Indian Army Operating System Software Tender Ranchi Jharkhand 2026 – IS0 9001, Cloud License Portability & ISO 9001

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for Operating System Software (V3) in RANCHI, JHARKHAND. The tender scope covers generic software description, architecture, OS type, licensing options, and cloud license portability. The contract contemplates supplier compliance with demonstrated ISO 9001 certification, OEM turnover criteria, and required certificates. A flexible quantity clause allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency, at contracted rates, with delivery timing tied to the last delivery order date. The bid emphasizes post-sale support and Indian after-sales service for imported products via an authorized OEM, with statutory GST handling.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Operating System Software (V3); location: Ranchi, Jharkhand; organization: Indian Army
• Key capabilities: generic software description, architecture compatibility, varying bit support, and cloud license portability
• Licensing: multiple license types and licensing options; cloud portability considered
• Standards/Certifications: mandatory ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; BIS/type test certificates and other product-specific certifications as required; OEM certification for imported products with in-India aftersales office
• Financial/Compliance: OEM annual turnover criteria for last three financial years; PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; GST mechanism as per applicable rate
• Delivery/Rights: option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation; delivery period anchored to original delivery order's last date; extended delivery time rules specified

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: explicit EMD amount not disclosed in available data; bidder must demonstrate non-liquidation status and provide undertaking
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization if required; ISO 9001 and product-specific certificates; BIS/type test certs
• Vendor capability: OEM turnover criteria for the offered product; imported product support via Indian registered office of OEM; post-sales service proof
• GST/Compliance: GST applicability to be assessed by bidder; reimbursement governed by actuals or applicable rates; ensure compliance with applicable tax rules
• Contractual: adherence to all ATC/ corrigendum; bid must include required certificates; delivery and payment terms aligned with buyer terms