Centre for Development of Advanced Computing QNX RTOS Development License Tender India 2026

Tender Overview

Centre For Development Of Advanced Computing (CDAC), under the Department Of Electronics And Information Technology, invites bids for a development license for QNX RTOS version 8.0. The procurement scope is software licensing with flexibility for quantity adjustments up to 25% during contract execution. The process requires specific ATC compliance and an approval/selection letter from Indian Railways or CLW to participate in the propulsion system technology program. Key differentiators include the option-enabled delivery schedule and mandatory annexures, ensuring only qualified bidders under Railways propulsion initiatives participate. The tender emphasizes post-award performance bonds and a 30-day payment window post-delivery. This opportunity suits vendors with robust software licensing capabilities and Railways propulsion ecosystem exposure.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: Development license for QNX RTOS version 8.0 (software licensing)
• Quantity flexibility: up to 25% more than bid quantity; extended delivery periods follow the same contracted rates
• Payment terms: 100% payment within 30 days from material delivery and acceptance; PBG of 3% of total order value due within 14 days of contract release and valid 60 days beyond warranty completion
• Pre-qualification: only bidders with Railways propulsion program approval/letter (IR/CLW) may submit technical bids; must upload along with technical bid
• Atc requirements: signed Annexures and MII declaration per ATC
• BOQ: No items listed; indicates a license-based procurement with no quantity-based line items

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option clause: Purchaser may increase/decrease quantity by up to 25% at contract award and during currency at contracted rates
• PBG: 3% of total order value; valid for 60 days beyond warranty obligations; to be submitted within 14 days from contract release
• Payment timeline: 100% payment within 30 days after material delivery and acceptance
• Submission prerequisites: signed Annexures; MII declaration as per ATC; Railways/CLW approval letter uploaded with technical bid
• Delivery timing: delivery period begins after original delivery order; additional time computed formulaically with minimum 30 days
• Applicable participants: only industries selected by Indian Railways for propulsion system development
• Warranty/penalties: terms imply warranty obligations and adherence to extended time calculations if options are exercised