Tender Title

GEM/2025/B/6168024

Issuing Authority

Vimukta Jati, Nomadic Tribes, Other Backward Class and Special Backward Class Welfare Department

Scope of Work and Objectives

The Virtual Machine (Compute) tender aims to procure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) services with specific technical specifications tailored for deployment on Microsoft Windows Server or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The primary objective is to ensure the seamless delivery of virtualized computing resources to support various operational facets of the department.

This includes:

• Allocation of a Virtual Machine (VM) with a minimum configuration of 48 GB RAM and 16 vCPUs.
• Coverage for Primary Data Center setup at a scalable level to meet the increasing demand for resource allocation, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities within the infrastructure.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for participation, bidders must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a registered entity with adequate technical and financial capability.
• Have prior experience in delivering similar Virtual Machine solutions.
• Compliance with applicable local regulations and standards.

Technical Requirements

The following technical specifications are mandatory for the proposal:

• Provision for Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) architecture.
• Infrastructure supporting Microsoft Windows Server or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Minimum 48 GB RAM and 16 vCPUs allocation for the virtual machine.
• Ensure primary data center resource availability for optimal performance and reliability.

Financial Requirements

Bidders must provide a robust financial proposal demonstrating:

• All-inclusive pricing for the delivery and maintenance of the VM.
• Clear breakdown of costs associated with the deployment and ongoing management.
• Adherence to payment terms as defined in the tender documentation.

Document Submission Details

Interested parties must submit their complete proposals electronically through the designated procurement portal. Proposals must include:

• Technical and financial documentation.
• Supporting certificates detailing relevant experience and technical capabilities.

Special Provisions

The tender encourages participation from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups. Special provisions may apply to support these players in the tendering process, ensuring inclusivity and promoting local capacity building.

Evaluation Process

Bids will be evaluated based on:

• Compliance with technical specifications and requirements.
• Cost-effectiveness and clarity of financial proposals.
• Experience and expertise of the bidder as demonstrated through relevant project history.

Delivery Locations

The successful bidder will be expected to deliver services to the Primary Data Center as specified in the tender documentation.

Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding the tender, please refer to the official department's website or contact relevant personnel as per the details provided in the tender documentation.