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File No. 2-33/G20/Documentaries/22-23 Date: 12
th July 2023
Online bids under Two bid system (Technical & Financial) from eligible bidders
which, are valid for a minimum period of 90 days from the date of Bid opening (Date)
are invited for and on behalf of IKS Division of MoE for Preparation of two
Documentaries for IKS Division of MoE as per the job description mentioned in the
bid document.
Name of Work Preparation of two Documentaries focusing on
Agricultural and health traditions of India.
Tentatively titled: Agricultural traditions of India
and Arogya Buddhi
Earnest Money Deposit to be submitted NIL
Date of Publishing and rights for the
documentaries
IKS Division will retain all rights of the
documentaries including decision to publish it
on any platform at any date.
Clarification Start Date and Time One day after publishing the Tender document.
Clarification End Date and Time One week before the submission deadline
Queries (if any) No queries will be entertained after clarification
end date.
Bid Submission Start Date 12
th July, 2023
Last Date and time of uploading of Bids 1
st August, 2023
Last Date and time of submitting the bids
at IKS Division Headquarters 1
st August, 2023
Date and time of opening of Technical Bids 2:00 pm 3
rd August, 2023
Date and time of opening of Financial Bids Will be separately notified to technically
shortlisted/ qualified bidders
Interested parties may view and download the tender document containing the detailed
terms & conditions from the AICTE website.
MANUAL BID SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Except for the original documents/ instruments as mentioned in this tender.
Bidders should regularly visit the website to keep themselves updated.
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Introduction to IKS Division of MoE
IKS Division of MoE was established in Oct. 2020 located at AICTE Headquarters in
New Delhi. Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) consists of rigorous and robust systems of
knowledge creation and learning of Bhārata in various Bharatiya languages spanning several
millennia, covering all aspects of human existence and thought, through an unbroken oral,
textual, folk and art traditions.
The Vision of the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division is to rejuvenate and
mainstream Indian Knowledge Systems for the contemporary world in the current societal
context.
I] Introduction of tender requirement
This tender requirement document outlines the specifications and expectations for the
development of two documentaries focused on a) the sustainable agricultural practices of
India from prehistoric to current times; b) the integrated concept of health developed in India
that includes Ayurveda, Vrikshayurveda and Pashuayurveda resulting in a paradigm of
thinking about health in a wholistic way called Arogya Buddhi in the texts. The purpose of
this tender is to invite qualified vendors to propose their services and capabilities to create two
immersive documentaries that showcase the Indian heritage in a grand manner befitting its
hoary and sacred traditions to the world. The documentaries must be exclusively focused on
showcasing India’s heritage and be in alignment with the IKS Division mission.
II] Scope for Documentaries:
The scope of the project will include the following:
1. Best possible quality (minimum 4k UHD, professional color grading, advanced
animatic and graphics, creative editing, professional mastering and mixing) of
documentaries to showcase India’s knowledge systems of 15-20 min duration each.
2. Incorporating the use of cinema equipment compliant with Netflix standards, highend drones, professional cinema lights, sync sound, and other advanced technologies.
The aim is to ensure that the produced films are on par with other productions on
various global platforms.
3. Complete research, script writing, actors and anchors for the documentaries,
production, and post-production, coordination with the experts will be the
responsibility of the company.
4. It is expected that at least 15-20 venues will be covered across India for each
documentary. The entire logistics (travel, food, lodging, etc. IKS division can help in
procuring permissions for the venues from ASI as required and permitted by ASI
guidelines) will be the responsibility of the company.
5. More than one firm may be selected with an option to match the price of the L1 firm.
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III] Deliverables
1. Best possible quality (minimum 4k UHD, professional color grading, advanced
animatic and graphics, creative editing, professional mastering and mixing) of
documentaries to showcase India’s knowledge systems of 15-20 min duration each.
IV] Eligibility Criteria:
1. Previous experience in creating national/international level documentaries
especially related to Indian heritage.
2. Previous experience in working with at least one state Government/ Govt. Agency
successfully executing a project related to Indian Heritage.
3. Minimum Equipment Quality criteria:
a. Minimum 4K UHD (6K preferable) Cameras
b. Netflix approved standard equipment
c. Drone units (Cinema grade)
d. Sliders, Gimbals, Cinema grade lights
e. Advanced post-production process equipment
4. 1 min sample video, especially of any previous projects showcasing Indian
Heritage.
5. The bidders who are registered/ approved by any Government department/
organization will be given preference.
6. The bidder company should have minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in
the field of documentaries and film making.
7. The firm may enclose sufficient documents regarding execution of Government
work order/ work order of any other organization including PSUs/ autonomous
bodies, specifically in the field of documentaries and film making.
8. All bidders must enclose GST registration certificate/ PAN alon |