Contract Bidding Open For Firewall - NGFW in JORHAT, ASSAM

Details are provided in the tender document.

To participate in the Firewall NGFW tender, bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of ₹8 Lakh over the last three years, have an OEM turnover of ₹34 Lakh, and show past experience of three years in supplying similar products. Micro and Small Enterprises as well as Startups may be exempt from certain requirements upon providing supporting documentation.

Bidders must submit certified Audited Balance Sheets or a certificate from a Chartered Accountant confirming turnover for the applicable period. For experience, copies of relevant contracts or an execution certificate demonstrating the supply of similar products in previous fiscal years should be provided.

The required documents include experience criteria documentation, past performance evidence, bidder's turnover certificate, OEM authorization certificate, compliance with BoQ specifications, and any exemption-related documents if applicable.

The EMD of ₹34,000 can be submitted via online payment, Demand Draft, or Fixed Deposit Receipt. A scanned copy must be uploaded with the bid, and the physical hard copy should reach the buyer within five days post the bid end date.

The evaluation will be conducted on a total value-wise basis. Bids must comply with the specified technical requirements and appropriate levels of past performance and financial sustainability will be considered during evaluation.

Yes, MSEs and Startups can benefit from exemptions regarding turnover and experience criteria. They must provide valid documentation to claim these exemptions.

Payments will be made as follows: 80% upon delivery and 20% upon successful completion of installation and commissioning, contingent on meeting all specified conditions.

All official tender documents, including the bid document and additional terms, can be found at the following link: Bid Document.

The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 27-12-2024 at 14:00 at the National Institute of Design, Assam.

Yes, the successful vendor must ensure installation and commissioning within 15 days after the site is ready for the firewall, alongside the provision for adequate training and support.

Results of the bid evaluation will be communicated to all bidders, detailing the selected vendors in accordance with set guidelines.

Yes, the OEM warranty for the supplied products must be a minimum of three years, ensuring full support for troubleshooting and maintenance during this period.

Bid submissions must include details regarding local content as per the Make in India initiative, with required minimum local content thresholds for Class 1 and Class 2 suppliers.

No, all submissions must be completed digitally as per GeM guidelines; no physical submission will be acceptable.

Any bid not meeting the specified technical requirements will be disqualified from the selection process, so it is imperative that all bidders adhere strictly to the outlined criteria.