Tender Overview
The Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) seeks procurement of software suites including MS Office 2021 Professional Plus, MS Office 2021 Professional, MS Office 2021, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, and Adobe Photoshop 26.8. Estimated value and quantities are not disclosed; BoQ lists 5 items with unspecified quantities. The tender emphasizes software licensing, security compliance, IPv6 readiness, and end-user certificate handling. Unique aspects include an option clause allowing quantity variation up to 25%, with delivery timelines anchored to the original delivery period. GST guidance is at bidder discretion, with reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates (whichever is lower). This tender targets bidders capable of rapid deployment and post-sale service, subject to End User Certificates and Malicious Code Certification.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Products: MS Office 2021 Professional Plus/Professional/Pro, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Adobe Photoshop 26.8
- Certifications/Compliance: IPv6 readiness from day one; Malicious Code Certificate required; IT equipment must ensure no embedded malicious code; End User Certificate in bidder’s format per Buyer
- Service/Support: Functional service centre requirement within the state of each consignee location; carry-in warranty support implied
- Additional terms: Option clause for quantity adjustments up to 25%; GST handling not included in bid price (bidder responsibility); EFT/Bank mandate documentation required for vendor code creation
- Data/security: No return of faulty hard disks per Buyer Security Policy; emphasis on IP/IT security measures
- Environment: Hardware/software offerings to meet Government security and interoperability standards
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Security: Not disclosed in data; bidders must comply with end-user certificate and malicious code certification terms
- Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; End User Certificate in Buyer format; vendor code creation items
- Delivery: Delivery period defined relative to original order; extended delivery time formula provided; minimum 30 days rule applies
- Compliance: IPv6 readiness, malware-free software, service center availability within consignee states; GST review by bidder with actual rates applied
- Penalties: Not specified; adherence to option clause and delivery timelines is mandatory
- Eligibility: Bidders with software licensing capacity, security-compliant products, and post-sales support capabilities