes, all services provided under this contract should comply with ISO 9001 standards, ensuring a consistent quality of maintenance and repair services for the networking devices.

Bidders are required to comply with MSE regulations and adhere to the 'Make in India' policy, ensuring their offerings include local content to the extent specified in the procurement guidelines.

The EMD for this tender is set at INR 50,000, and bidders seeking exemption must provide valid supporting documentation under the relevant category, as per GeM guidelines.

Successful bidders are required to provide a performance security of 5% of the contract value, valid for 27 months, to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.

Payments shall be made on a quarterly basis after submitting invoices and satisfactory performance reports validating the completed work.

Price evaluations will consider not only the quoted price but also the bidder’s historical performance, quality of past projects, and overall cost-effectiveness in terms of service delivery.

Documents can be submitted electronically through the GeM platform, ensuring that all files are uploaded in the specified formats and within the designated timelines.

While specific dates are not provided, bidders must ensure their submissions are timely, meeting established requirements for evaluation and processing through the GeM procurement system.

MSEs are granted purchase preference as per government policies, allowing them to benefit from relaxed performance criteria and potentially increased contract allocations if they quote within a defined margin of the lowest bidder.

The tender aims to support local procurement initiatives by encouraging participation from MSEs and local manufacturers, aligning with the government’s 'Make in India' initiative for indigenous manufacturing and supply.