Tender Overview
The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks the supply of Apple devices across multiple categories in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The procurement includes TYPE 2 and TYPE 3 Apple laptops, smartphones, and tablets, with an EMD of ₹281,322. Although no BOQ items are published, bidders must align with OEM obsolescence rules and the 50% option clause. The contract targets a certified, reliable supply chain for government use, emphasizing current market life and post-warranty service considerations. The location, scope, and restrictive eligibility imply a synchronized national security procurement process requiring OEM authorization and strict compliance. The unique aspect is the combination of device types under a single government tender with specific compliance conditions.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product scope: Apple TYPE 2/TYPE 3 Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones (Apple device variants listed under category) for Dehradun procurement.
- EMD: ₹281,322 as bond to participate.
- Obsolescence policy: Offered products must have at least 5 years residual market life; not end-of-life per OEM before the period.
- Documentation and compliance: Mandatory PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; Malicious Code Certificate; Manufacturer Authorization for OEM/Authorized distributor; non-return of faulty hard disks per security policy.
- Delivery/variation terms: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 50%; delivery timelines start from the last date of original/delivery order; extended delivery period if option exercised.
- GST and pricing: Bidder to self-verify GST applicability; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rate, up to quoted rate.
- Security & audits: No-obsolescence and security policy adherence; EMD and contract enforcement as per Govt terms.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD requirement: ₹281,322 and applicable payment method (DD/online) as per tender norms.
- Financial health: Bidders must avoid liquidation or insolvency; provide an undertaking.
- Documentation to submit: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization/certificate; Malicious Code certificate; vendor code creation docs.
- Malicious code: Certification that hardware/software is free of embedded malicious code and IPR compliance.
- Delivery terms: Compliance with delivery timelines and option-based quantity adjustments; penalties/LD to be as per Govt terms.