No. TU/IV-11/(5)/06
Government of India
Ministry of Science & Technology
Department of Scientific & Industrial Research
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi – 110 016.
Date: 20.12.2006
To,
As
per list enclosed
Sub: Development of an ICT based System for Industrial R&D Promotion Programme (IRDPP) – Invitation of limited Tenders regarding- DSIR.
Sir,
In order to enhance efficiency and
transparency in service delivery and internal operations of the Department of
Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), It has been decided to establish
an ICT based system for Industrial R&D Promotion Programme (IRDPP).
Therefore, quotations in a sealed cover are invited for development of web
based e-applications, design & development of databases, implementation and
post-implementation managed services / support for the ICT based Governance
system for the Industrial R&D Promotion Programme (IRDPP) as per the terms
and conditions mentioned below :-
Broad Scope of work for development of the following
software :-
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e-application: Web
based submission of applications for recognition / renewal of recognition (see Annexure
‘A’)
§
Design &
development of databases and associated procedure for processing of data
submitted through e-applications.
§
Compendium, directories
, searchable keys and required outputs.
§
Implementation &
post implementation managed services inclusive of data processing job.
§
Training
§
e-application: Web
based submission of applications for recognition / renewal of recognition. (see
Annexure ‘A’)
§
Design &
development of databases and associated procedure for processing of data
submitted through e-applications.
§
Compendium, directories
, searchable keys and required outputs.
§
Implementation &
post implementation managed services inclusive of data processing job.
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Training
C.
Procurement and
implementation of necessary hardware / SW and network components.
D.
Connecting
RDI/DSIR, head office and the central system with a state of the art networking infrastructure.
E.
Providing operational and maintenance support for the
system.
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The Software Product
Principal has presence in the major metros of India. It should have the ability
to support AMC and installation requirements in Delhi.
§
The Software should be
independent hardware and should work /integrate with any Third party Software
supporting Open Standards.
§
The
solution provider and/or its partner should ISO certified Company.
§
The
Software Product Principal should provide a list of their clientele in India.
§
The Software solution
provider should own the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the product
offered & should have a direct Implementation team.
§
The Software Solution
Provider have at least two working sites in Government domain in India for
demonstrating the vendor’s understanding about Indian Government and technology
environment.
§
Vendor should not
assign the job to subcontractor or subcontract any part thereof to any other
party without obtaining prior permission from DSIR.
§ Vender will have to execute a confidentiality agreement with DSIR for maintaining the confidentiality of the software/data.
§
DSIR reserves the right
to deduct any amount from the bill as may be considered reasonable for
unsatisfactory execution of the work.
Warranty –
(i) A software product should be at least
for one year from the date of supply. AMC charges for additional four years to
be mentioned separately.
(ii) The
vendor must have a maintenance base in Delhi to provide maintenance service of
the System being offered, efficiently and promptly.
(iii) The
Supplier shall provide necessary Software updates free of cost during the
warranty/guarantee period.
(iv) On
computer server, the warranty shall be comprehensive. On-site warranty for a
period of three years from the date of commissioning and acceptance of tender
by DSIR.
Acceptance
– On completion of implementation, installation & configuration, DSIR shall
check for the correctness and completeness of the configuration of the
software. Complete functions shall be tested as per the specifications &
functional requirements.
Payment Terms –
(i)
For
Software Products - 70% on delivery and installation, and the balance payment
to be released after implementation.
(ii)
For
Hardware 90% against delivery and installation, balance after acceptance of
hardware by DSIR.
(iii)
For
Digitization & Indexing 100% payment to be released within 15 days after
submission of invoice for satisfactory completion of work.
Training –
Before acceptance after installation, the vendor shall provide 3-days training
on administrative support and end-user support at DSIR for which the training
material to be provided by the vendor.
Force Majeure - The Vendor shall not be liable if the delay in performance or other
failure to perform its obligations under the contract is a result of an event
of Force Majeure. “Force Majeure”
means an unforeseen event beyond the control of the vendor.
