The Automotive Research Association Of India IT Equipment Leasing Tender 2026 Rajasthan-like region - Wet Lease Standards ISO 9001 2026

Tender Overview

The Automotive Research Association Of India (ARAI) under the Department Of Heavy Industry invites bids for leasing IT equipment under a wet-lease model, where maintenance is borne by the lessor. Scope covers IT hardware including computers and related IT equipment, with new stock aligned to tender documents. Estimated contract value and quantities are not publicly disclosed. Key differentiators include a mandatory service presence within the consignee state, dedicated support channels, and the option to adjust contract quantity or duration up to 50% prior to/after contract award. This procurement targets reliable, non-obsolete technology with a minimum three-year residual market life, as per bid terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: IT equipment leasing (new assets) with maintenance by the lessor, as per tender documents
• Scope features: wet lease arrangement for IT hardware and computers; post-award maintenance responsibilities borne by the lessor
• Standards/requirements: must not include obsolete items; offered products should have at least 3 years residual market life
• Serviceability: office of service provider must exist in the state of consignee; dedicated toll-free service number; escalation matrix for support
• Delivery/installation: not explicitly specified; requires alignment to tender documents and supplier capabilities to meet deployment needs
• Documentation: compliance certificates and required submissions as per ATC and corrigendum; inability to upload certificates can lead to rejection
• Additional: contract quantity/duration may be adjusted up to 50% before or after award, with bidder acceptance mandatory

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: not disclosed in tender data; bidders must meet standard financial due diligence per terms
• Eligibility: bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy and should provide an undertaking; products must have at least 3 years of non-obsolescence
• Assignment/Sub-contract: contract cannot be assigned or sub-contracted without prior written consent; joint and several liability remains with seller
• Serviceability: dedicated service office in consignee state; dedicated toll-free number and escalation matrix required
• Documentation: bidders must upload all certificates/documents sought in bid, ATC, and corrigendum; missing certificates can lead to rejection