AICTE System Integrator Tender South Delhi 2026 – Design Development Maintenance & Operations, QCBS 60:40

Tender Overview

All India Council Of Technical Education (AICTE), Department Of Higher Education, in South Delhi, Delhi 110016, invites bids for a System Integrator for Design Development Maintenance and Operations. Estimated contract value: ₹250,000,000 with EMD ₹12,500,000. Bids follow a QCBS 60:40 (Technical: Financial) weightage. This procurement targets experienced SI partners capable of full lifecycle management, including design, development, maintenance, and IT operations support. The tender emphasizes readiness to adapt within a 25% variation window on contract quantity or duration at the time of issuance and post-award. The scope requires bidders to align with AICTE procurement norms and ensure compliant bid submission. Unique differentiator includes the mandatory demonstration of capability to manage large-scale system integrator tasks within a government education setup.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: System Integrator for Design, Development, Maintenance and Operations
• Estimated Value: ₹250,000,000; EMD: ₹12,500,000
• Location: South Delhi, Delhi 110016; Organization: AICTE
• QCBS Weightage: 60:40 (Technical: Financial) as per uploaded RFP document
• No product-level technical specs listed; ATC indicates standard MSE/Startup prerequisites and contract quantity/duration flexibility up to 25%
• Salaries: Service provider to pay contracted staff first, with reimbursement claim to AICTE including PF/ESIC documentation
• No BOQ items; bidders should prepare for comprehensive SI capabilities and documentation per ATC

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹12,500,000; payment terms aligned with government procurement norms
• Variation Clause: Contract quantity or duration may be increased up to 25% at contract issue and thereafter
• MSE/Startup Eligibility: Submit valid documents proving field relevance
• Pay and Compliance: Service provider must pay salaries/wages upfront and claim reimbursement with statutory documents
• ATC Conditions: Incorporate additional bidder qualifications and weighted evaluation as per RFP
• Bidders should meet QCBS-based acceptance criteria and provide requisite experience and financial stability data