Digital Transformation Services for Patents, Designs, and Trademarks Office

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, on behalf of the Office of the Controller General of Patents-Designs and Trademarks (O/o CGPDTM), is issuing an open tender for the selection of a System Integrator (SI) for the comprehensive digital transformation of its operations. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to appoint a qualified and experienced SI to drive significant improvements and modernization within the O/o CGPDTM. The tender, identified by Tender Reference Number P-24039/371/2022-IPR-III and Tender ID 2026_DIPP_923577_1, falls under the Services category, specifically focusing on Information Technology Services. The digital transformation project is a critical initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and overall service delivery. The tender process involves four distinct covers: Cover 1 requires an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹8 Crores, payable to PAO, DPIIT in Delhi; Cover 2 will contain the Pre-qualification bid; Cover 3 is for the Technical Bid; and Cover 4 is for the Financial Quotation. Bidders are advised to note the critical dates: document download commences on September 2, 2026, at 9:05 AM and concludes on October 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Bid submissions are open from September 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM until October 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The Bid Opening will take place on October 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The form of contract is lump-sum, and the bid validity period is 180 days. Further details regarding eligibility criteria, technical specifications, and the scope of work are elaborated within the RFP documents, including RFP Volume I, II, and III, and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). This tender is crucial for modernizing a key governmental intellectual property office.