Invitation to Bid - Server, Processor 2xintel-xeon Gold 6338 in KHORDHA, ODISHA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in similar services and an annual turnover of at least ₹6 Lakhs. Bidders should also submit supporting documentation for any exemptions claimed regarding experience or turnover.

Bidders must provide the following documents:

• Experience Criteria documentation
• Past Performance records
• Turnover Certificates as per the requested ATC
• OEM Authorization Certificate
• Compliance documents for the BoQ and any supporting materials for exemption claims.

To register for this tender, bidders must complete the registration process on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal. Once registered, they can access tender documents and submit their proposals electronically.

All submitted documents should preferably be in PDF format, ensuring clarity and legibility. Other acceptable formats may include Excel for financial statements — but bidders should verify acceptable formats from the specific tender guidelines.

Bidders are required to offer servers with specifications of 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6338 processors. Detailed technical specifications can be found in the linked technical document.

The servers must meet the standards outlined in the provided technical documentation and other applicable industry standards relevant to IT hardware and procurement policies.

Bidders must ensure compliance with all specified criteria within the Documents Required from Seller, including local procurement regulations and service delivery commitments stated in the tender.

The EMD for participating in this tender is ₹36,000. Bidders seeking EMD exemption must submit appropriate supporting documentation.

Yes, selected bidders must provide a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) confirmed at 3% of the total bid value, valid for 42 months.

Payment terms will be specified in the bid documents. Generally, payments may be received upon delivery and inspection of goods or in accordance with the contract terms established.

Prices will be evaluated based on the total value of the bids presented, ensuring the consideration of both price and quality factors as detailed in the evaluation criteria.

Tenders must be submitted electronically through the GeM portal following the announcement in the tender documents. Ensure that all required documents are uploaded as per the submission guidelines.

While specific deadlines will be outlined in the bid documentation, bidders should note that the submission timeline is critically important.

The evaluation process is based on a total value-wise method, where past performance and compliance with the specified criteria will be assessed before awarding the contract.

Results will typically be communicated after the conclusion of the evaluation period. Bidders are encouraged to check their status on the GeM portal.

MSEs can avail exemptions from certain eligibility criteria, such as years of experience and turnover requirements, enhancing their opportunities for participation.

Startups are similarly exempted from experience requirements, allowing them to compete for this procurement tender under the specified conditions laid out in the registration guidelines.