Tender Details

Provision of Microsoft Software Licenses, Subscriptions and Software Assurance (Enterprise Agreement) for Bapco Energies B.S.C (closed)

Tender Number: 824/2023/BTB (RFP/NGH/2023/14)

PA Ref Number: RFP/NGH/2023/14

Tender Description

Bapco Energies B.S.C. (c) seeks to engage a reputable company to provide [Microsoft Software Licenses, Subscriptions, and Software Assurance (Enterprise Agreement)] for three (3) years .

Issued by
Bapco Energies
Category/Sector
General
Internal/External
External
Invitation Method
Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond
BD 5000
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
180 days
Tender Fees
BD 100
Contract Duration
5 Year
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
Yes
Publish Date
Thursday, 09 November 2023
Purchase Before
Saturday, 18 November 2023
Closing Date
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
Opening Date
Thursday, 07 December 2023

Additional Notes

 

Mandatory Requirements:

The proposal passed the initial AdministrativeRequirements

The Bidder is a registered company existing under the laws of itsjurisdiction fully licensed to provide the Services.

The bidder must provide Software Licenses/Subscriptions and SoftwareAssurance for all Microsoft Products listed in the RFP.

The bidder must bea Microsoft authorized Licensing Solution Provider/Partner (LSP) in Kingdomof Bahrain, for the provision of MS Software licenses, Software Assurance andfulfill Enterprise Agreement (EA) to customers of Volume Licensing Programs.Bidders must provide documentary evidence issued by Microsoft.

Unlimited on-sitesupport for incidents and requests relating to the scope of work

Atleast one dedicated on-site certified resource to provide support forMicrosoft products for 6 days a week (8.5 hours per day)

On-sitesupport for disaster recovery drills and during major incidents



How to Participate?

  • Those who are capable and wish to participate in the above tender have to purchase the Tender Documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from Thursday, 09 November 2023
  • Bidders are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD 100/-. (Except for the Two-envelope tenders).
  • For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above.
  • The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Insurance Policy or Cash (or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
  • The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
  • This tender is subject to the provisions of the Tender Law issued by the Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2002, its amendments, and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Decree No. 37 of 2002.
  • In addition, these conditions have to be considered:
    • Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
    • Enclose copy of a valid certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahraini manpower (Bahranization Certificate) issued by the Ministry of Labour.
  • This advertisement is considered supplementary to the tender documents. In case of any discrepancy between the Advertisement and the Tender Document, the Tender Document prevails.
  • Micro, small and medium enterprises are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage, when submitting the "SMEs Classification Certificate" during bidding for this tender. The certificate is awarded by Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism to the SMEs and can be obtained when applying on the SMEs Registration System which can be reached via the following link: https://www.moic.gov.bh/en/eServices/sme
  • Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the below-mentioned link, and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566617.
  • For Registration

Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

Bapco Energies