Work Description - Rfp For Selection Of Managed Service Provider (msp) For The Gst System

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is inviting bids for the selection of a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the GST System. This open tender, with a tender reference number of GSTN P C IT MSP 04 2024 P 02, seeks a qualified service provider to manage and maintain the critical infrastructure of the GST System. The tender process is open to all interested parties and involves a multi-stage evaluation process. The tender documents, including the Request for Proposal (RFP), are available for download from the GSTN website starting June 14, 2024. The bid submission deadline is October 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM. A non-refundable tender fee of INR 50,000 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 500,000,000 are required to participate in the bidding process. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids electronically through the GSTN portal. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM at GSTN, 4th Floor, World Mark - 1, Aerocity, New Delhi. The successful bidder will be awarded a contract for a period of 2920 days to provide comprehensive managed services for the GST System. The selected MSP will be responsible for ensuring the system's availability, security, and performance.