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All India Council of Technical Education Cloud Services Tender South Delhi 2026 - Cloud Services with QCBS 70:30 and 25% flex 2026

Bid Publish Date

17-Feb-2026, 3:56 pm

Bid End Date

10-Mar-2026, 4:00 pm

EMD

₹36,00,000

Value

₹12,00,00,000

Location

SOUTH DELHI , DELHI

Progress

Issue17-Feb-2026, 3:56 pm
AwardPending
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Specific vendor eligibility: MSE and Startups must furnish valid documents proving field relevance.
  • • Financial architecture: QCBS weightage 70:30 (Technical:Financial) per RFP document.
  • • Flexibility: Up to 25% adjustment in contract quantity or duration at issuing and post-award stages.
  • • EMD: ₹3,600,000 required to participate in the cloud services procurement.
  • • Payment mechanism: Service provider must pay staff wages upfront at the location and claim reimbursement with PF/ESIC and bank statements.
  • • ATC: Additional terms uploaded by AICTE; bidders must review the ATC for compliance.
  • • Location: Cloud services procurement for AICTE in South Delhi, Delhi 110016.
  • • No BOQ items published; focus on service scope, SLAs, security, and compliance.

Categories 3

SERVICES CLOUD SERVICES IT ENABLED SERVICES

Tender Overview

Organization: All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) under the Department of Higher Education. Procurement: Cloud services in South Delhi, Delhi 110016, with an estimated contract value of ₹120,000,000 and an EMD of ₹3,600,000. No BOQ items are listed; emphasis appears on service delivery and governance under a QCBS framework. The contract allows a 25% flex in quantity or duration at the issue stage and a subsequent limit of 25% post-award. The presence of an ATC document suggests bespoke compliance requirements. This tender targets service providers capable of delivering cloud infrastructure and related managed services at scale, with emphasis on affordability and technical adequacy.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product/Service Category: Custom Bid for Cloud Services (no explicit itemized specs published).
  • Financial Structure: QCBS weightage 70:30 (Technical: Financial) as per uploaded RFP; evaluation will balance technical merit against price.
  • Eligibility: MSE and Startup bidders must submit valid field-relevant documents; ATC documents referenced.
  • Implementation Context: Service delivery at AICTE facilities under government procurement norms; no detailed SOW disclosed in the summary.
  • Payment & Compliance: Salaries of deployed staff must be paid by the service provider at the location first and then claimed from AICTE with statutory documents (PF/ESIC, bank statements).

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹3,600,000 (to be submitted as specified in terms).
  • Price Evaluation: QCBS 70:30 requirement; financial bid forms a substantial portion of award.
  • Flexibility Clause: Contract quantity/duration can be adjusted up to ±25% at contract issue and post-award respectively.
  • MSE/Startup: Must submit valid support documents for eligibility in their field.
  • Salary Payment Clause: Service provider retains responsibility to pay salaries/wages with statutory filings, prior to reimbursement by AICTE.
  • ATC Document: References to additional terms; bidders should review the uploaded ATC for compliance specifics.

Key Specifications

  • Cloud services provider is expected to meet general cloud infrastructure and managed services capabilities, though explicit technical specs are not published.

  • Estimated contract value indicates large-scale deployment; bidders should prepare scalable cloud architecture proposals.

  • Evaluation will use QCBS 70:30, implying strong emphasis on technically robust cloud solutions and cost competitiveness.

  • ATC documents may specify security, compliance, data localization, and delivery SLAs;

Terms & Conditions

  • QCBS evaluation with 70% technical weight and 30% financial weight.

  • EMD of ₹3,600,000 required to participate in cloud services tender.

  • Up to 25% quantity or duration flex at contract issue and post-award.

  • MSE and Startup bidders must provide valid field-relevant documents.

  • Service provider must pay deployed staff salaries upfront; reimbursement with statutory filings.

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Salaries of deployed staff paid by provider at the buyer location first; reimbursement claimed from AICTE with PF/ESIC and bank statements.

Delivery Schedule

Flexible quantity/duration adjustments allowed up to 25% at issue; further adjustments post-award capped at 25%.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not detailed in summary; bidders should review RFP/ATC for SLA-based penalties and LD provisions.

Bidder Eligibility

  • MSE and Startup firms must submit valid category-specific documents

  • Experience in cloud services or similar government deployments

  • Financial stability demonstrated by recent statements and audit reports

Documents 14

GeM-Bidding-8982822.pdf

Main Document

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Scope Of Work Document

SCOPE_OF_WORK

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Payment Terms & Condition

PAYMENT

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BOQ Document

BOQ

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Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

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Required Documents

1

GST registration

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates for cloud services / similar deployments

4

Financial statements (last 2-3 years)

5

EMD submission document

6

Technical bid documents demonstrating cloud capability

7

OEM authorizations or partner attestations (if applicable)

8

MSE/Startup eligibility documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Key insights about DELHI tender market

How to bid for cloud services tender in South Delhi AICTE 2026?

To participate in the AICTE cloud services bid in South Delhi, submit your EMD of ₹3,600,000, provide GC/ISMS-compliant documentation, and demonstrate cloud deployment experience. Ensure completion of the QCBS application with a 70:30 technical-financial evaluation, plus review of the ATC terms.

What documents are required for AICTE cloud tender in Delhi 2026?

Required documents include GST, PAN, recent financial statements, prior cloud deployment experience certificates, EMD submission proof, technical bid detailing cloud capabilities, and MSE/Startup eligibility documents; OEM authorizations if applicable.

What are the eligibility criteria for AICTE cloud services bid 2026?

Eligibility includes demonstrable cloud services experience, valid GST and PAN, field-relevant documentation for MSE/startup status, and the ability to comply with salary payment terms and statutory filings (PF/ESIC) for deployed staff.

What are the payment terms for AICTE cloud services contract?

The service provider must pay salaries upfront at the buyer location and then claim reimbursement from AICTE with supporting PF/ESIC and bank statements; no advance payment clarity is provided in the excerpt beyond this requirement.

What is the EMD amount for AICTE cloud procurement in Delhi?

The EMD amount is ₹3,600,000. Ensure submission under the specified payment method and verify any additional bid security conditions in the ATC document before submission.

What does QCBS 70:30 mean for AICTE cloud services tender?

QCBS 70:30 means a technical bid evaluation will carry 70% weight and the financial bid 30% weight. Bidders should prioritize robust technical cloud solutions, SLAs, and cost competitiveness to maximize overall score.

Are there quantity/duration flexibilities in AICTE cloud tender?

Yes. There is a 25% flex allowance for both contract quantity and duration at the time of issue, and an additional 25% possible post-award. Bidders should plan scalable architectures to accommodate potential expansion.

Where can I find ATC terms for AICTE cloud bid?

The ATC document is uploaded with the tender; bidders must view the file to capture additional compliance requirements, security standards, and any special clauses impacting deployment and SLAs.

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