Central Warehousing Corporation Desktop Computer Tender Kolkata West Bengal 2026 — IS Enabled, On‑Site Warranty, 1.24M Est.

Tender Overview

Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), under the Department of Food and Public Distribution, invites bids for Entry and Mid Level Desktop Computers in Kolkata, West Bengal. Estimated value is ₹12,39,000 with an EMD of ₹24,800. Required specifications include pre-loaded OS by the desktop OEM, RAM capacity per system, and storage configuration (SSD/HDD). Optional monitor availability and screen size details are to be confirmed. The tender emphasizes quantity flexibilities up to 25% per order and per-currency delivery extensions, with the delivery schedule linked to the original order timeline. The procurement focuses on standard desktop configurations suitable for government use, with mandatory compliance to buyer terms. The opportunity targets suppliers capable of providing OEM‑certified, ISI/IS standards aligned desktops, with a clear emphasis on delivery reliability and price competitiveness. Bidders should note the option clause and delivery-time computation rules as critical decision factors in bid submission.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Desktop Computer (Entry and Mid Level)
• Processor: Not specified in detail; focus on generic desktop processor family as per BOQ context
• Operating System: Factory pre-loaded OS by Desktop OEM
• Memory (RAM): RAM size specified per system; exact GB not disclosed
• Storage: SSD capacity (GB) and HDD capacity (GB) to be declared per configuration
• Monitor: Availability of monitor, and screen size in centimeters to be confirmed
• Warranty: On-site OEM warranty (in years) to be specified by vendor and OEM
• Other: Detailed requirements for certification/compatibility are not enumerated; bidders must infer from standard government desktop procurements

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹24,800 (form and submission method per vendor terms)
• Quantity flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease at contract award and during currency
• Delivery terms: Delivery period tied to last date of original delivery order; extended-time calculation = (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days
• ATC/ATC file: Additional Buyer Terms and Conditions provided separately by the purchaser
• Submission docs: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorizations, and technical bid documents as applicable to buyer terms
• Warranty/penalties: Not explicitly enumerated beyond OEM warranty; vendor to specify terms in bid response