UPDATE

The technical evaluation of the technical bids submitted by bidders on November 28, 2024 is completed. A total of 10 bidders out of 19 were able to score the qualifying marks based on the technical submissions and presentations. The 10 bidders were invited for commercial bid opening in person and online mode. The commercial bids were opened on January 22, 2025 at 2:30 pm. 

The names of 10 bidders is listed below:

1. CMS Computers India Pvt Ltd

2. Ctrls Datacenters Ltd

3. E2E Networks Limited

4.Jio Platforms Limited

5. Locuz Enterprise Solutions Limited

6. NxtGen Datacenter and Cloud Technologies Private Limited

7. Orient Technologies Limited

8. Tata Communications Limited

9. Vensysco Technologies Limited

10. Yotta Data Services Private Limited

The commercial evaluation has begun and will soon be completed.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through IndiaAI Independent Business Division (IBD), published a Request for Empanelment (RFE) on August 16, 2024, via the CPP portal. The RFE invited applications for the empanelment of agencies to provide AI Compute and Cloud Services. This initiative aims to make available 10,000 GPUs to support India's AI mission, benefiting startups, researchers, students, and academicians.

The pre-bid meeting in August 2024 witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 50 service providers, including Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), MSMEs, and Data Center Service Providers. Following the resolution of pre-bid queries, necessary corrigenda were published, extending the bid submission deadline to November 28, 2024. The bid submission process concluded on the same date.

The bids were opened on December 2, 2024, at 11 AM, on the CPP portal. A total of 19 bidders submitted proposals, showcasing widespread participation from CSPs, MSPs, and Data Center Service Providers. The bidders are listed alphabetically as follows:

1. CloudThat Technologies Private Limited

2. CMS Computers India Pvt Ltd

3. Ctrls Datacenters Ltd

4. Cyfuture India Pvt Ltd

5. E2E Networks Limited

6. Hostin Services Private Limited

7. I2k2 Networks Private Limited

8. Ishan Infotech Limited

9. Jio Platforms Limited

10. Locuz Enterprise Solutions Limited

11. M/s Orient Technologies Limited

12. NxtGen Datacenter and Cloud Technologies Private Limited

13. Path Infotech Limited

14. Shezar Web Technologies Private Limited

15. Sify Digital Services Limited

16. Tata Communications Limited

17. Unicloud Labs Pvt Ltd

18. Vensysco Technologies Limited

19. Yotta Data Services Private Limited

The technical evaluation committee will now begin evaluating these bids based on the eligibility and technical criteria specified in the RFE document. Eligible bidders will be invited to present their proposed solutions during the technical presentation stage. Commercial bids will be opened only for the technically qualified bidders.

The empanelment will be valid for 36 months, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months based on mutually agreed terms. IndiaAI will ensure that all processes post-empanelment are transparent and accessible to stakeholders.

IndiaAI, an Independent Business Division under MeitY, is the implementation agency for the IndiaAI Mission. It strives to democratize the benefits of AI across all strata of society, bolster India's leadership in AI, foster technological self-reliance, and ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI.