Indian Army M4 CHIP BASED LAPTOP Tender Sonitpur Assam 2025 ISO/IS 550 Compliant

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for a M4 CHIP BASED LAPTOP procurement in Sonitpur, Assam (784001). The BOQ shows zero listed items, implying a single-item or to-be-finalized scope post-Detailed Design Drawings. The contract contemplates a possible 25% quantity variation during and after award, at contracted rates, with delivery timing linked to the original delivery period and extended periods. The tender emphasizes post-award design validation by the buyer and requires prompt submission of approved Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days. Key risk areas include drawing approval delays and quantity fluctuation impact on delivery schedules. This tender targets equipment-ready laptops featuring M4 CHIP architecture, sold to a defense procurement channel with strict alignment to approved designs. The unique aspect is the option-based quantity modulation and a requirement to align with buyer-approved technical drawings before fabrication begins.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product: M4 CHIP BASED LAPTOP (category implies high-performance military-grade computing hardware)
• Data Sheet: Upload Data Sheet for product offered; data must precisely match technical parameters to avoid rejection
• Post-award process: Submit Detailed Design Drawings within 5 days; buyer reviews and provides a list of required modifications within 5 days
• Obsolescence rule: Product offered must have at least 5 years residual market life; not declared end-of-life by OEM during bidding
• Data integrity: CMOS/firmware details must align with OEM specifications; mismatches may lead to bid rejection
• Tax/GST: GST is vendor-driven with actual rates; buyer reimbursement limited to actuals or lower statutory rate
• Vendor code prerequisites: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate, and Data Sheet alignment; ensure vendor documentation readiness
• Data Sheet verification: The buyer will cross-check the Data Sheet against offered specifications; mismatches trigger rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity adjustment: 25% increase/decrease allowed at contract placement and during currency
• Delivery terms: Extended delivery periods possible if options exercised; additional time calculated as (Increase/Original) × Original delivery period, min 30 days
• Post-award compliance: Successful bidder must obtain Detailed Design Drawings approval; delays in buyer approval may push delivery without LD
• Financial standing: Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; requires an undertaking to this effect
• Market life: Offer must be non-obsolete with at least 5 years residual life
• Tax compliance: GST as per actuals or applicable rates; reimbursement capped at quoted GST percentage
• Documentation: Required submissions include PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate, and Data Sheet; vendor code creation contingent on these