PFC Issues Tender for AMC/CMC of HPE Backup Equipment – Bid Closes on 17 December 2025
PFC, under MoP, invited a two-packet bid for a 2-year CMC for its HPE StoreOnce and LTO-8 Tape Library, with an estimated value of ₹17.5 Lakhs and a bid end date of December 17, 2025.
New Delhi: Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), under the Ministry of Power, has released a new GeM Tender (Bid No: GEM/2025/B/6786774) for the Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) of HPE StoreOnce 3640 Backup Appliance, Backup Server, and LTO-8 Tape Library.
The contract is for 24 months and will be executed at PFC’s New Delhi office.
Key Tender Highlights
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Tender Issued By: Power Finance Corporation Ltd., New Delhi
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Ministry: Ministry of Power
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Bid Type: Two-Packet Bid
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Estimated Value: ₹17,52,449
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Bid End Date: 17 December 2025, 11:00 AM
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Bid Opening: 17 December 2025, 11:30 AM
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EMD Amount: ₹36,000
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Contract Period: 2 years
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Service Type: Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC)
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Preventive Maintenance: Quarterly
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Manpower Required: No
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Consignee: Rushil Kumar, PFC, New Delhi
Eligibility Criteria
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover: ₹18 lakh (last 3 years)
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Past Experience Required: 3 years
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Tender allows MSE exemption for turnover and experience as per government policy.
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Startup exemption also available for turnover & experience, subject to document submission.
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OEM Authorization Certificate is mandatory.
Performance Security & EMD
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ePBG Requirement: 5%
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ePBG Validity: 27 months
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EMD Exemption: Applicable for eligible MSEs and Startups with valid documents.
Scope of Work
The contract includes:
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Comprehensive maintenance and support of HPE StoreOnce Backup Appliance
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Maintenance for the Backup Server and LTO-8 Tape Library
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Quarterly preventive maintenance
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Ensuring smooth backup operations and equipment reliability
Additional Notes
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Reverse Auction (RA): Yes
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Automatic bid extension applies based on bid rules.
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All bidders must comply with GeM GTC, MSME policy, and Make in India guidelines.
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Bidders from countries sharing land borders with India must have mandatory registration.
How to Apply
Eligible vendors can submit their bids on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) using Bid No: GEM/2025/B/6786774 before the deadline on 17 December 2025, 11:00 AM.