Procurement Opportunity: Virtual Machine (Compute) - Government Community Cloud (GCC); Red Hat Enterprise Linux; 16; 32; 1:2 in NEW DELHI, DELHI

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing a minimum of 3 years of experience in similar services, and having a minimum average annual turnover of 937 Lakh over the last three years. Supporting documents must be provided to demonstrate compliance with these criteria.

Bidders need to submit documents such as the Experience Criteria, Bidder Turnover, OEM Authorization Certificates, and any additional documents requested in the ATC (Additional Technical Conditions). All documents must comply with the specified format established in the tender.

The registration process requires companies to register under applicable laws, after which they must upload necessary documentation verifying their eligibility, including experience records and financial turnover as described in the tender.

The technical specifications include deployment within the Government Community Cloud, support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server, with configurations specified including RAM, CPU cores, storage types, and backup requirements—all defined in the tender documentation.

All services must comply with the industry quality standards and technical specifications as outlined in the tender documentation. Compliance will be evaluated based on submitted documentation during the assessment phase.

Bidders must submit all necessary documents satisfying the compliance requirements outlined in the tender such as financial records, experience certificates, and any OEM certifications required for hardware specifications.

The testing criteria involve verification of technical proposals against the outlined specifications, ensuring bidders meet all required benchmarks prior to financial evaluation. Successful technical compliance is foundational to proceeding to financial evaluations.

An Earnest Money Deposit of 702786 INR is required and must be submitted as part of the bid. Bidders seeking EMD exemption must submit valid documentation in accordance with GeM guidelines.

A performance security of 5% of the contract value must be submitted within the specified timeframe and will remain valid for 14 months to ensure compliance and satisfactory completion of contract terms.

Payment terms will be outlined in the contract agreement following successful bid evaluation. Generally, they will require verification of service delivery and adherence to project milestones as outlined in the bid proposal.

Price evaluation will consider the total value of bids against technical compliance. A comprehensive assessment will ensure that the lowest eligible bid, meeting all technical specifications, is endorsed for contract awarding.

Bids must be submitted through the designated online portal, ensuring all required documents are uploaded in the specified formats as stated in the tender documentation.

MSEs may avail exemptions from experience and turnover criteria if they meet quality standards. This policy aims to promote participation from smaller enterprises in government tender processes.

Startups are eligible for exemptions concerning experience and turnover requirements and must provide documentation to prove their status as a startup for eligibility in this tender.

The tender adheres to the 'Make in India' policies by emphasizing local content and procurement rules, encouraging participation from Indian manufacturers and service providers in the fulfilment of the tender requirements.