Tender Overview
The Kerala Higher Education Department seeks procurement of essential ICT and AV equipment for institutions in Alappuzha, Kerala 686107. Items listed include Entry and Mid Level Desktop Computers (Q2), Multimedia Projectors (MMP) (Q2), Line Interactive UPS with AVR (V2) (Q2), and Computer Mouse or Trackballs (Q2). While the tender does not publish an estimated value or EMD, it emphasizes data sheet verification, OEM authorization, and installation/commissioning by OEM-certified personnel. A key differentiator is the requirement to align with on-site OEM warranties and service support provisions. This opportunity is relevant for suppliers with a complete product data sheet, authorized distributorship, and post-sale service capabilities in Kerala. The procurement scope targets standard office ICT/AV bundles with optional expansion under quantity variability per the buyer’s option clause.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope includes: Desktop computers, Multimedia projectors, Line Interactive UPS with AVR, and Mice/Trackballs.
- Key data considerations: OEM data sheets must match offered configurations; on-site OEM warranty expectations; installation, commissioning, testing, and training by OEM-certified resources.
- Technical profiling (from tender data): RAM, storage types (SSD/HDD), monitor availability, USB Type A ports, projector specs (native resolution, brightness, keystone, light source life), and AVR/UPS performance metrics.
- Standard compliance mentions: Factory pre-loaded OS by Desktop OEM, and on-site warranty commitments. No single numeric spec is published; bidders should align to data sheets and AOI checks.
- Delivery/installation timing and regional support expectations are inferred from ATC terms and generic option clauses.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD amount: not disclosed in the tender data; bidders should verify at bid stage.
- Delivery flexibility: option to increase order quantity up to 25% during contract; extended delivery period may apply with proportional time calculations.
- GST: bidders must determine applicability; reimbursement to be as per actual rates or as quoted, subject to statutory limits.
- Data Sheet submission: mandatory data sheet alignment with product specifications; mismatches may lead to bid rejection.
- Installation responsibility: must be performed by OEM-certified personnel or OEM-authorized resellers; OEM authorization required for distributors.
- Warranty & service: on-site OEM warranty and dedicated service/support contact details required; escalation matrices to be provided.