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Indian Army Desktop & Application Virtualisation Software Tender 2025 – OEM Licensing, SSL VPN, IS 550 compliant

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 01:32 pm

Deadline

03 Nov 2025, 02:00 pm

Location

SAGAR , MADHYA PRADESH

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 01:32 pm
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Quantity

10

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Categories 1

SOFTWARE

Tender Overview

The Indian Army aperture seeks a comprehensive Desktop & Application Virtualisation Software solution with OEM licensing policy, including installation and live demonstrations. The scope covers licences, ongoing OEM support for patches/bug fixes and version upgrades, and training on-site for up to 10 participants. Expect OEM-supported updates across the contract period and SSL VPN capabilities for secure access. A 5-day advance sample approval process may apply post award, with modifications per buyer feedback. This procurement emphasizes license scope, vendor demonstrations, and post-sale support, under military standards and site-specific deployment considerations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Desktop & Application Virtualisation configured for: compatible with government deployment environments
  • Supported Hypervisors: as specified by OEM for the offered product
  • SCOPE OF LICENCE: licence types, OEM licensing policy, installation and demonstration requirements
  • OEM support period: number of years for updates (patches/bug fixes) and version upgrades
  • Training: on-site training for a maximum batch of 10 participants (number of days to be confirmed)
  • Security & Access: SSL VPN capability for remote secure access
  • Delivery/install notes: terms require on-site evaluation and demonstration as part of bid
  • The tender emphasizes licensing terms, upgrade windows, and post-implementation support

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • Option Clause: Purchaser may adjust quantity ±25% during contract and currency, with delivery timelines adjusted accordingly.
  • Documentation for Vendor Code: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate (bank certified)
  • Site Visit: optional; costs borne by bidder; entry conditions indemnify buyer
  • Sample Approval: advance sample to be approved within 5 days of award; modifications conveyed within 5 days
  • Compliance with buyer terms is mandatory for bid submission

Key Specifications

  • Product/service names and categories: Desktop & Application Virtualisation software with OEM licensing

  • Quantities/values: Not specified; bidding includes license scope and on-site training for 10 participants

  • EMD/Estimated value: Not disclosed

  • Experience requirements: Not specified

  • Quality/standards: SSL VPN capability; OEM support for patches and upgrades; installation and demonstration obligations

Terms & Conditions

  • Option Clause allowing ±25% quantity adjustment

  • Documentation requirements: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate

  • Optional site visit and risk indemnity for bidders

  • Advance sample approval process within 5 days post-award

Important Clauses

Payment terms

Not specified in the tender; bidders should assume standard government terms unless stated otherwise

Delivery Schedule

Delivery periods adjusted for quantity variations up to 25%; start from the last date of original delivery order

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified; implied by delivery period adjustments and sample approval timelines

Bidder Eligibility

  • Must meet general government procurement eligibility

  • Provide PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate

  • Demonstrate capability for OEM-supported virtualization licensing and SSL VPN deployment

Technical Specifications 1 Item

Item #1 Details

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Category Specification Requirement
BASIC INFORMATION Category 1. Desktop Virtualisation Software, 2.Application Virtualisation Software
SCOPE OF LICENCE Types of Licence 1.Perpetual, 2.Subscription
SCOPE OF LICENCE OEM Licensing policy 1. Per Buyer User, 2. Per Device, 3. Per Concurrent user, 4. Per CPU
SCOPE OF LICENCE Installation and demonstration Yes, No
SCOPE OF LICENCE The offered product have support from OEM for 1. Unlimited updation for Patches and Bug fixes within supoort period, 2. Unlimited upgradation of version within support period ., 3. NA
SCOPE OF LICENCE Number of Years upto which support is available from OEM for Updation (Patches and Bug fixes) within support period 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, NA
SCOPE OF LICENCE Number of Years upto which support is available from OEM for Upgradation of version within support period 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, NA
SCOPE OF LICENCE No of days Training Provided at Site (for maximum batch of 10) 0, upto to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 30
DESKTOP & APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION Desktop & Application Virtualisation configured for 1. Remote Desktop services based virtual Desktop and Application, 2. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
DESKTOP & APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION Supported Hypervisors by the offered product 1. Vmware ESX, 2. Citrix Hypervisor, 3. Microsoft Hyper-V, 4. Red Hat Virtualization, 5. KVM, 6. Nutanix AHV
Content Protection and Access Control Features SSL VPN Capability 1. Inbuilt within the application, 2. External/Third Party Integrated, 3. NO SSL VPN Required, 4 .NA

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Required Documents

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Experience Criteria

2

Past Performance

3

Bidder Turnover

4

Certificate (Requested in ATC)

5

OEM Annual Turnover *In case any bidder is seeking exemption from Experience / Turnover Criteria

6

the supporting documents to prove his eligibility for exemption must be uploaded for evaluation by the buyer

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid on desktop virtualization software tender in India Army 2025

Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and technical/commercial bids. Demonstrate OEM licensing policy compliance, SSL VPN capability, and on-site training arrangements for up to 10 participants. Ensure sample approval within 5 days post-award and comply with ±25% quantity option terms.

What documents are required for OEM licensing tender in Indian Army

Required documents include PAN card, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate certified by bank, and vendor code creation paperwork. Provide proof of OEM authorization for the virtualization product and evidence of SSL VPN capability as part of the technical bid.

What is the delivery timeline and options for quantity variation

Delivery periods may extend with a ±25% quantity adjustment during contract. The extended time is calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days unless otherwise specified, and starts from the last date of the original delivery order.

What are the key technical requirements for SSL VPN in this tender

The product must support SSL VPN capability for secure remote access. Ensure secure tunneling, authentication, and compatibility with government network policies. Include documentation proving SSL VPN feature, with configuration guidelines for deployment across a government network.

What training provisions are included for bidder staff

On-site training is provided for a maximum batch of 10 participants. Exact training duration and content will be defined in the contract; bidders should propose a detailed training plan covering installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

What is the required OEM support window for updates

The tender requires specifying the number of years of OEM support for patches/bug fixes and for version upgrades within the support period. Provide explicit durations and service level commitments as part of the technical bid.

How to prepare for optional site visit and its cost impact

If you undertake the optional site visit, all associated costs are bidder-borne. Entry is conditioned on indemnifying the buyer against liabilities. No claims can be made for noncompliance due to missing prerequisites discovered during the visit.

Which standards or certifications are required for virtualization software

The tender emphasizes OEM licensing policy and SSL VPN capability; ensure compliance with IS or government standards for software licensing, security, and interoperability. Include any OEM-specific certification and defense sector compliance documentation as part of the bid.