Tender Overview
The Centre For Development Of Advanced Computing (CDAC) in Pune, Maharashtra invites bids for a high end laptop/notebook under the Department Of Electronics And Information Technology. The procurement emphasizes OEM authorization, a 3-year comprehensive warranty, and strict compliance with software licensing and hardware authenticity. Key differentiators include a verifiable OEM serial number, supplier-controlled configuration integrity, and land-border certification requirements. The opportunity targets established laptop OEMs with a decade of past manufacture experience and robust post-sale support capabilities in India. Estimated value and quantity are not disclosed in the available data, but the ATC clauses indicate a premium, enterprise-class device specification with strict compliance. Bidder readiness hinges on genuine OS and Office licenses sourced through authorized channels and a signed MAf specific to the offered model. The tender focuses on ensuring traceable, authentic hardware with OEM-backed warranty and clear supply chain documentation. This procurement is positioned as a government-grade deployment requiring verifiable product lineage and secure software licensing.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Product category: High End Laptop / Notebook intended for government use in Pune, MA, with enterprise-grade performance capabilities
- Mandatory documents: MAf (manufacturer-specific), product datasheet (sign & stamp), data sheet on OEM letterhead, etc.
- Licensing: Genuine Microsoft OS by OEM-authorized channels; Genuine Office Home & Business 2024 perpetual license with reseller support
- Warranty: 3 years comprehensive warranty, visible in OEM public domain
- Security & authenticity: Unique device serial number at supply; ability to verify configuration on OEM site; no post-manufacture configuration changes
- OEM experience: OEM must have produced and supplied laptops for at least 10 years; past performance will be evaluated by CDAC
- Border restrictions: Land Border Certificate required as per Annexure A; restrictions on procurement from border-country bidders
- Delivery & QA: Compliance with OEM-listed standards; MS OS and Office licenses valid through authorized distributors (Reddington/Ingram/Sun/others acceptable)
- Delivery location: Pune, Maharashtra, 410301; installation/commissioning expectations as per terms
- Device integrity: Malicious code certificate signed by OEM; device serial and OEM configuration are critical
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD/Security: Not disclosed in the provided data (explicit EMD amount not listed). Ensure readiness to submit as per ATC terms.
- MAF: Ink-signed, bid-specific Manufacturer Authorization Form required.
- Documentation: Data sheet with sign & stamp; product compliance sheet on OEM letterhead; vendor to declare non-blacklisted status.
- Licensing: Genuine OS and Office licenses from authorized channels; documentation from OEM or authorized distributors.
- Warranty & penalties: 3-year comprehensive warranty; supplier must provide warranty details in public domain; adherence to terms for land-border considerations.
- Verification: Unique serial number and allow buyer to verify configurational data online via OEM portal; no post-sale configuration changes.
- Performance conditions: OEM should demonstrate reliability and past performance from the last 10 years; CDAC reserves right to evaluate offerings.
- Acceptance: Letter acknowledging all terms & conditions on bidder letterhead with sign & stamp.