3. DSIR reserves the right to accept or
reject in part or full any or all the offers without assigning any reasons
thereof. Performance Guarantee to the extent of a Contract value by way of Bank
Guarantee from a scheduled Bank will have to be provided by the vendor.
4. If any clarification is required, the same
may be obtained from the undersigned. If Interested, you may send your
quotation in the prescribed form at Annexure ‘B’ alongwith a performa at
Annexure ‘C’ duly filled-in, in a sealed cover & earmarked on it “Quotation
and this letter Number” latest by 31st January, 2007 by 5:30 P.M. at
the following address:
Deputy
Secretary
RDI
Division,
Department
of Scientific & Industrial Research
Room
No. 33, TIFAC Building,
Technology
Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road,
New
Delhi – 110 016.
Yours
faithfully,
(Ram
Kumar)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel. No:
2651 3070
Annexure ‘A’
Industrial Research & Development Promotion Programme
1. Introduction :
The activity
pertaining to Industrial Research & Development Promotion Programme, is
an important component of a plan scheme "Technology Promotion,
Development and Utilisation (TPDU)”.The specific areas covered under this
scheme are :-
·
Recognition
of In-house R&D in Industry
·
Recognition
of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIROs)
·
Fiscal
Incentives for Scientific Research
2. Genesis of the Programme :
IRDPP/DSIR plans to start with a paper-less office concept
especially to start with automation of registration and renewal of registration
of applications for In-house R&D units & SIROs from manual mode to
electronic mode i.e. web based submission of
e-application; design & development of databases and associated
procedure for processing of data submitted through e-applications etc. At
present, there are about 1212 in-house
R&D units and 568 Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations
recognised by DSIR. The procedure for
recognition & renewal of such units is given below:-
a) Recognition of In-house R&D
unit :
For the purpose of recognition, the R&D units are to apply to DSIR
in the prescribed proforma. The proforma and other details about the scheme are
enclosed as Appendix –I. The applications, after initial scrutiny
in the DSIR, are circulated for
comments among various concerned Ministries/ Departments and orginations such
as DCSSI, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, ICAS, DBT, DCPC, DoT, DRDO, DIT and NRDC. The units
seeking recognition are visited, if necessary, by the expert teams comprising
of representatives of DSIR, as well as outside agencies, like, administrative
Ministries, CSIR, NRDC, DBT, ICAR, ICMR, DRDO, DIT, DoT, IITs and local
educational & Research Institutions before they are taken up for consideration.
In order to obtain first hand information on R&D activities of the
applicant firms, discussion with the chiefs of the R&D unit and executives
of the firm are also held in DSIR in many cases. During the discussion, outside experts are invited and their
comments are sought. The applications along with comments from outside
agencies, visit reports, and the Department’s own evaluation are considered by
an Inter-Departmental Screening Committee constituted by Secretary, DSIR. The
Committee meets every month to consider the applications and makes
recommendations to the Secretary, DSIR based on its evaluation of R&D
infrastructure and R&D activities of the applicant firms.
b) Renewal of recognition of
In-house R&D unit : -
Recognition to R&D units is granted for a period
ranging from one to three years. The R&D units are advised to apply for
renewal of recognition well in advance (three months prior to the date of
expiry of the recognition). Applications received for renewal of recognition are
circulated among the CSIR, NRDC and/or the concerned administrative Ministries
/ Departments of Government of India for their comments. The applications are
examined in DSIR taking into account the inputs received from other agencies
for taking suitable decision on their renewal.
