Tender Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Home Department invites bids for forensic IT equipment including live disk analysis tools, incident response kits, forensic laptops, and forensic workstations. The tender carries an EMD of ₹63,000 and anticipates a contract aligned with government procurement norms. Bidders must comply with the option clause allowing ±25% quantity variation and extended delivery windows. Data sheets must match offered product specifications, with emphasis on post-sales installation and training performed by OEM-certified resources. Experience criteria require three years of regular supply to Central/State Govt bodies. This tender emphasizes non-obsolescence, 5+ year market life for products, and GST compliance as applicable. Unique clauses include Malicious Code Certification and OEM/Reseller deployment requirements, signaling a strong focus on security-grade forensic tools.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product categories: Live disk analysis tools, incident response kits, forensic laptops, forensic workstations
- EMD: ₹63,000; no BOQ items listed; data sheet required for each offered item
- Standards/quality: Must avoid end-of-life products; 5+ years market life; Malicious Code Certificate; installation/configuration by OEM-certified personnel
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of regular govt supply experience; primary product value criteria applies in bunch bids
- Delivery terms: Option clause allows 25% quantity variation; delivery period tied to original/delivery order dates with minimum 30 days additional time
- Documentation: GST, GST applicability by bidder; OEM authorization and data sheets mandatory
Terms & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹63,000; payment terms not specified beyond GST guidance
- Eligibility: 3+ years govt procurement experience; OEM or authorized reseller; data sheet match; non-liquidity and non-bankruptcy status
- Installation/Training: Must be performed by OEM-certified personnel or OEM-authorized resellers
- Compliance: Products must not be obsolete; 5+ years residual market life; Malicious Code Certificate required
- Data submission: Data sheets and certificates must accompany bid; risk of rejection for mismatched specs