Agriculture Department Karnataka Smart Class Lab Tender Dharward 2026 - ISI/ISO Standard Hardware Supply & Installation

Tender Overview

The Karnataka Agriculture Department invites bids for the Design, Installation and Maintenance of an Educational Smart Class Lab, including hardware supply and installation, in Dharward, Karnataka. The procurement covers design, installation, and ongoing maintenance within a single classroom-lab setup, with a focus on integrated hardware and software for smart learning environments. A key differentiator is the combined scope of lab design, hardware deployment, and ongoing service support, including malware-free software assurance and an in-state service presence. The tender emphasizes vendor capability to provide OEM authorization and a localized service channel in Karnataka. This opportunity targets suppliers with end-to-end deployment capability and robust post-sale support, aligned to state educational technology goals.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service: Design, installation and maintenance of Smart Class Lab; supply and installation of related hardware; ongoing support
• Location: Dharward, Karnataka, 580001
• In-state service provider presence required; documentary evidence to be submitted
• Malware-free certificate: mandatory warranty that offered hardware and software do not contain embedded malicious code
• Escalation matrix: required contact numbers for service support
• Dedicated/toll-free service number: required for OEM/bidder
• OEM authorization: mandatory for authorised distributors; provide authorization form with complete details
• BOQ items: none listed; implies a bundled service with hardware installation
• Quantity/Value: not disclosed; estimated value not specified
• Duration flexibility: contract quantity or duration may vary up to 25% at contract issue per clause

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed in tender data; ensure to verify at bid stage
• Service availability: office of service provider must be located in-state (Karnataka)
• Malicious code certificate: mandatory certificate certifying absence of embedded malware
• Payment terms: not stated; verify during bid submission
• Warranty/AMC: not specified; consider standard OEM warranty clauses and annual maintenance terms
• Documentation: OEM authorization, service escalation matrix, dedicated support numbers, malware certificate, in-state presence proof
• Penalties: not specified; assess standard performance/liquidated damages terms during bid evaluation