Tender ID	Tender1124
Reference No.	TendersTime1124
Tender Brief	INFLIBNET AI Workstation Tender 2026 – Eligibility, Turnover, EMD, Documents & Important Dates
Tender Description	Apply for the INFLIBNET Centre AI Workstation Tender 2026 under the Ministry of Education. Check eligibility criteria, turnover, experience, EMD exemption, submission process, and key deadlines.
Pre-Qualification Criteria 🔷 Tender Overview The Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, operating under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited online bids for the procurement of an AI Workstation through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. This tender is structured under a Two-Bid (Technical + Financial) system and will be evaluated on a total value basis. The procurement aims to source a high-performance AI workstation compliant with the buyer’s technical specifications. 🔷 Key Tender Information Particulars Details Tender ID GEM/2026/B/7389286 Tender Authority INFLIBNET Centre Department Department of Higher Education Ministry Ministry of Education Procurement Item AI Workstation Quantity 1 Unit Bid Type Two-Packet Bid (Technical & Financial) Evaluation Method Total Value Wise Submission Mode Online via GeM Portal   🔷 Important Dates & Timeline Event Date & Time Tender Publishing Date 25 March 2026 Pre-Bid Meeting 06 April 2026 at 11:00 AM Bid Submission Deadline 15 April 2026 at 12:00 PM Bid Opening Date 15 April 2026 at 12:30 PM Bid Validity Period 90 Days from Closing Date 📍 Pre-Bid Meeting Venue: INFLIBNET Centre, Infocity, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 🔷 Scope of Work The scope of this tender includes the supply, delivery, and compliance validation of an AI Workstation. The selected bidder will be responsible for: Supplying an AI Workstation as per technical specifications provided by the buyer Ensuring full compliance with OEM standards and requirements Submitting a compliance sheet on OEM letterhead, duly signed and stamped Providing all necessary technical and supporting documentation Delivering the product within 15 days from the date of order Meeting all quality, safety, and regulatory standards applicable Additionally, the buyer reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity by up to 25% under the option clause. 🔷 Eligibility Criteria ✔ General Eligibility Bidders must be authorized suppliers, manufacturers, or OEM partners Must comply with all GeM platform requirements and tender conditions Should not be restricted under any government procurement guidelines ✔ Experience Criteria Minimum 3 years of experience in supplying similar products The bidder or OEM must have supplied similar products to Central/State Government organizations or PSUs Must demonstrate past performance by supplying at least 50% of the bid quantity in any one financial year during the last 3 years ✔ Startup & MSE Relaxation Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and DPIIT-registered Startups are eligible for relaxation in: Experience requirements Turnover criteria Relevant certificates must be submitted to claim exemptions 🔷 Financial Criteria Requirement Details Minimum Average Annual Turnover (Bidder) ₹2 Lakhs (Last 3 Years) OEM Average Turnover ₹9 Lakhs (Last 3 Years) Net Worth Requirement Not Specified in Tender Financial Documents Required Audited Balance Sheets / CA Certificate   🔷 EMD, Tender Fee & Security Deposit Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Not Required Tender Fee: Not Applicable Performance Bank Guarantee (ePBG): 5% of contract value Valid for 62 months To be issued in favor of INFLIBNET Centre 🔷 Submission Guidelines All bids must be submitted online via the GeM Portal only Offline submission is not permitted Bidders must submit separate technical and financial bids All supporting documents must be uploaded in digital format Clarifications, if required, must be provided within 2 days during evaluation A minimum of 3 bids is required to prevent automatic bid extension 🔷 Document Checklist The following documents are mandatory for participation: 1.       ✔ Experience Certificates (relevant projects/contracts) 2.       ✔ Past Performance Proof (delivery challans/work orders) 3.       ✔ Bidder Turnover Documents (CA Certificate / Audited Financial Statements) 4.       ✔ OEM Authorization Certificate 5.       ✔ OEM Turnover Certificate 6.       ✔ Compliance Sheet (on OEM letterhead with signature & stamp) 7.       ✔ BoQ Specification Compliance Documents 8.       ✔ MSE / Startup Registration Certificate (if claiming exemption) 🔷 Additional Terms & Conditions MSE Purchase Preference: Up to 25% of total quantity Price preference allowed within L1 + 15% Inspection Requirement: Not Applicable Arbitration / Mediation Clause: Not specified Auto Bid Extension: 7 days extension (if applicable) Maximum 1 extension allowed Labour Law Compliance: Mandatory under applicable Indian labour codes Geographical Restriction Clause: Bidders from countries sharing land borders with India must be registered with the competent authority 🔷 Tender Requirement Summary Table Criteria Requirement Minimum Average Annual Turnover ₹2 Lakhs Net Worth Requirement Not Specified Minimum Experience 3 Years Submission Mode Online (GeM Portal) EMD Exemption Yes (No EMD Required) Tender Fee Not Applicable
Minimum Average annual Turnover	₹2 Lakhs (Last 3 Years)
Net Worth	Not Specified
Minimum Experience	3 years
Submission Mode	Online (GeM Portal)
EMD Exemption	Yes (No EMD Required)
Tender Fee (Number)	Not Applicable
EMD (Number)	Not Required
Mode of EMD	Not Applicable
Estimated Cost	Not Disclosed
Start Date of Document Collection	25 March 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date	06 April 2026 at 11:00 AM
Last Date for Submission	15 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
Opening Date	15 April 2026 at 12:30 PM
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