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Office Of Dg (ace) OTDR Tender India 2026 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer - IEC/IS Standards 2026

Bid Publish Date

23-Feb-2026, 4:26 pm

Bid End Date

05-Mar-2026, 9:00 am

Progress

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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • OEM installation/commissioning must be performed by OEM or OEM‑certified resource
  • • 1‑year warranty from acceptance or post‑installation with OEM warranty certificates
  • • NABL/ILAC accredited lab test reports required to prove conformity to specifications
  • • 25% quantity variation right during contract and extension delivery period
  • • GST applicability to be determined by bidder; reimbursement as actuals or quoted rate
  • • Service centers and after‑sales support within INDIA required

Categories 2

OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER FIBER OPTIC FAULT LOCATORS

Tender Overview

Organization: Office Of Dg (ace) under the Department of Defence Research & Development, India. Product: Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) with built‑in VFL/VSL, built‑in power meter, and storage capabilities. Location: India (procurement context within DRDO). Estimated Value: not disclosed; EMD: not disclosed. Scope: OTDR with display, storage, accessories, and service support; formalities include OEM installation/commissioning by authorized personnel and post‑sales network in INDIA. Key differentiator: requirement for NABL/ILAC‑accredited test reports proving conformity to specifications and a one‑year warranty. The buyer’s option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during contract and extension timing rules. Unique terms emphasize OEM supervision during installation and supplier reliability through service centers.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product category: OTDR with performance and display/storage capabilities
  • Performance: Fiber compatibility, central wavelength, wavelength tolerance, dynamic range, event dead zone, attenuation dead zone, distance measurement accuracy, sampling points
  • Display/Storage: Display size, internal storage of OTDR traces, external storage capacity within supply scope
  • VFL/VLS: Built‑in Visual Fault Locator and Visual Light Source
  • Power Meter: Built‑in meter, power meter input port, wavelength range, minimum power measurement range (dBm), accuracy
  • Connector Tip: Standardized connector interface
  • Accessories: Scope includes select accessories only; installation/commissioning details implied
  • Operating Conditions: Min/Max operating temperatures, maximum humidity
  • Warranty & Certification: 1‑year warranty; test reports from central govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs for specification conformance
  • Standards/Certification: ISI/ISO references implied by NABL/ILAC reporting; OEM/Authorized reseller deployment

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: Not disclosed in data; verify at bid stage
  • Delivery: Delivery period aligned with original order; option to extend per 25% quantity variation terms
  • GST: Bidder to determine GST applicability; reimbursement as per actuals or applicable rates
  • Financial Standing: No liquidation or bankruptcy; bidder to upload an undertaking
  • Documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate (certified)
  • Installation/Training: Executed by OEM or OEM‑certified personnel or authorized reseller
  • Warranty: 1 year from final acceptance or post‑installation; OEM warranty certificates required at delivery
  • Penalties: Liquidated damages clause activated on delayed delivery

Key Specifications

  • OTDR with built‑in VFL and VSL, power meter, and display/storage capabilities

  • Key performance metrics: fiber compatibility, central wavelength, wavelength tolerance, dynamic range, event dead zone, attenuation dead zone, distance measurement accuracy, sampling points

  • Display: required display size and internal/external storage capacity within scope

  • Power meter: built‑in, with specified wavelength range and minimum power measurement range (dBm) and accuracy

  • Connector tip and interface standards; scope for accessories

  • Operating temperature range and humidity limits

  • Certification: NABL/ILAC‑accredited test reports; OEM/warranty documentation

  • Warranty: 1 year; OEM service network in INDIA

Terms & Conditions

  • Delivery may be increased/decreased by up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement; additional time calculations apply

  • GST to be handled by bidder with reimbursement as actuals or quoted rate; GST certificate not provided by agency

  • OEM authorized installation/commissioning required; post‑sales service centers must be established in INDIA

Important Clauses

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period governed by original order; extension rules apply with minimum 30 days when required by option clause

Payment Terms

GST treatment per bidder; no default payment schedule provided in data; ensure documentation accompanies bid

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

LD applies for non‑completion within stipulated delivery period; specifics to be defined in contract

