Tender Title: Internet Bandwidth and Replication Service Tender

Reference Number: 11ed522a0

Issuing Authority/Department: Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

The Internet Bandwidth and Replication Service tender is aimed at facilitating enhanced connectivity and robust internet services for governmental and private sector requirements. The scope includes providing Internet Leased Lines, ensuring efficient and reliable data transmission, essential for an increasing demand for bandwidth in government operations. This tender is structured to optimize data replication services, ensuring seamless operations and service continuity for respective departments.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The primary objectives encompass:

• Establishing a robust Internet Leased Line that meets high availability and performance standards.
• Ensuring secure and fast data transfer rates suitable for governmental operations.
• Providing replication services capable of supporting data backup and disaster recovery processes.

The successful bidder will be expected to deliver two separate services which may include:

1. High-speed Internet connection tailored to governmental bandwidth requirements.
2. Effective replication solutions to maintain data integrity and availability.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for participation in this tender, bidders must meet the following criteria:

• Registered as a legal entity with appropriate licensing to provide internet and data services.
• Capability to demonstrate prior experience in delivering similar services to government projects or large-scale enterprise clients.
• Compliance with local regulatory standards and requirements relevant to data services.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must ensure that their proposals adhere to specific technical specifications that include:

• Minimum bandwidth provision details (specifications for speeds and redundancy).
• Firewall implementations must accommodate a minimum of 500 connections (both virtual and physical).
• Compliance with quality standards necessary for government usage and data security protocols.

Financial Requirements

Bidders are required to submit a detailed financial proposal that includes:

• A breakdown of costs associated with installation, service delivery, and ongoing maintenance and support.
• Transparent pricing models for lease contracts.
• Clear terms relating to payment timelines, within the confines of government procurement policies.

Document Submission Details

Interested bidders must submit their proposals through the specified government e-procurement portal. All documents should be in PDF format or any prescribed formats provided by the authority. Ensure submission includes:

• Company registration documents.
• Relevant project experience and references.
• Financial documents as outlined in the financial requirements section.

Special Provisions

This tender outlines benefits and considerations for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, which may include:

• Preferential treatment during the evaluation process.
• Opportunities for mentorship and technical support for startup bidders, encouraging their participation in government procurement.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation process will assess:

• Technical competence and adherence to the stated technical requirements.
• Financial proposals that demonstrate competitive pricing while meeting project demands.
• Experience and proven track record in delivering similar services.

The evaluation criteria will be transparent, and a scoring matrix will be used to ensure balanced assessment across technical and financial proposals.

Delivery Locations

The services are expected to be provided at multiple government sites as designated in project specifications.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the tender, bidders may refer to the official communication channels provided on the e-procurement platform. Specific contact details may vary based on departmental assignment and are typically accessible via relevant tender portals.