Tender Overview
Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), under the Department of Telecommunications, invites bids for a Customized AMC/CMC for pre-owned Data Centre maintenance covering Main and DR Data Centre assets from brands including Dell EMC, Cisco, Red Hat. The contract is governed by the ATC document and aims to secure Operations & Maintenance for active pre-owned infrastructure. Estimated value: ₹88,854,000 with an EMD of ₹1,777,100. Location: New Delhi, with procurement emphasis on comprehensive maintenance of multi-vendor data centre environments. The scope is defined by ATC terms; no BOQ items are listed, but the package targets end-to-end data centre O&M at scale. A notable clause allows contract quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% pre- or post-award, binding bidders to revised terms.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Service scope: Comprehensive AMC/CMC for pre-owned data centre hardware and software in the Main and Disaster Recovery sites
- Assets covered: multi-vendor stack including Dell EMC, Cisco, Red Hat platforms
- Delivery/implementation: O&M services with status as per ATC document; no itemized BOQ
- Financials: Estimated contract value ₹88,854,000; EMD ₹1,777,100; online or DD/BC/BCP options for EMD existence
- Compliance & process: Bid submission supports online payment (RTGS/online banking) with proof; hard copies to be delivered within 5 days of bid end date; performance security alternatives include DD, PBG, FDR, or online payment
- Vendor obligations: Adhere to ATC terms; ensure multi-vendor maintenance capability and timely response to data centre incidents
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD options: Payable DD/Banker’s Cheque or online RTGS; in favour of BHARAT BROADBAND NETWORK LIMITED, NEW DELHI
- Payment terms: As per GeM/ATC; approval and processing aligned with contract award
- Delivery timelines: Notified via ATC; hard copy EMD submission within 5 days of bid end/opening
- Performance security: DD, PBG, or alternative like FDR or online payment accepted; original document delivery within 15 days post-award
- Quantity/duration flexibility: 25% adjustment rights on contract quantity or duration; bidders must accept revised terms
- Documentation: Vendors must furnish GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, OEM authorizations as applicable