Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade Microsoft Edu Cloud Licenses Tender South Delhi 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade (IIFT) seeks procurement of Microsoft Edu Cloud Licenses under the Department of Commerce. Estimated value is ₹2,880,000 with an EMD of ₹57,600. Location: South Delhi, Delhi 110016. The contract allows up to 25% quantity/duration variation at issue and post-issue with consent. Delivery/installation address is IIFT, B-21 Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016. This procurement targets educational cloud software licensing, with emphasis on compliance, vendor integrity, and OEM authorization. A dedicated OEM support channel and escalation matrix are required. Unique terms include online EMD/PBG payment via RTGS and online performance security payment options. The absence of BOQ items suggests a services-based licensing arrangement rather than hardware.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Microsoft Edu Cloud Licenses (cloud-based software licensing for educational use)
• Estimated Value: ₹2,880,000; EMD: ₹57,600
• Delivery Location: IIFT, New Delhi 110016; installation/commissioning, if applicable, at same address
• Compliance: OEM authorization from Microsoft or authorized distributor; integrity pact; dedicated service/support hotline; escalation matrix
• Payment/EMD: Online RTGS/internet banking; online EMD submission; performance security via RTGS or PBG
• Contract Flexibility: 25% uplift/downscaling allowed pre/post contract issuance
• Contract Scope: Service-based licensing (no BOQ items available) requiring governance terms and service commitments

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹57,600 via RTGS/online
• Payment Terms: Online payment options for EMD and performance security; post-award payment as per GeM rules
• Delivery: Installation/commissioning at IIFT Delhi address; delivery window aligned with contract execution
• Documents: Integrity pact, OEM authorization, certificates, and proof of service capability
• Vendor Requirements: Manufacturer authorization; dedicated support numbers; escalation matrix; compliance with buyer terms
• Penalties/Performance: Online performance security possible; penalties per contract terms; mandatory bid document uploads