TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
BIDDING PACKAGE
Procurement of equipment for VR lab
Form of bidding: Local open bidding
I. Background and objectives
Within the framework of cooperation between The Asia Foundation (TAF) and the Electric Power University (EPU), the two sides are coordinating to implement a project to build a digital laboratory integrating virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve the quality of training in the field of renewable energy. We expect that this initiative will make a practical contribution to improving training capacity, and at the same time strengthen the pioneering role of the University of Electricity in developing high-quality technical human resources for the sustainable energy transition in Vietnam.
In this project, one of the components is the procurement and installation of PCs and VR headset to serve teaching activities and technical simulations in a virtual reality environment. On that basis, the Asia Foundation conducts a tender for the procurement of the equipment detailed in the following sections.
II. Scope of work
The selected unit should provide the following equipment:
1. Desktop
Quantity: 17 full sets, including screen, keyboard, mouse.
Minimum configuration (This is the reference configuration suitable for VR headset, the contractor can recommend a higher configuration, and the configuration parameter is an important factor for supplier selection).
- PC CPU Intel Core I5 14400F, Ram 32GB, SSD 500GB NV, VGA RX 6500xt 4GB.
- Màn hình: DHI-LM27-B221 (27 Inch)
Operating system: Windows 11 Pro OEM with license.
2. Laptop
Quantity: 03 sets full box with minimum configuration
- Dell Inspiron 14 5441 (Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm Adreno)
3. VR Headsets
Quantity: 15 sets of VR headset with handles and accessories
Meta Quest 3 (512GB).
- Resolution: ~2064×2208 per eye (Quest 3).
- Scan Frequency: 90Hz–120Hz.
- Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset.
- Supports color passthrough, helping to combine MR (Mixed Reality).
4. Viettel FWA 5G wifi transmitter or equivalent
Quantity: 01 Viettel Router 5 G FWA / Wi-Fi 6E
III. Handover results
The equipment must be handed over, installed and accepted at the address designated by the Electric Power University (expected at the Campus of Electric Power University).
Depending on actual conditions, the configuration, quantity, and types of equipment may be adjusted, provided that the total cost shall not be exceeded and the specifications shall not fall below the minimum required configuration
IV. Requirements for consultancy units
- Have the ability to supply equipment and hand over and install within the budget and time.
- Ensure the quality of equipments
- Reasonable technical and warranty support
V. Evaluation criteria
1. Technical evaluation – 50 points
|
Criteria |
Maximum Points |
Review Description |
|
Proposed PC configuration |
10 points |
Compare the proposed PC configuration higher than the minimum requirement as mentioed above. |
|
Proposed VR headset configuration |
10 points |
Compare the proposed VR headset configuration higher than the minimum requirement as mentioed above. |
|
Bidder profile |
30 points |
Meet the requirement of consultancy units |
2. Financial records – 50 points
|
Criteria |
Maximum Points |
Calculations Details |
|
Bid price |
50 points |
Points = (Lowest Price / Bidder’s Price) × 50 |
VI. Budget and schedule
- The maximum value of the contract does not exceed 33,000 USD (including taxes and fees).
- Implementation time: up to 6 weeks from the date of signing the contract.
7. Bids
- Company profile
- Supply, Delivery and Support Plan
- Detailed quotation table
Proposals should be submitted to [email protected] no later than November 11, 2025.