Tender Notice for Firewall - NGFW in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum average annual turnover of 4 Lakhs over the last three financial years, as well as a minimum of 3 years of relevant past experience in similar services. Bidders must also demonstrate a past performance score of at least 80%.

Bidders must submit several essential documents, including experience criteria, past performance, bidder turnover documentation, OEM Authorization Certificate, and other certifications as stated in the ATC. Documentation must align with the prescribed formats and be uploaded before the bid’s closing.

To register for participation in this tender, interested parties need to complete their registration on the GeM portal. They should ensure that all organizational details are accurate and that they have the required documentation to comply with the eligibility requirements.

Accepted document formats typically include PDF, Word documents, and other commonly recognized formats suitable for official review. Bidders should follow the detailed submission guidelines outlined in the tender document.

The technical specifications for the firewall solutions involve compliance with the latest security protocols, performance metrics required for an NGFW system, and relevant certifications from recognized agencies. Bidders should review the detailed requirements in the ATC document.

Yes, bidders must adhere to national and international quality standards relevant to IT security products. Compliance with standards ensures that the proposed NGFW meets the operational security needs of the Department of Telecommunications.

Bidders are required to ensure compliance with government procurement policies, including adherence to the 'Make in India' initiative and local content regulations. Proper documentation must be provided to validate compliance.

Firewall solutions are expected to undergo rigorous functional testing to validate their performance against specified security metrics. Bidders should demonstrate their historical capability in meeting such testing criteria through documented evidence.

The EMD for this tender is set at 25789 INR. Bidders must include this amount with their bid unless they qualify for exemptions based on MSE status, for which valid documentation is required.

Payment terms are generally outlined in the contract following the successful award of the tender, specifying milestones and payment schedules aligned with the delivery and acceptance of goods/services.

The evaluation and selection process will follow a total-value wise comparison of bids, with consideration given to eligibility, technical compliance, past performance scores, and financial robustness.

Bidders will be notified through the GeM portal once the evaluation is concluded, and results are finalized. Notifications will include details of the successful bids and further contract instructions.

MSEs may benefit from exemptions pertaining to experience and turnover criteria in this tender. To take advantage of these benefits, they must submit the necessary documents to prove their eligibility.

Yes, startups can also apply for exemptions regarding experience and turnover requirements. Similar to MSEs, they should provide the relevant documentation to support their applications.

The tender supports the 'Make in India' initiative by prioritizing local suppliers and ensuring that products sourced are manufactured domestically or meet local content regulations, promoting self-reliance in technology procurement.