Indian Army Ceiling Mounted Audio-Visual & Network Hardware Tender Kangra Himachal Pradesh 2026 IS 16242 UPS 10 KVA

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks procurement of sophisticated ceiling mounted audio-visual and network hardware for a data wall display ecosystem in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The estimated contract value is ₹19,39,64,24 with an EMD of ₹9,00,000. Items span ceiling mounted microphone arrays, Dante-based speakers, DSP, handheld control interfaces, a 48-port PoE+ Gigabit switch, optical fiber HDMI cabling, data wall controllers, online UPS aligned to IS 16242 (Part 1), and server racks. This package emphasizes turnkey deployment, installation, testing, and training by OEM-certified resources. A strong differentiator is the inclusion of on-site OEM warranty terms and data wall management software, plus UPS with redundancy and appropriate mounting hardware. The bidder should demonstrate ability to supply non-obsolete products with a minimum 7-year post-market life and provide data sheets matching tender specs. Unique scope elements include data wall management software, on-site warranty provisions, and compliance with specific rack and power isolation requirements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category/Products: Ceiling Mounted Tile Microphone, Ceiling Mounted Dante Speaker, Dante-based Digital Signal Processor, Handheld control pad, 48 Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch, Optical Fiber HDMI Cable (30 m), Data Wall Controller, Online UPS 10 KVA with IS 16242 (Part 1) compliance, Networking/Server Rack.
• Key specs: Data wall display compatibility, on-site OEM warranty, dual redundant power supply, data wall management software, server rack enclosure specs, and front/rear door perforation with key locks.
• Configuration/Process: On-site installation, testing, configuration, training by OEM-certified personnel; OEM authorization required; data sheets must match offered specs; malicious code certificate to be uploaded; non-end-of-life confirmation for 7-year residual market life.
• Standards/Features: IS 16242 (Part 1) for UPS; data wall display input/output options; mount type and cable management considerations; warranty terms of multi-year duration.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹9,00,000.
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSU for at least 3 years prior to bid opening; provide contract copies.
• Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization and data sheets; data sheet cross-check with offered specs.
• Installation: OEM-certified resources to perform installation, commissioning, testing, configuration, and training.
• Security/Compliance: Malicious code certificate; hardware/software not end-of-life; data wall management software included; non-return policy for faulty hard disks as per security policy.