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Border Security Force (BSF) invites bids for ISO 27001 ISMS consulting, initial audit, training/awareness, and documentation guidance in NEW DELHI, DELHI. Estimated value: ₹5,203,800 with an EMD of ₹156,114. Scope includes consultancy, ISMS implementation guidance, and readiness for certification. The procurement features a 25% quantity/scope adjustment option and is governed by vigilance and Make in India/PP requirements as per atc clauses. Unique emphasis on ensuring an authorized OEM/dealer bid policy and adherence to public procurement guidelines. This tender targets professional ISO 27001 services for information security management systems in a high-security government context.
EMD amount and potential exemptions under MSE/Startup categories as per ATC
25% variation allowed in quantity/contract duration before/after award
Compliance with CVC guidelines and Make in India procurement policies
Payments governed by public procurement norms; EMD details and exemptions per ATC; no fixed milestone terms stated here
No explicit delivery calendar provided; services must be delivered as per ISMS implementation plan and audit readiness schedule
Not specified; potential penalties would follow standard government procurement rules for service contracts
Experience in delivering ISO 27001 ISMS consulting, audit preparation, and training
Compliant with CVC procurement guidelines and OEM/authorized dealer bidding rules
Eligibility for EMD exemptions if applicable (MSE/Startup categories per ATC)
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
3 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
200
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
Yes (Arbitration clause document) as per DoE OM No.F.1/2/2024-PPD dated 03.06.2024 Arbitration should not be routinely included in contracts
Mediation Clause
Yes (Mediation clause document) as per DoE OM No.F.1/2/2024-PPD dated 03.06.2024 mediation clause should not be routinely included in contracts and pre-litigation mediation can be taken up without any such clause also
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Hiring Of Agency For ISO Certification Service - ISO 27001 - Information Security Management System (ISMS); Consulting, Initial Audit; Training / awareness program on ISO, Guidance for documentation and implementation of relevant management system, F..
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
8
Pre-Bid Date
30-09-2026 11:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
FHQ BSF CGO COMPLEX,IT WING,10TH BLOCK,NEW DELHI
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
New Delhi
Delivery Pincodes
110003
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amul Kumar | 110003,IT WING, IST FLOOR, 10 CGO COMLEX, LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI - 3 | New Delhi | Delhi | 110003 | 1 | - | - |
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Extended Deadline
16-Oct-2026, 10:30 am
Opening Date
17-Oct-2026, 10:30 am
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for ISO/ISMS consulting projects
Financial statements / annual turnover details
EMD payment document or exemption justification
Technical bid submission detailing methodology for ISO 27001 ISMS
OEM authorizations or authorized agent credentials (if applicable)
Vendor assessment/compliance documents as per T&C
Key insights about DELHI tender market
Bidders should meet eligibility criteria per ATC, submit GST, PAN, and experience certificates, provide OEM/authorized dealer credentials if required, and attach EMD ₹156,114 or exemption justification. Include technical bid detailing ISMS implementation approach, audit readiness plan, and staff training modules.
Submit GST certificate, PAN card, company financial statements, experience certificates for ISO/ISMS work, EMD document or exemption note, technical bid with implementation methodology, OEM authorization if applicable, and vendor assessment documents per buyer terms.
The project targets ISO 27001 ISMS certification readiness, including policy templates, risk assessment support, and awareness training. Vendors must demonstrate capability to guide documentation, perform gap analysis, and assist with initial ISMS audit preparations in a government security context.
The EMD is ₹156,114. Some bidders may be exempt per ATC provisions for eligible MSEs or startups. Ensure payment documentation or exemption justification is included with the bid submission as part of your bid security.
The buyer may increase or decrease the contract quantity or duration by up to 25%. This applies before contract award and after issuance, with consent for service scope expansion if applicable to the initial value.
While there is no explicit calendar, deliverables include gap analysis, policy/templates, risk assessment support, and staff training aligned to ISMS implementation milestones. Ensure a phased delivery plan with timelines for policy development, training, and audit readiness.
Bids may be submitted by the principal/OEM or an Indian agent, but not both for the same item. If the manufacturer bids, authorized dealer bids for that item may be excluded; ensure compliance with CVC ATC and vendor assessment requirements.
Demonstrated experience in ISO 27001 ISMS projects, willingness to provide training and documentation support, and adherence to Make in India procurement guidelines. Non-exempt bidders must provide EMD; eligible categories may qualify for exemptions per ATC.