Terms and Conditions for Generative AI RFP

NOTICE

Nabil Bank Ltd. Invites Request for Proposal (RFP) from highly qualified and experienced firms/companies for the supply, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) system.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Registration and Experience:
  • The bidder must be a legally registered firm or company with at least 3 years of demonstrated experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (Gen AI).
  • Proof of submission: Notarized copies of the Certificate of Incorporation, Tax Registration Certificate, and updated Incorporation documents (e.g., MOA and AOA).
• Generative AI Experience:

• If the proposed solution involves products from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the bidder must be an authorized partner of the OEM and capable of providing support, maintenance, and upgrades during the contract period, with direct support from the OEM.
• Proof of Submission: Bidders should provide detailed project references, case studies, or client testimonials highlighting AI projects that emphasize research, innovation, and practical application.

• OEM Authorization (If Applicable):
  • Must be an authorized partner of OEMs and capable of providing support/maintenance/upgradation during the contract period with back-to-back support from the OEM.
  • Proof of submission: Notarized letter of authorization/Manufacturer Authorization Form (MAF).
• No Blacklisting or Criminal Charges:
  • The firm, its representatives, board members, and shareholders must not have been blacklisted or prosecuted on criminal charges by any authority.
  • Proof of submission: Official declaration authorizing the bank to investigate the bidder at any point during the selection process.
• Financial Stability:
  • Must have registered net profit for at least 2 fiscal years and an annual turnover of NPR 10 million and above.
  • Proof of submission: Annual Report or notarized copies of audited financial statements for the last 3 fiscal years.

Note: International bidders are required to meet the eligibility criteria as outlined above, in alignment with the legal and regulatory standards of their respective countries. Additionally, they must demonstrate an annual turnover equivalent to at least 10 million, in their local currency, for each of the last two fiscal years.

Terms and Conditions:

RFP documents with detailed Scope of works, Terms & Conditions can be received from the Administration Department, 4^th floor, Ghantaghar building, Kathmandu, Nepal or from admin@nabilbank.com upon submission of a proof of deposit of non-refundable application fee of NPR 2500/- (Two Thousand Five Hundred only). The application money to be paid by Cash Deposit or Bank Transfer/IPS to the under mentioned A/c. The proof of deposit/transfer must be attached with the documents. The application money is non-refundable.

Account Name: Deposit Awaiting Disposal

Account Number: 169254001001

Bank: Nabil Bank Limited, Head Office

Bank ECC/IPS Code: 0401

Bank BIC (Swift code): NARBNPKA (for international transfers)

a. In case service provider firm/companies are from India, deposit of INR equivalent to NPR. 2500.00 is to be made in any of the following bank account:

i) Standard Chartered Bank Ltd., Kolkata

A/C No. 33105139469

SWIFT code: SCBLINBB

IFSC code: SCBL0036001

ii) ICICI Bank Ltd., Mumbai

A/C No. 000405075236

SWIFT code: ICICINBB

IFSC code: ICIC0000004

iii) Axis Bank Ltd., Silgudi

A/C No. O35010200025230

SWIFT Code: AXISINBB

IFSC code: UTIB0000035

b. In case service provider firm/companies are from other countries than India, deposit of USD equivalent to NPR. 2500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Only) to be made in any of the following bank account:

i) Standard Chartered Bank Ltd., New York, USA

A/C No. 3582021695001

SWIFT code: SCBLUS33

ii) Mashreq Bank Ltd., New York, USA

A/C No. 70010135

SWIFT code: MSHQUS33

 The hard copy of Proposal document along with copy of other supporting documents must be submitted to Nabil Bank Limited, Administration Department, Ghantaghar Building 4^th floor, Kathmandu, Nepal, not later than 4:00 PM 30^th October,2024 i.e. 14^th of Kartik, 2081. Bid documents received after this deadline will not be accepted.

In case the last day of submission falls on government holiday, then submission can be done on the next working day.

The received Bids shall be opened at Nabil Bank Ltd, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu at 11.00. A.M. on 5^th November,2024 i.e. 20^th of Kartik 2081. Non-attendance of any or all the bidder’s representatives shall not hinder the opening of the bid.

The Bank reserves the ultimate rights to accept/ reject any proposals and shall not be required to disclose any reason whatsoever.