Bidder Eligibility

  • No liquidation, court receivership, or bankruptcy proceedings

  • Capability to install/commission via OEM or OEM‑certified personnel

  • Financial capability with GST compliance and bank EFT mandate

  • Demonstrated service network and after‑sales capability in INDIA

Documents 4

GeM-Bidding-9010423.pdf

Main Document

CATALOG-Specification-1

CATALOG Specification

Buyer uploaded ATC document

ATC

GEM General Terms and Conditions Document

GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS

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Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
PERFORMANCE Fiber Compatibility Single Mode
PERFORMANCE Central Wavelength (nm) 1310 & 1550 for Single Mode;
PERFORMANCE Wavelength Tolerance (±) 25.0 Or lower
PERFORMANCE Dynamic range@ Max Wavelength 42.0 - 50.0 Or higher
PERFORMANCE Event dead zone - Maximum 0.5 Or lower
PERFORMANCE Attenuation dead zone - Maximum 2.5 Or lower
PERFORMANCE Distance Measurement Accuracy (±) 0.75 Or lower
PERFORMANCE Sampling points 256000.0 - 256000.0 Or higher
DISPLAY / STORAGE Display Size 5.7 - 12.0 Or higher
DISPLAY / STORAGE Internal Storage OTDR traces 1000
DISPLAY / STORAGE External Storage Capacity inclusive in the scope of supply 32 Or higher
VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR (VFL) / VISUAL LIGHT SOURCE (VLS) FOR OTDR Built-in Visual Fault Locator (VFL) / Visual Light Source (VSL) Yes
POWER METER FOR OTDR Built-in Power Meter No
POWER METER FOR OTDR Power Meter input port NA
POWER METER FOR OTDR Wavelength Range NA
POWER METER FOR OTDR Minimum Power measurement range (dBm) -70.0 - 0.0 Or lower
POWER METER FOR OTDR Accuracy (Power Meter) (±) 0.0 - 0.0 Or lower
GENERIC Connector Tip APC
ACCESSORIES Aceesories inclusive in the Scope of Supply (Select included Accessories Only) Carry Case
OPERATING CONDITIONS Minimum Operating Temperature -10.0 Or lower
OPERATING CONDITIONS Maximum Operating Temperature 50.0 Or higher
OPERATING CONDITIONS Maximum Operating Humidity 90.0 - 95.0 Or higher
WARRANTY WARRANTY 1, 2, 3, 5 Or higher
CERTIFICATION Availability of Test Reports from Central Govt/ NABL/ ILAC acredited lab to prove confirmity to the Specifications Yes

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Required Documents

1

PAN Card

2

GSTIN

3

Cancelled Cheque

4

EFT Mandate certified by Bank

5

OEM authorization or OEM certified resourcing plan for installation/commissioning

6

Proof of service centers in INDIA for after‑sales support

7

Test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited lab (where applicable)

8

Any prior project experience certificates for OTDR supply and installation

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for OTDR tender in India with NABL reports

Bidders must submit OEM authorization, GSTIN, PAN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and service center details in INDIA. Include NABL/ILAC laboratory test reports to prove OTDR specifications, and ensure OEM installation/commissioning by an authorized resource. Ensure 1‑year warranty coverage post‑acceptance.

What documents are required for OTDR procurement bid in India

Required documents include PAN, GST certificate, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, OEM authorization, proof of installation/after‑sales capability in INDIA, and lab test reports from NABL/ILAC accredited labs to confirm specification conformance for OTDR performance.

What are the essential OTDR technical specifications included

Key specs include fiber compatibility, central wavelength, wavelength tolerance, dynamic range, event and attenuation dead zones, distance measurement accuracy, sampling points, display size, and internal/external trace storage; built‑in VFL/VSL and power meter are expected.

When is the delivery timeline for the OTDR contract in DRDO

Delivery timelines align with the original order; option clause allows quantity variation up to 25% and extended timing rules initiated from last delivery date, with a minimum extension period of 30 days.

What are the payment and GST terms for the OTDR bid

GST handling is bidder‑driven; reimbursement provided as actuals or applicable rate. Payment terms require compliance with standard vendor terms; ensure EFT mandate and bank details are provided with bid.

What warranty is required for the OTDR supply contract

A 1‑year warranty from final acceptance or after installation/commissioning completion; OEM warranty certificates must accompany goods at delivery; service centers must be listed near consignee destinations.

What qualifies as OEM/authorized reseller installation in the OTDR tender

Installation, commissioning, testing, and training must be performed by OEM staff or OEM‑certified resources or an OEM‑authorized reseller with documented authorization and local service capability in INDIA.

What reports demonstrate conformity to OTDR specifications

Submit test reports from Central Govt/NABL/ILAC accredited labs validating OTDR performance against listed specifications, including dynamic range, dead zones, and wavelength accuracy; attach organization认证 documents.