Chandigarh Department of Higher Education Offline Examination Service Tender 2026 - 25% Scope Change, EMD ₹10 Lakh, Chandigarh

Tender Overview

The Chandigarh Administration, Department of Higher Education, issues an offline Examination Service tender for center-based testing across Chandigarh. Estimated value is ₹50,000,000 with an EMD of ₹1,000,000. The procurement scope covers examination administration services at multiple centers within CHANDIGARH 160001. The bid allows a 25% flexibilité in contract quantity or duration at the time of award and requires compliance with buyer ATC terms. This tender emphasizes delivery readiness, compliance with bid documents, and potential post-award adjustments. Unique aspects include mandatory 24:1 jammer deployment per center from exam commencement and a possible Integrity Pact, signaling strict anti-corruption expectations. Bidders should prepare to meet financial and regulatory prerequisites and submit required EMD mechanisms such as FDR or bank guarantees.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/service: Offline Examination Service management with center-level deployment and supervision
• Estimated value: ₹50,000,000; EMD: ₹1,000,000
• Delivery/implementation: commence with exam day; center-wise jammer installation implied
• Eligibility indicators: bidder stability, non-liquidation, not under bankruptcy, undertakings to be uploaded
• Compliance: upload mandatory certificates and bid documents; FDR as EMD or security post-award; performance FDR option acceptable
• Special clauses: 25% quantity/duration flex, potential integrity pact, Notary-affidavit required
• Location: CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH - 160001; ATC may require center-wise deployment and rapid mobilization
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorizations may be necessary

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1,000,000; can be submitted via Fixed Deposit Receipt or equivalent security
• Payment terms: not specified; bidders should expect standard terms post-award per GeM/GTC
• Delivery timeline: on day of commencement; 24:1 jammer installation per center
• Financial standing: no liquidation or bankruptcy; undertaking required
• Documentation: upload all bid/ATC/corrigendum certificates; affidavit by Notary (Annexure F)
• Post-award: 25% increase/decrease in scope allowed; FDR submission and hard copy delivery timelines
• Integrity: potential signing of Integrity Pact per Chandigarh Administration policy
• Warranty/AMC: not specified; bidders should clarify during bid response