CSIR seeks Parallel File System Storage solutions

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Description

Request for Proposals (RFP) The Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of Parallel File System Storage Hardware, Software, Maintenance and Support to the CSIR for a three (3) year period.

What this tender is about

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 3781/07/10/2026) for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of Parallel File System Storage hardware, software, maintenance, and support. This is for a three-year period. Bidders must quote for all seven storage options, ranging from 1.0 PB to 2.4 PB total physical storage. Prices must be firm and valid for the contract duration. Support and licenses are required for three years. A mandatory briefing session will be held on 2026-09-28 at 08:00. Proposals are due by 2026-10-07 at 16:30.

Scope of work

• Supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of Parallel File System Storage hardware, software, maintenance, and support for a three-year period.
• Bidders must quote for all seven storage options: 1.0 PB, 1.25 PB, 1.5 PB, 1.75 PB, 2.0 PB, 2.2 PB, and 2.4 PB total physical storage.
• Support and licenses are required for three years and must be included in the quote.

How to submit

• Submit proposals by the closing date of 2026-10-07 at 16:30.

What is in the documents

• RFP3781-Annexure E - Pricing Schedule.xlsx

  This document outlines the pricing submission instructions for RFP 3781. It details the requirement to quote for all seven storage options, specifies that prices must be firm, and requires support and licenses for three years. It also mentions the need for a detailed BOM and the...

Tender documents (4)

• PDFRFP3781-Annexure A - Technical Specifications Requirements.pdf
• PDFRFP3781- AnnexureC1 - PowerandSystemInformation.pdf
• PDFRFP3781 - Parallel File System Solution.pdf
• XLSRFP3781-Annexure E - Pricing Schedule.xlsx

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