Tender Title: Hiring of an Agency for Deployment of Resources for Data Capturing in SANCHAY Application
Tender Reference Number: 2372dee20
Issuing Authority/Department: Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence

Scope of Work and Objectives

This tender invites bids for the hiring of an agency to deploy two resources dedicated to data capturing within the SANCHAY application over the NICSI cloud. The primary objective is to ensure the smooth functioning and data management of the SANCHAY application by utilizing skilled professionals with relevant experience in data capturing and cloud technologies. The agency must support the management and handling of data within the application while adhering to specified operational standards set forth by the issuing authority.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, bidders must be registered entities with adequate proven experience in providing similar services. It is essential for bidders to demonstrate their capability to manage cloud-based applications effectively, particularly in relation to securing and processing sensitive data. Additionally, compliance with financial stability requirements and relevant certifications is expected.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must present a team of resources that possess technical expertise in application data management, specifically with experience using cloud frameworks. Knowledge of NICSI cloud services and relevant technologies is crucial. Quality standards applicable to data handling and capturing must be met, alongside demonstration of compliance with industry-recognized performance metrics.

Financial Requirements

Bidders are required to present a detailed financial proposal that includes pricing structure for the services offered. Adequate proof of financial capacity, such as bank statements or a letter of credit, may be necessary to affirm the bidder's ability to sustain operational costs throughout the project duration.

Document Submission Details

All required documents must be submitted electronically through the designated platform in a timely manner. The submission should include proof of eligibility, technical capacity documentation, and the financial proposal. Bidders should ensure that the documents comply with the formatting requirements outlined in the tender guidelines.

Special Provisions

There may be benefits for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups to encourage participation from smaller entities. Bidders belonging to these categories should ensure to highlight their status while submitting documents, as it may influence the evaluation process favorably.

Evaluation Process

Submissions will undergo a thorough evaluation process which assesses qualifying criteria, technical capabilities, and financial proposals. Evaluation metrics will focus on the bidders' experience, understanding of project requirements, and cost-effectiveness. Notifications regarding the results will be shared with bidders according to the tender protocols.

Delivery Locations

The resources will primarily operate in a remote capacity, interfacing with the SANCHAY application hosted on the NICSI cloud. The delivery of services includes regular reporting and adherence to performance standards stipulated by the Department of Military Affairs.

Contact Information

For further clarifications, bidders are encouraged to reach out through the officially provided communication channels, although specific contact details were not disclosed in the tender documentation.