Saturday, March 22, 2014: The supply of Aakash-IV is one step closer. The rate contract for Aakash IV Tablet was concluded by DGS&D after a tender process that came to a close on 28th January 2014. The following vendors have been shortlisted for the rate contract:
i. East India Technology Private Limited
ii.Datawind Innovation
iii. Keltron
iv. Micromax Bhagwati
v. SISL info Tech Pvt Ltd
vi.ITI Ltd., Bengaluru
The price accepted by them is Rs 3569 + excise duty @ of 7.6%, totaling Rs 3840.28+ VAT extra and slab discount in five slabs. However, Datawind and SISL Infotech have lowered the prices accepting Rs 3825.20 and Rs 3828.50 inclusive of excise duty + VAT extra respectively. Further, ITI Ltd., Bengaluru have accepted counter offered rates but have not accepted all slab discounts in 3 slabs out of five.
The shortlisted vendors are required to submit their final samples to DG, CAC for final testing and approval. Thereafter they would be seeking registration of DGS&D for supply of Aakash-IV. The supply is expected to begin by March 2014.
For further information please contact, S K Marwaha, Director, DeitY (smarwah@deity.gov.in)