At present, In-house R&D units recognised by DSIR
are about 1212. A revised and updated ‘Directory of Recognised in-house R&D
Units’ was brought out during November, 2006.
c) Recognition
of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIROs)
The DSIR has brought out the Guidelines for
Recognition of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIROs). The
application performa for seeking recognition under the SIRO Scheme is enclosed
as Appendix-II. Functional SIROs having broad based governing
council, research advisory committee, research personnel, infrastructural
facilities for research, well defined, time bound research programms and
objectives of undertaking scientific research, are eligible to be considered
for recognition by DSIR. The investments of surplus funds required for
immediate research should be indicated in terms of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Applications for seeking recognition under the SIRO
scheme are considered in DSIR by an Inter-Departmental Screening Committee with
members from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR), Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) and University
Grants Commission. The recommendations of the Screening Committee are sent for
approval of Secretary, DSIR. The recognition is effective from the date of
approval accorded by the Secretary. Retrospective approval is not granted.
d) Renewal
of recognition of the Scientific and
Industrial Research Organisations (SIROs)
Recognition granted to SIROs is for a duration of one
to three years. The SIROs are advised to apply for renewal of recognition well
in advance (three months prior to the date of expiry of recognition). Such
applications received for renewal of recognition are examined by Research
Review Groups consisting of representatives of ICAR, ICMR, CSIR and ICSSR
depending on the area of research. Based on the evaluation made by the Research
Review Groups, renewal of recognition is granted to SIROs.
At present, there are 568 SIROs duly recognised by
DSIR. Out of these, 205 are in the area of natural and applied sciences, 197
are in the area of medical sciences, 37 are in the area of agricultural
sciences, 108 are in the area of social sciences and 21 are
universities/colleges.
DSIR has brought out a Directory of Recognised
Scientific & Industrial Research Organisations in November 2006.
3. Scope of work for development of
Software – Following is the scope of
work and services to be provided by the Software Provider for Automation of
IRDP programme.
(i) Automation of IRDP applications (online login
& registration, automated unique login/registration account/no,
acknowledgement, Document scanning, digitization, indexing, storage and
retrieval system) alongwith all the necessary supporting software like
operating system, web server, applications server, Application Programme
Interface software (with necessary software patches and updates) and any other
software required to make IRDP e-application fully operational. These software
shall be provided of appropriate version and appropriate licenses.
(ii) Supply, installation,
testing, commissioning, and implementation of software updates/ upgrades during
the warranty period as and when released.
(iii) Supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of Computer Server to install the IRDP Management Software. If
any computer hardware is required to install Middle tier software, the same
shall also be supplied and installed by the Software Solution Provider. The
servers shall have sufficient RAM, disk storage, backup devices attached to it.
(v) System
Administration/ Support Services for IRDP Management System like, maintenance
and upkeeps of the hardware (servers, scanners) and software, data backup/
restoration, assigning permissions to various users etc. shall be provided by
the software solution provider during the specified support period.
Annexure-‘B’
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Authorized Signature
With
Company’s Seal
Annexure-‘C’
1.
Name
of Bidder
2.
Address
3.
Phone
and Fax
4.
E-mail
address, if any
5.
Details
of the Company’s Registration
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S.No. |
Name of
Registration Authority |
Registration Number |
Product/Service
for which Registered |
Validity
period, If applicable |
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6.
Details
of the Income Tax paid during last three years (enclose proof)
7.
Brief
description of organization and outline on recent experience (last three years)
in similar assignments projects for
8.
Turnover
of the organization, also attach the latest Balance Sheet.
9.
Description
of the manner the selected agency would plan to execute the project. Work-pan,
Time Schedule. Approach, Methodology to carry out the work.
10.
Technical
Manpower Strength & Composition of personnel/project team involved,
including their CV’s.
11.
Any
comments / Suggestions of organization on TOR.
12.
Comments
of agency on acquiring any data/service to execute the project from some other
sources as per the needs of TOR.
13.
List
of Major Customers (Attach separate sheet if required)
14.
The
Hardware & Software, if any, for specified job.
15.
Indicate
name of state/states for which Quote submitted.
Note:
Strike out, whichever is not applicable and attach Annexures wherever required.
Mr. Kashif Masood,
Dy. Executive – Technical (North),
M/s Attest Testing Services Ltd.,
A-13, Main Ring Road,
South Extention, Part –1,
New Delhi – 110 049
Mr Manu Tandon,
Project Manager,
M/s Akiko Sherman Infotech,