The Automotive Research Association Of India SAP Software Support Tender 2026 - Heavy Industry SAP & Application Software Maintenance Rajasthan

Tender Overview

The Automotive Research Association Of India (ARAI), operating under the Department Of Heavy Industry, issues a software support services tender covering SAP and application software, database management software, implementation, maintenance, proactive monitoring, ongoing support, software enhancements, technical modifications and related services. The procurement scope includes multiple service categories, with an emphasis on extended software support and enhancements. The tender specifies a flexible contract quantity/duration, allowing adjustments up to 25% at issuance and post-issuance, which bidders must acknowledge. Bidder alignment to the average price of three consultants is required, with a price bid format for invoicing. The location and start/end dates are not specified in the data, indicating a project scope rather than a fixed geographic window. The opportunity is centered on a comprehensive software support ecosystem for ARIA’s heavy-industry-focused IT environment.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service categories: SAP software support, application software, database management, implementation services, maintenance services, proactive monitoring, ongoing support, software enhancements, technical modifications, technical improvements.
• BOQ: Total items: 0 (no BOQ items available); indicates a service-led engagement rather than discrete hardware quantities.
• ATC/Commercial terms: Bidder must quote the average price of three consultants in GEM; attach a price bid breakup format for invoicing; integration with ARIA’s querying process is expected. Generic quantity flexibility clause remains, with 25% adjustment cap.
• Organization context: Government-aligned research body under the Department Of Heavy Industry; procurement focuses on sustained software capability and upgrade management.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Advance terms: Not specified in the data.
• Quantity/Duration flexibility: Up to 25% adjustment at contract issue; post-issuance increases/decreases capped at 25%.
• Delivery/Implementation timeline: Not specified; bidders must be prepared for flexible rollout aligned to ARIA governance.
• Payment terms: Not specified; price bid must align with invoicing format for consultant-based services.
• Documents & Compliance: Bid must include an average consultant price; ensure ability to provide three consultants' pricing; respond to ARIA queries promptly.