Indian Army Layer 2 Access Switch Tender Indore Madhya Pradesh 2026 TEC Certification ISI/GR Interface Requirements

Tender Overview

Indian Army through the Department of Military Affairs invites bids for a Layer 2 Access Switch (V3) to be delivered and commissioned at FCE MCTE, Mhow, Indore, MP 452441. The bid requires an EMD of ₹30,000 and a product data sheet matching the offered specifications. The vendor must demonstrate 3 years of government-sector supply experience and provide OEM authorization, Malicious Code Certificate, and NDA compliance. Unique emphasis on TEC certification for GR/IR interfaces and manufacturer-backed support defines the selection criteria. The tender targets qualified suppliers capable of supplying a switch with defined port configurations and certified interoperability. This is a government procurement aimed at standardizing network infrastructure within the Indian Army’s Indore region.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Generic store description and network hardware specifics for a Layer 2 access switch (V3).
• Downlink Ports: Total RJ45 downlink ports with subcategories for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ RJ45 ports.
• Uplink Ports: Type and counts for SFP, SFP+, and RJ45 uplinks.
• Port Mix: Precise numbers of downlink and uplink ports to be provided (as per BOQ/requirements).
• Wireless/Power: PoE capabilities likely implied; confirm exact PoE port counts if provided in data sheet.
• Standards/Certification: TEC certification per GR/IR interfaces; IS compliance to be verified via data sheet.
• Delivery/Installation: On-site delivery and commissioning at Mhow, MP; installation scope may be included.
• Documentation: Data sheet alignment with technical parameters is mandatory; mismatches render bids liable for rejection.
• Experience: Supplier or OEM must have prior government/central or state PSU project execution.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹30,000 (payment/submit as per tender terms).
• Delivery Location: FCE MCTE, Mhow, Indore, MP 453441 (address in terms).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of regular supply of similar category products to government bodies; primary product value must meet criterion in bunch bids.
• Certifications/Certificates: TEC certification for GR/IR interface; Malicious Code Certificate; OEM authorization where applicable.
• Documents: PAN, GSTIN, canceled cheque, EFT mandate, data sheet, vendor code requirements; NDA and DNS declarations must be submitted.
• Other: Bidder must not be in liquidation; must provide contracts/supporting documents for prior govt sales; data sheet alignment critical to avoid rejection.