NTA floats tender to secure offices, exam material 24x7
In response to a paper leak that unveiled vulnerabilities within India's largest entrance examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a tender seeking a security firm to safeguard its headquarters, regional offices, and sensitive examination materials. The tender, valued at approximately Rs 7.5 crore, is part of a broader procurement effort targeting security, housekeeping, and examination-grade printing services.
Issued on July 25, the security contract is set to run for two years, potentially extendable by an additional year.
The selection process favors quality and cost, with technical capability accounting for 70% of the decision. Bidders must possess at least five years of professional security experience, maintain a three-year turnover of Rs 10 crore or more, and have prior experience in securing high-security institutions, examination agencies, universities, airports, hospitals, or metro systems.
The chosen firm will oversee employee and visitor access, monitor premises, and ensure only authorized personnel enter restricted areas. Key security measures include door-frame and handheld metal detectors, GPS-enabled patrol tracking, biometric attendance, and digital incident-reporting systems. The printing-services tender will close on August 20.
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