Tender Overview
The tender is issued by the Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs for the procurement of M4 CHIP LAPTOP OR HIGHER. Although start/end dates and estimated value are not disclosed, the contract allows a quantity variation of up to 25% at the bid stage and again during the contract period at contracted rates. The award includes pre- or post-dispatch inspection options and requires OEM or bidder to provide ISO 9001 certification, dedicated service support, and an OEM warranty. The procurement emphasizes a robust after-sales network in India with installation, commissioning, and training commitments. A distinctive clause is the option to extend delivery time proportionally to any quantity increase, with a minimum extension of 30 days. The bidder must comply with all terms and submit EMD/PBG via DD to SBI Kasauli. Unique aspects include in-country service capability, warranty handling, and post-acceptance guarantees. This tender targets suppliers capable of meeting military-grade standards and rapid delivery schedules within the Indian supply chain.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: Laptops meeting or exceeding the M4 CHIP specification tier
- Standards: ISO 9001 certified manufacturer or OEM; warranty as per specification
- Inspection: Placeholder options include pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspection at consignee site
- Warranty/Support: OEM warranty certificates required at delivery; service centers listed near consignee locations; dedicated/toll-free service line
- Delivery/Variation: 25% quantity variation rights; delivery period adjusts with quantity, minimum 30 days; extension aligned to original delivery terms
- EMD/PBG: EMD submission via DD; DD payable at SBI Kasauli; hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening
- Documentation: ISO 9001 proof, service/support details, installation/ commissioning plan
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not explicitly quantified in tender data; submission via Account Payee DD to SBI Kasauli
- Warranty: OEM warranty; post-installation service and maintenance group required within India
- Inspection: Pre-dispatch or post-receipt inspection options; supplier must comply with BOQ/ATC as selected
- Delivery: Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation; delivery extension logic with minimum 30 days, based on ratio of additional to original quantity
- Certification: ISO 9001 certification mandatory for bidder or OEM
- Service: Dedicated toll-free service line; service centers near consignee locations to be uploaded with bid
- Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, and other standard bid documents likely required; ensure hardcopy submission within 5 days