Directorate General Of Quality Assurance security testing tender 2025 DGQA Network Vulnerability Bidding

Tender Overview

Directorate General Of Quality Assurance (DGQA), under the Department Of Defence Production, invites bids for a suite of security services including Vulnerability and Penetration Testing - Network, standalone; Security Infrastructure Review; Data Communications and Network Control Review; Secure Configuration Review (Devices/OS); Malware Analysis; and Vulnerability Addressing. The estimated contract value is ₹50,000. Location details are not disclosed in the tender data. The BOQ shows 0 items, indicating a flexible scope rather than a fixed-item schedule. The procurement focuses on comprehensive assessment and remediation of defensive postures across networks and devices, leveraging DGQA’s security mandate for defence production. Unique aspects include cross-domain security reviews and malware analysis within a single service package. This tender targets specialized security service providers with demonstrated capability in multi-domain assessment and vulnerability remediation. The opportunity is framed for bidders who can integrate vulnerability discovery with actionable remediation pathways under a defence production oversight body.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service Categories: Vulnerability and Penetration Testing - Network; Standalone; Security Infrastructure Review; Data Communications and Network Control Review; Secure Configuration Review (Devices/OS); Malware Analysis; Vulnerability Addressing
• Estimated Value: ₹50,000
• BOQ Items: 0 items listed; no fixed quantity schedule
• EMD: Not specified in data
• Delivery/Timeline: Not specified
• Standards/Certifications: Not specified
• Key Notes: The tender includes an option clause and an excess settlement feature for invoicing

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause: Contract quantity or duration can be adjusted by up to 25% at the time of issue and again post-issue within the same limit
• Excess Settlement: Service providers may include additional charges up to a specified percentage of the item-level total value; must declare applicability and provide supporting documents; total invoice must not exceed the excess settlement percentage
• Documentation (common tender requirements): GST registration, PAN, Experience certificates, Financial statements, EMD documents, Technical bid documents, OEM authorizations (where applicable)
• Other considerations: Detailed eligibility criteria or delivery milestones are not specified in the data; bidders should prepare accordingly for potential implied defence procurement vetting