Kerala State Planning Board Thiruvananthapuram Entry and Mid Level Laptop & Desktop Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is for the Kerala State Planning Board, Thiruvananthapuram, to acquire Entry and Mid Level Laptop - Notebook (Q2) and Entry and Mid Level Desktop Computer (Q2) equipment. The scope includes machines with factory pre-loaded OS, RAM, storage options, display specifications, and optional monitor availability. The order may vary by up to 25% during contract execution per the option clause. An in-state, on-site service capability is required, with a service center to be established within 30 days if not existing. The contract emphasizes delivery discipline linked to the last original delivery date and includes a minimum 30-day escalation for extended quantities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope includes both laptops and desktops under Q2 category with processor-related descriptors, and factory pre-loaded operating system by desktop OEM.
• Specifications call for RAM size (GB), SSD/HDD capacities (GB), display size (cm), and optional monitor availability; exact values are not disclosed in the data but the fields indicate standard configurations.
• Warranty is indicated as On-Site OEM Warranty (in Years), stressing direct OEM support at the consignee location. The data also shows a requirement for appropriate storage, processing and display configurations.
• The absence of a BOQ implies the bidder must align with BOQ values upon issue; a look at the terms confirms emphasis on compliant, OEM-backed hardware with standard factory OS.

Terms & Eligibility

• The buyer’s clause permits quantity variation up to 25% during contract and post-award periods.
• Bidders must establish a Functional Service Centre in the state of each consignee location within 30 days of contract award or provide documentary evidence of existing capability.
• Delivery/performance timelines derive from the last date of the original order and apply to any additional quantity with minimum extension rules; strict adherence is required for payment release and warranty activation.