Contract Bidding Open For Entry and Mid Level Desktop Computer

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity capable of delivering the required desktop computers with prior experience. Companies must demonstrate performance by supplying at least 40% of the bid quantity within the past three years to any Central/State Govt Organization or PSU. MSEs are exempt from certain criteria regarding experience and turnover.

Bidders must submit a series of certificates including:

• OEM authorization certificate,
• Compliance with technical specifications,
• Financial turnover documentation,
• Evidence of past performance (contracts or order details).

Interested bidders must register on the GeM portal to participate in the tender. The registration involves providing necessary documentation to validate the bidder's capability and compliance with the tender's stipulations.

The GeM portal primarily supports submission in PDF format for documents. Bidders are advised to ensure that uploaded documents are clearly readable and comply with the document submission instructions outlined in the tender.

The desktop computers must conform to technical specifications including:

• A minimum of 16 GB RAM,
• Pre-loaded Windows 11 Professional,
• An AMD Ryzen 5 5600G or Intel Core i5 12400 processor or higher,
• NVMe-SSD storage capacities of at least 512 GB.

Bidders must ensure compliance with the quality standards as established in the GeM Category Specification. This includes the technical requirements outlined in the tender documents and adherence to manufacturer warranties and servicing.

Payment will be contingent upon delivery and successful installation of the computers. Bidders should familiarize themselves with the payment processes as per GeM policies and be prepared for any advance payment stipulations if applicable.

The evaluation and selection process involves a total value-wise evaluation along with the validation of technical qualifications. A reverse auction may also be conducted among qualifying bidders to ensure competitive pricing.

MSEs are granted exemptions from the minimum experience and turnover requirements, as long as they meet the quality and technical specifications required for the product delivery. This aims to encourage participation from smaller businesses.

Compliance with 'Make in India' policies involves ensuring that a specified percentage of the product is sourced or manufactured locally, allowing for at least 50% local content accreditation for Class 1 suppliers. This is essential for bidding eligibility and advantageous procurement.

All bidders will be notified of the results through the GeM portal following the evaluation phase, in accordance with procurement norms set by the issuing authority.

Bidders are expected to adhere strictly to the timelines outlined in the tender documents for submission and opening of bids to avoid disqualification. All deadlines will be updated via the GeM portal.

Yes, the provisions include reverse auction criteria for qualified bidders which facilitates an automated price adjustment process based on the lowest external offers in a competitive environment.

Bid submissions must include proof of local manufacturing or sourcing with a certificate from the OEM regarding local content percentages. Relevant OMs from the Indian government regarding procurement policies should also be reviewed and referenced.

The performance security, or ePBG, is set at 3% of the bid value and must be maintained for a period of 38 months. This ensures the bidder's commitment to executing the contract as stipulated.