Contract Bidding Open For Internet Bandwidth and Replication Service - Leased Line( Point to Point); Goverment Service provid in KRISHNA, ANDHRA PRADESH

Details are provided in the tender document.

A1: To be eligible for the tender (GEM/2024/B/5702119), bidders must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in providing similar services to government organizations and an average annual turnover of at least ₹1 Crore for the last three financial years.

A2: Bidders must submit documents proving their experience, certificate of bidder turnover, and any additional documents as specified in the ATC. Additionally, a proof of EMD must be uploaded along with bids.

A3: The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹415,360. Bidders seeking exemption from EMD need to provide valid supporting documents as per GeM guidelines.

A4: In this specific tender, MSEs and Startups are not eligible for exemptions related to experience and turnover criteria, which means they must meet the same standards as other bidders.

A5: Bidders must provide leased line services with a bandwidth capacity of 100,000 Mbps and ensure latency of no more than 1ms per 100 km within India, with a packet drop rate of less than 1%.

A6: The evaluation process will assess bids based on total price value and compliance with specified technical requirements. Preference will be given to bidders who meet all criteria.

A7: Bids must be submitted by January 9, 2025, at 15:00 IST.

A8: Yes, a pre-bid meeting will be held on December 30, 2024, at 15:00 IST via video conference.

A9: A performance security of 5% is required for the successful bidder, which lasts for 18 months post-contract award.

A10: Services are to be delivered to the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) office located at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

A11: Bids must be submitted online through the specified platform, along with the required hard copies of supporting documents within five days of the bid opening.

A12: The bid offer validity is 180 days from the bid closing date, ensuring that bids remain valid for the required evaluation period.

A13: Yes, bidders must comply with the technical and quality standards outlined in the scope of the tender, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

A14: Foreign experience may only be considered if it complies with the required criteria and documentation specified in the tender.

A15: The Chief General Manager of the Core Network Transmission South is the beneficiary for the performance security and other contractual obligations arising from this tender.

Details are provided in the tender document.