Maharashtra General Administration Department Amravati Procurement of Networking Equipment & Accessories 2025

Tender Overview

Organization: General Administration Department, Maharashtra. Procurement: Comprehensive networking equipment and accessories including GIGA/8 GIGA port switches (unmanaged and managed), RJ45 connectors (100 boxes), WiFi routers (single band), wires/cables (CAT6, patch cords), fibre components, and related installation/maintenance services. Estimated value: not disclosed; EMD: ₹15,000. Location: Amravati, Maharashtra 444601. The bid emphasizes a broad ICT hardware scope intended for government infrastructure, with emphasis on end-to-end supply and local maintenance capability. A key differentiator is the requirement for a registered local maintenance setup in Amravati and a 1-year defect liability warranty. Unique clauses include a two-envelope submission process, mandatory notarized Annexure A, and performance security terms. The tender underscores compliance with a robust documentation package and pre-qualification of technical personnel and plant facilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• EMD: ₹15,000; payable via DD/online with scanned proof; hardcopy to be delivered before bid opening
• Documents Envelope: Online submission with two envelopes; Envelope 1: Documents including tax returns, CA-certified balance sheets, PAN, GSTIN, Shop Act, PT registration, turnover proof, and past project certificates
• Financials: Three-year IT returns, last three-year balance sheets (CA-certified), turnover equal to at least 80% of estimated cost
• Eligibility: Demonstrated government sector work over last five years; one completed work value not less than 80% of tender amount; performance and completion certificates from Executive Engineer or higher
• Warranty & Security: 1-year defect liability warranty; Security deposit at 5% of tender amount
• Local Capability: Bidder must maintain a functioning maintenance setup in Amravati with verifiable postal address, email, and phone
• Annexures: Annexure A on Rs.100 stamp paper notarized; original stamp paper submission to office before tender opening
• Equipment scope: Broad ICT stack including switches (various port capacities), routers, cables, wireless devices, patch cables, racks, fiber components, and related accessories

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹15,000; no exemption; DD proof required
• Warranty: 1 year on product; warranty period governs release of security deposit
• Security Deposit: 5% of tender amount, refundable after warranty period
• Maintenance Setup: Local Amravati presence required; provide postal, email, and telephone details
• Documentation: Latest 3-year IT returns, CA-certified balance sheets, PAN, GST, Shop Act, PT registration, turnover breakdown, and prior government project certificates
• Submission: Two-envelope online submission; ensure hard copies reach before bid opening
• Commercials: Turnover must be 80% of estimated cost; Certificate from CA required
• Legal: Partnership/Company documents; power of attorney if applicable; Annexure A on stamp paper