Indian Army Network Hardware Tender 2026 Department of Military Affairs – Cat6 Cable, RJ45, Switches

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs. Procurement targets multiple network hardware categories, including Network Attached Device, Server Rack, Layer 2 Switch, Cat 6 Cable, IO Box for Cat 6 Cable, Cat 6 Patch Cord 2.0 Mtr, Cat 6 Patch Panel, RJ 45 Connector 50 Nos, and RJ 45 Coupler. Location is nationwide India with an unclear start/end date and an undisclosed estimated value and EMD. A unique differentiator is the Buyer’s option clause permitting quantity variation up to 25% of bid quantity and contract quantity during delivery, at contracted rates, with delivery-time adjustments based on a defined formula. This clause governs both initial and extended periods and requires bidder compliance. Unique tender characteristics include the absence of specified itemized BOQ values and standard procurement language.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories: Network Attached Device, Server Rack, Layer 2 Switch, Cat 6 Cable, IO Box for Cat 6 Cable, Cat 6 Patch Cord 2.0 Mtr, Cat 6 Patch Panel, RJ 45 Connector 50 Nos, RJ 45 Coupler.
• Delivery terms: Option clause allows increasing/decreasing quantity by up to 25% at contract time and during the currency of the contract; delivery period starts from the last date of original delivery order; if extended, additional time calculated as (Increased quantity ÷ Original quantity) × Original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.
• Scope nuance: Delivery extension may continue up to the original delivery period under option exercise. Bidders must comply with these terms. No technical standards or performance benchmarks are provided.
• Status: No explicit start date, end date, or itemized financials disclosed; EMD amount not specified.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in tender data.
• Quantity variation: Up to 25% increase/decrease at placement and during contract.
• Delivery timing: Minimum extension rule of 30 days if extended, applicable to original delivery period.
• Compliance: Bidder must comply with the Buyer Added Terms and Conditions; no mandatory standards or certifications listed.
• Documentation: No explicit list of submission documents provided; bidders should prepare standard network hardware procurement documents and verify with the issuing authority.
• This tender lacks explicit BOQ values, start/end dates, and location-specific constraints, but the scope encompasses common LAN hardware components.