Tender Title: e4a21c01
Issuing Authority: Department of Telecommunications (DOT)
Scope of Work and Objectives:
This tender primarily focuses on providing and maintaining round-the-clock uninterrupted Direct Current (DC) power supply sources of negative 48 Volts for two BTS (Base Transceiver Station) or exchange sites. The scope also includes the operation and maintenance of these facilities and the management of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) routes. The objective is to ensure continuous power supply and fault-free operation of telecommunication facilities to enhance service reliability.

Eligibility Criteria:
Eligible bidders must be registered entities under applicable laws and should be capable of delivering the outlined services. Interested parties need to demonstrate previous experience in facility management services, particularly in maintaining critical power supply systems and telecommunications infrastructure.

Technical Requirements:
The service provider is expected to adhere to stringent technical specifications that guarantee reliability and efficiency in operations. Required credentials include certified compliance with industry standards for electrical and telecommunications services. The bidder must also show proven methodologies for maintenance and operational excellence in similar projects.

Financial Requirements:
Bidders must present a financial proposal that aligns with the lump-sum-based strategy of this tender. Important financial documents should include recent financial statements and other related documents that demonstrate the bidder’s fiscal capability to manage the proposed contract effectively.

Document Submission Details:
Proposals should be submitted in a single packet, including all technical documents, financial bids, and proof of eligibility. Submissions must comply with the specified formats outlined in the tender documentation to be considered valid.

Special Provisions:
This tender favors Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. Special stipulations may grant these entities benefits during the evaluation process, encouraging participation from newer and smaller firms.

Evaluation Process:
The evaluation will be based on criteria that assess technical competence, past performance, financial robustness, and strategic capability. The process will ensure that submissions are analyzed thoroughly, with fairness and transparency.

Delivery Locations:
The successful bidder will be required to provide services across specified locations that involve the operation and management of BTS sites and OFC routes.

Contact Information:
For further inquiries, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the issuing authority directly via official channels as per the tender instructions.

This tender emphasizes the need for qualified service providers who can reliably maintain telecommunication facilities, ensuring operational efficiency, and is open to review by potential bidders looking to engage with government sectors.