A3 Size Multifunction Printer (MFP)

Actual delivery (and Installation & Commissioning (if covered in scope of supply)) is to be done at following address Aeronautical Development Establishment, Defence R and D Organisation, Ministry of Defence, Government of India , Suranjandas Road, New Thippasandra, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA-560075, INDIA .

Bidder financial standing: The bidder should not be under liquidation, court receivership or similar proceedings, should not be bankrupt. Bidder to upload undertaking to this effect with bid.

Bidders are advised to check applicable GST on their own before quoting. Buyer will not take any responsibility in this regards. GST reimbursement will be as per actuals or as per applicable rates (whichever is lower), subject to the maximum of quoted GST %.

Data Sheet of the product(s) offered in the bid, are to be uploaded along with the bid documents. Buyers can match and verify the Data Sheet with the product specifications offered. In case of any unexplained mismatch of technical parameters, the bid is liable for rejection.

IT equipment shall be IPv6 ready from day one.

Malicious Code Certificate: The seller should upload following certificate in the bid:-

• (a)This is to certify that the Hardware and the Software being offered, as part of the contract, does not contain Embedded Malicious code that would activate procedures to :-
• (i)Inhibit the desires and designed function of the equipment.
• (ii)Cause physical damage to the user or equipment during the exploitation.
• (iii)Tap information resident or transient in the equipment/network.
• (b)The firm will be considered to be in breach of the procurement contract, in case physical damage, loss of information or infringements related to copyright and Intellectual Property Right (IPRs) are caused due to activation of any such malicious code in embedded software.

Non return of Hard Disk: As per Buyer organization’s Security Policy,Faulty Hard Disk of Servers/Desktop Computers/ Laptops etc. will not be returned back to the OEM/supplier against warranty replacement.

Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Configuration, Training (if any - which ever is applicable as per scope of supply) is to be carried out by OEM / OEM Certified resource or OEM authorised Reseller.

• 1.The Seller shall not assign the Contract in whole or part without obtaining the prior written consent of buyer.
• 2.The Seller shall not sub-contract the Contract in whole or part to any entity without obtaining the prior written consent of buyer.
• 3.The Seller shall, notwithstanding the consent and assignment/sub-contract, remain jointly and severally liable and responsible to buyer together with the assignee/ sub-contractor, for and in respect of the due performance of the Contract and the Sellers obligations there under.

Without prejudice to Buyer’s right to price adjustment by way of discount or any other right or remedy available to Buyer, Buyer may terminate the Contract or any part thereof by a written notice to the Seller, if:

• i)The Seller fails to comply with any material term of the Contract. ii) The Seller informs Buyer of its inability to deliver the Material(s) or any part thereof within the stipulated Delivery Period or such inability otherwise becomes apparent. iii) The Seller fails to deliver the Material(s) or any part thereof within the stipulated Delivery Period and/or to replace/rectify any rejected or defective Material(s) promptly. iv) The Seller becomes bankrupt or goes into liquidation.
• v)The Seller makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors. vi) A receiver is appointed for any substantial property owned by the Seller. vii) The Seller has misrepresented to Buyer, acting on which misrepresentation Buyer has placed the Purchase Order on the Seller.

Scope of supply (Bid price to include all cost components) : Supply Installation Testing and Commissioning of Goods

• 12.Purchase Preference (Centre) Purchase Preference linked with Local Content (PP-LC) Policy: The bid clause regarding “Preference to Make In India products” stands modified in this bid and shall be governed by the PPLC Policy No. FP-20013/2/2017-FP-PNG dated 17.11.2020 issued by MoP&NG as amended up to date. Accordingly, bidders with Local Content less than or equal to 20% will be treated as “Non Local Supplier”. The prescribed LC shall be applicable on the date of Bid opening. Sanctions on the bidders for false / wrong declaration or not fulfilling the Local Content requirement shall be as per the PPLC policy. Further following additional provisions are added in the certification and verification of local content provision of the Preference to Make in India clause:
• i.In case of foreign bidder, certificate from the statutory auditor or cost auditor of their own office or subsidiary in India giving the percentage of local content is also acceptable. In case office or subsidiary in India does not exist or Indian office/subsidiary is not required to appoint statutory auditor or cost auditor, certificate from practicing cost accountant or practicing chartered accountant giving the percentage of local content is also acceptable. ii. Along with Each Invoice: The local content certificate (issued by statutory auditor on behalf of procuring company) shall be submitted along with each invoice raised. However, the % of local content may vary with each invoice while maintaining the overall % of local content for the total work/purchase of the pro-rata local content requirement. In case, it is not satisfied cumulatively in the invoices raised up to that stage, the supplier shall indicate how the local content requirement would be met in the subsequent stages. iii. The bidder shall submit an undertaking from the authorized signatory of bidder having the Power of Attorney along with the bid stating the bidder meets the mandatory minimum LC requirement and such undertaking shall become a part of the contract.

