Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tender Summary
Upgradation of IT Infrastructure at AASC Training Facilities
IFB No.: GS02/AASC/095/2025-26
Issuing Authority
- Assam Administrative Staff College
- Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam
- Website: www.aasc.nic.in
- Tender Publishing Date
- 27 February 2026
Scope of Work
- The tender invites bids for the Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning (SITC) of IT infrastructure systems at AASC training facilities.
Major Components Include:
- Supply and installation of:
- Integration of hardware and software components
- Testing and commissioning of complete systems
- Training of AASC personnel
- Warranty and post-installation support
- Documentation and handover
- The project is designed to modernize AASC’s digital training ecosystem with integrated and scalable IT infrastructure.
2. Eligibility Criteria
- Bidders must meet the following conditions:
A. Legal Status
- Must be a legally registered entity (Company/Firm/Consortium as permitted).
- Should not be blacklisted/debarred by any Government Department/PSU.
B. Experience Criteria
- Prior experience in Supply, Installation & Commissioning of IT Infrastructure Projects.
- Experience in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous Body projects preferred.
- Completion of similar works of specified value within the last prescribed financial years (as per qualification criteria in the tender document).
C. OEM Authorization
- Valid Manufacturer Authorization Forms (MAF) from Original Equipment Manufacturers for all major IT components.
- OEM must meet technical compliance standards as defined in the bidding document.
3. Pre-Qualification Criteria
- Bidders must:
- Demonstrate successful completion of similar IT infrastructure projects.
- Provide documentary proof of completed contracts.
- Submit performance certificates from clients.
- Ensure technical compliance with specifications provided in Section 7 of the bidding document.
4. Financial Criteria
- Minimum Average Annual Turnover requirement as specified in the Qualification Criteria section (calculated over the last three financial years).
- Submission of:
- Bidder must demonstrate positive net worth.
- Financial capability to execute a project of similar scale.
5. Tender Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
Tender Fee
- As specified in the Bid Data Sheet (non-refundable).
- Payable in prescribed mode only.
Earnest Money Deposit (Bid Security)
- EMD required as per amount mentioned in Bid Data Sheet.
- To be submitted in acceptable instrument form (Bank Guarantee / Demand Draft as applicable).
- MSMEs may be eligible for exemption subject to submission of valid documentary proof, if allowed under tender conditions.
6. Submission Guidelines
- Bids must be submitted in two-cover system:
- Submission through prescribed method (as mentioned in bidding document).
- All documents must be:
- Signed and stamped
- Properly indexed
- Digitally signed (if e-procurement platform applicable)
- Late bids will be rejected.
- Conditional bid s are liable to be disqualified.
7. Important Dates
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Date
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Tender Publishing Date
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27 February 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Last Date for Bid Submission
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27-Mar-2026 02:00 PM
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Bid Opening Date (Technical)
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27-Mar-2026 03:00 PM
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8. Evaluation Methodology
- Technical Evaluation (Eligibility + Technical Compliance)
- Financial Evaluation (L1 basis among technically qualified bidders)
- Combined evaluation as per procedures defined in the tender document.
9. Document Checklist
- Bidders must submit the following documents:
A. Administrative Documents
- Covering Letter
- Bid Form
- Tender Fee Proof
- EMD / Bid Security
- Power of Attorney (if applicable)
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
- PAN & GST Registration
- MSME Certificate (if applicable)
- Non-Blacklisting Declaration
B. Technical Documents
- Technical Compliance Sheet
- OEM Authorization Certificates (MAF)
- Product Brochures & Datasheets
- Work Experience Certificates
- Completion Certificates
- Client References
- Project Implementation Plan
- Team Deployment Details
C. Financial Documents
- Audited Balance Sheets (Last 3 Years)
- Profit & Loss Statements
- Turnover Certificate from CA
- Net Worth Certificate (if required)
D. Financial Bid
- BOQ in prescribed format
- Properly signed and stamped
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