Tender Overview
Chalissery Gramapanchayath (Local Self Government Department, Kerala) invites bids for Entry and Mid Level Laptop - Notebook procurement. The scope centers on standard notebooks with defined hardware specs: Processor, RAM, Display, and Storage requirements, along with factory pre-loaded OS. No BOQ items listed; project origin is government procurement through the Gem portal. The procurement emphasizes local OEM authorisation, Kerala service availability, and documented experience. The bid includes supplier eligibility constraints (4-star rating threshold, local Kerala operations, and OEM authorization). A sample submission process and a 2-day post-notification delivery for samples are highlighted. Key differentiators include mandatory local service presence and a minimum five-year Gem Portal experience, plus single-make/model specification submission. The opportunity targets Kerala-based suppliers with regional support capabilities and a focus on supplied notebook hardware for government use.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Processor; Laptop Type
- Category: Processor; Processor Number
- Category: Operating System; Factory Pre-Loaded OS
- Category: Memory; RAM Size (GB)
- Category: Display; Display Size (cm) Diagonal
- Category: Storage; Capacity of Storage Drive (GB)
- Mandatory: Only one make and model per bid; product brochure required; 4-star rating or higher; local service centre in Kerala; OEM authorization letter; evidence of 5 years Gem Portal experience; sample submission within 2 days of notification.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Financials: Not explicitly stated in data but bid requires bidder compliance with local terms and industry standards.
- Delivery: Samples due within 2 days post-notification; bulk delivery terms aligned with government option clause allowing 25% quantity variation.
- Documentation: Product brochure/catalogue mandatory; OEM authorization; proof of Kerala-based operations; service engineers locally available.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years Gem Portal experience; Kerala-based company; authorised service centre in Kerala.
- Local Preference: Bidders from outside Kerala not preferred; emphasis on local supplier capabilities and after-sales support.