Tender Overview
Organization: Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, under the Department of Financial Services in Ernakulam, Kerala. Product category: High End Laptop - Notebook (Q2) with an estimated value of ₹2,800,000 and EMD ₹50,000. Scope includes laptops with processor options (base and higher), factory pre-loaded OS, configurable RAM (GB), display diagonal (cm), and storage capacity (GB). The contract may include a 25% quantity option during and after award, with delivery timelines calculated from the last delivery date. Additional requirements include OEM authorization, malicious code certificate, and DD-based or PBG payment security. Unique aspects include GST handling as per supplier’s rate and non-obsolescence life of at least five years. This tender emphasizes compliance with security and supply standards for government procurement in Kerala.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: High End Laptop - Notebook (Q2)
- Processor options: Base Processor Number; Higher Processor Number
- Operating System: Factory pre-loaded OS
- Memory: RAM Size (GB) as specified in bid
- Display: Display Size (cm) diagonal as per BOQ
- Storage: Capacity of Storage Drive (GB)
- Certifications/Compliance: OEM Manufacturer Authorization; Malicious Code Certificate; GST applicability clarified by bidder; payment security via DD in favor of The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd, Ernakulam
- Delivery/Quantity: Option clause allowing up to 25% increase; delivery period tied to last delivery order date
- Special terms: Ensure products not declared end-of-life within 5 years residual market life; optional GST treatment per bidder’s rate; obsolescence risk mitigated through active OEM support
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹50,000 (payment method includes DD in favor of The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd, Ernakulam or alternative PBG as per GeM GTC)
- Experience/turnover: Not explicitly stated; bidders must comply with OEM authorization and post-sale support
- Delivery terms: Delivery period linked to contract delivery order; extended delivery time calculations based on quantity variation
- GST: Bidder to compute GST; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable lower rate
- Documents: Manufacturer authorization; Malicious Code certificate; EMD submission; GST/PAN; technical compliance; financial statements may be required
- Warranty/Support: Not specified; ensure OEM-backed warranty aligns with government procurement norms
- Penalties: Not detailed; ensure adherence to option clause and timely delivery
- Payment terms: Not fully specified; DD/PBG options indicate secure payment mechanisms