Hiring of Professionals for Cloud, Network and Security

Tender Title: Hiring of Professionals for Cloud, Network and Security

Reference Number: 1429222e

The Department of Electronics and Information Technology under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is inviting proposals for the hiring of professionals specializing in cloud, network, and security managerial roles, alongside various specialized technical positions. This request aims to augment the department's capabilities in managing and securing technological infrastructures critical for national digital initiatives.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The objective of this tender is to secure highly skilled personnel to fill a variety of roles essential for the implementation and maintenance of network and security frameworks. The specific positions include but are not limited to:

• Project Manager: Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• NOC/SOC Manager: Required experience is between 6 and 9 years.
• NOC/SOC Administrator and L2 Engineer NOC/SOC roles: Candidates should have between 3 to 9 years of experience.
• L1 Engineer NOC/SOC: A minimum of 1-3 years of experience is sought.
• Network-related positions including Senior Network Administrator and Network Administrator, requiring between 3 and 9 years of relevant experience.

The scope emphasizes quality assurance, secure operations, and the effectiveness of networks and cloud infrastructures within governmental frameworks.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for participation in this tender, bidders must:

• Be a registered company or consultancy with proven experience in similar projects.
• Demonstrate financial stability and a record of satisfactorily completed projects within the specified timeframe.

Technical Requirements

The proposal must include the following technical requirements:

1. Resumes of professionals proposed for the roles detailing their experience and qualifications.
2. Proof of previous contracts executed in relation to cloud and network service provisioning.
3. Certifications relevant to project management and specific technologies (e.g., PMP, CISSP, etc.).

Financial Requirements

Bidders must provide detailed financial proposals, including:

• Pricing for each role offered in the proposal.
• Breakdown of fees, including any additional costs that may arise during contract execution.
• Financial statements from the previous three years to demonstrate viability and capacity.

Document Submission Details

All tender documents must be submitted electronically. Bidders are required to prepare submissions in PDF format and ensure that all documents are complete and thoroughly filled out. Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Special Provisions

This tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs), offering them benefits in terms of potential preference during the evaluation process. Additionally, there will be provisions for startups contributing innovative solutions in cloud and network management.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of proposals will be meticulous and will consider:

1. Compliance with eligibility criteria.
2. Thoroughness of the technical proposals.
3. Financial competitiveness and transparency.
4. Experience of proposed personnel.
5. Innovation and strategic methodologies proposed.

Delivery Locations

The professionals will be required to operate primarily within government facilities, including the Ministry’s headquarters and various associated project sites.

Contact Information

For further inquiries and clarification regarding this tender, bidders may directly contact the tendering authority through official channels listed on the government procurement website.