Availability of Service Centres: Bidder/OEM must have a Functional Service Centre in the State of each Consignee's Location in case of carry-in warranty. (Not applicable in case of goods having on-site warranty). If service center is not already there at the time of bidding, successful bidder / OEM shall have to establish one within 30 days of award of contract. Payment shall be released only after submission of documentary evidence of having Functional Service Centre.

Dedicated /toll Free Telephone No. for Service Support : BIDDER/OEM must have Dedicated/toll Free Telephone No. for Service Support.

Nominated Inspection Agency: On behalf of the Buyer organization, any one of the following Inspection Agency would be conducting inspection of stores before acceptance: Pre-dispatch Inspection at Seller Premises (applicable only if pre-dispatch inspection clause has been selected in ATC): Not Applicable Post Receipt Inspection at consignee site before acceptance of stores: By Personnel nominated by the Director, ADE

Bidder's offer is liable to be rejected if they don't upload any of the certificates / documents sought in the Bid document, ATC and Corrigendum if any.

ISO 9001: The bidder or the OEM of the offered products must have ISO 9001 certification.

Warranty period of the supplied products shall be 1 years from the date of final acceptance of goods or after completion of installation, commissioning & testing of goods (if included in the scope of supply), at consignee location. OEM Warranty certificates must be submitted by Successful Bidder at the time of delivery of Goods. The seller should guarantee the rectification of goods in case of any break down during the guarantee period. Seller should have well established Installation, Commissioning, Training, Troubleshooting and Maintenance Service group in INDIA for attending the after sales service. Details of Service Centres near consignee destinations are to be uploaded along with the bid.

Timely Servicing / rectification of defects during warranty period: After having been notified of the defects / service requirement during warranty period, Seller has to complete the required Service / Rectification within 7 days time limit. If the Seller fails to complete service / rectification with defined time limit, a penalty of 0.5% of Unit Price of the product shall be charged as penalty for each week of delay from the seller. Seller can deposit the penalty with the Buyer directly else the Buyer shall have a right to recover all such penalty amount from the Performance Security (PBG).Cumulative Penalty cannot exceed more than 10% of the total contract value after which the Buyer shall have the right to get the service / rectification done from alternate sources at the risk and cost of the Seller besides forfeiture of PBG. Seller shall be liable to re-imberse the cost of such service / rectification to the Buyer.

• 20.Ration Item ATCs Demurrage charges In case the rejected items are not lifted by the firm within 48 hrs, the demurrage charges at the rate of 0.5% of total contract value will be charged per day. In case the items are not lifted within a month, the same will be destroyed by the station board of officers and no claim will be admitted.Demurrage charges. In case the rejected items are not lifted by the firm within 48 hrs, the demurrage charges at the rate of 0.5% of total contract value will be charged per day. In case the items are not lifted within a month, the same will be destroyed by the station board of officers and no claim will be admitted.

Buyer Added text based ATC clauses

• 1.Quotations received with cost included in technical bid would be liable for rejection.
• 2.Repeat Order Applicable : The Contract will have a Repeat Order Clause, wherein the Buyer can order for additional quantity up to a maximum of up to 50%, including order placed under Option Clause, of the originally contr acted quantity within Twelve months from the date of successful supply. The Repeat Order will ha ve rates on not exceeding basis (excluding taxes and duties) while the terms and conditions will re main unchanged. It will be entirely the discretion of the Buyer to exercise the Repeat order or not ( Applicable for each line item).
• 3.Additional Terms and Conditions and Payment terms are attached.
• 4.Arbitration: This clause defines the mechanism of dispute resolution and an alternate to litigat ion. The disputing parties hand over their power to decide the dispute to the arbitrator(s). All disputes or differences arising out of or in connection with the Contract shall be settled by bilat eral discussions. Any dispute, disagreement or question arising out of or relating to the Contract or relating to product or performance, which cannot be settled amicably, shall be resolved by arbitrat ion in accordance with the following applicable provision
• a)For Central and State PSEs: In the event of any dispute or difference relating to the interpretation and application of the provisions of commercial contract(s), such disputes or differe nce shall be taken up by either party for resolution through Administrative Mechanism for Resoluti on of CPSEs Disputes (AMRCD) as per provisions of Department of Public Enterprises OM No. 05/0003/2019-FTS-10937dated 14 Dec 2022 as amended.
• b)For Defence PSUs: The case of arbitration shall be referred to the Secretary Defence (R&D) fo r the appointment of arbitrator(s) and proceedings.
• c)For other Firms: Any dispute, disagreement or question arising out of or relating to the Contra ct or relating to product or performance, which cannot be settled amicably, shall be resolved by ar bitration in accordance with the following provision The case of arbitration may be referred to arbitrator/arbitrators appointed as per section 11 of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as amended and the proceedings shall be conducted i n accordance with procedure of Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as amended. .

Buyer uploaded ATC document Click here to view the file.

Participation by the bidder in RA process would be considered as their consent for extension in offer validity by 30 days by the date of RA initiation.