Centralized AI/ML Compute Infrastructure Supply and Installation at IIT Ropar

The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, a Central Government Ministry/Department, hereby invites bids for the "Tender for Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Centralized AI/ML Compute Infrastructure at IIT Ropar." This global tender, designated with Tender ID 2026_IITRP_930476_1 and Tender Reference Number 2120-26, falls under the Goods category, specifically Computer Hardware. Bidders are to note the critical dates, with document download and bid submission commencing on 15-Oct-2026 at 05:00 PM and concluding on 12-Nov-2026 at 03:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for 12-Nov-2026 at 03:30 PM. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 28-Oct-2026 at 10:00 AM at the Store and Purchase Section, IIT Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab 140001. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at ₹4,64,000, with exemptions and BG/ST options available. The tender involves a two-cover system: Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for Finance. The tender fee is ₹0.00. Further details, including the NIT Document and BOQ, are available for download. The contract form is "Buy" with a bid validity of 180 days. The tender is being managed by the Assistant Registrar, Stores and Purchase, IIT Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab 140001.