Tender Overview
The Andhra Pradesh Home Department invites bids for a DIGITAL FORENSIC PLATFORM SOFTWARE under a structured license model. Key inputs include subscription period in years, concurrent users, and hosting/deployment options. The contract amount is not disclosed; the EMD is ₹75,000. The procurement targets a comprehensive software solution with OEM support, installation, and user training from an authorized vendor. The scope emphasizes license delivery mode, renewal policy, and OEM licensing constraints, with an option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation and compliance with the buyer’s extended delivery timelines. Bidders must ensure product longevity with a minimum five-year post-market life and non-obsolescence, as per tender terms. Unique considerations include the need for data sheets, and OEM certified installation/commissioning resources, plus data security and malicious code certification expectations. The tender’s emphasis on licensing policy, support duration, and deployment flexibility differentiates it from standard software buys, signaling a strategic digital forensics capability upgrade for state government operations.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Software Type: Digital Forensic Platform Software
- Licence Scope: Types of Licence, Period of Subscription (in Years), Renewal Period (months), OEM Licensing policy, Licence Delivery Mode, Number of Concurrent Users, Hosting Environment/Deployment Option, Scope of Installation
- OEM Support: Duration for updates/patches and version upgrades; Training Options with No of days Training Provided; Training delivery by OEM-certified resources
- Compliance & Documentation: Data Sheet uploaded; Malicious Code Certificate; 3 years minimum supplier experience with Government entities; Notion of end-of-life remaining life not less than 5 years; GST considerations
- Delivery & Installation: Installation/commissioning to be carried out by OEM or authorized resellers; option clause affects delivery schedule with minimum 30 days escalation
- EMD: ₹75,000; Bidder to declare financial standing and ensure non-liquidation status
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹75,000 as security deposit; ensure validity through bid submission
- Experience: OEM or distributor must have at least 3 years supplying similar software to Central/State Govt or PSUs with contract copies
- Delivery & Installation: Installation and commissioning by OEM-certified personnel; training specifics as per scope
- Data Sheets & Compliance: Submit Data Sheet matching product specifications; must demonstrate malware/malicious code certification
- Obsolescence Clause: Offered products must have at least 5 years residual market life and not be declared end-of-life by OEM
- GST: Bidder to apply GST; reimbursement as per actuals with maximum quoted GST%
