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Indian Navy Turnkey Security Systems Tender 2025 for Dept of Military Affairs ISO/ISI Standards and 100% Operationalisation

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 11:20 pm

Deadline

04 Nov 2025, 09:00 am

EMD

₹13,56,000

Value

₹23,93,52,050

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 11:20 pm
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Quantity

402951

Category

Wooden Modular L Shape Reception Counter with granite top finish with all electrical point power and normal and reading light system

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • Functional Service Centre requirement in each consignee state's area for carry-in warranty environments
  • Turnkey project execution with 100% operationalisation responsibility assigned to L1 bidder per group
  • Payment released only after installation, testing, and commissioning completion
  • Post-sale warranty/AMC to be provided through OEMs only
  • Documentation and undertakings required by authorized signatory; security-restricted area experience emphasized

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Tender Overview

The Indian Navy, under the Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a Turnkey Project to achieve 100% operationalisation of security equipment/services across multiple groups. Estimated value: ₹239,352,055 with an EMD ₹1,356,000. Location unspecified; bidders must establish a functional service centre within 30 days of award if not pre-existing, or leverage on-site warranty. L1 per group bears the responsibility for complete installation, testing, and commissioning, plus post-sale warranty/AMC via OEMs. The tender emphasizes security-restricted area experience and requires signed undertakings from authorized signatories. This is a structured, multi-item deployment with vendor-code creation and strict documentation requirements. Unique traits include the GeM-bid structure and group-wise L1 responsibility to ensure timely relocation of NHQ offices and reduced rental liabilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Scope: Turnkey project for security equipment/services per group with 100% operationalisation obligation on the L1 bidder.
  • Service Centre: Functional in each consignee state; 30-day establishment window if absent at bid time.
  • Warranty/AMC: Provided through respective OEMs; post-sale support included.
  • Documentation: Signed undertakings for acceptance of terms; experience in security-restricted areas; past project experience accepted via diverse documents (contract copies, execution certificates, client letters).
  • Payment: Release after complete installation, testing, and commissioning per group.
  • BOQ: 138 items; detailed item-level specifications not provided in data.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹1,356,000.
  • Turnkey delivery: 100% operationalisation of all items/services; installation, testing, commissioning required.
  • Service centers: Establish within 30 days if not present; evidence required for payment release.
  • Documentation: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate; OEM authorization where applicable.
  • Past experience: Acceptable proof includes contracts, execution certificates, or third-party notes demonstrating execution in security-restricted environments.
  • Payment terms: As per turnkey framework; payment post-installation and commissioning.

Key Specifications

  • Turnkey project scope with 100% operationalisation

  • EMD amount: ₹1,356,000

  • Estimated project value: ₹239,352,055

  • Service centre establishment within 30 days if not existing

  • Post-sale warranty/AMC through OEMs

Terms & Conditions

  • 100% operationalisation responsibility lies with the L1 bidder for each group

  • Payments released after complete installation, testing and commissioning

  • Functional service centres must exist in each consignee state; 30-day ramp-up if absent

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Payment released only after complete installation, testing and commissioning of items/services per group; AMC/warranty through OEMs to be maintained

Delivery Schedule

30-day window to establish missing service centres post-award; evidence required for payment processing

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in provided data; implied through turnkey milestone-based payment release

Bidder Eligibility

  • Demonstrated experience in security equipment deployments in restricted areas

  • Financial standing not under liquidation or bankruptcy

  • Ability to establish/verify service centres within 30 days of award

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 138 Items

Item # Title Description Quantity Unit Consignee Delivery (Days)
1 Wooden Modular L Shape Reception Counter with granite top finish with all electrical point power and normal and reading light system Wooden Modular L Shape Reception Counter with granite top finish with all electrical point power and normal and reading light system 3 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
2 Customized CCTV Control wall panel unit alongwith Chester unit Customized CCTV Control wall panel unit alongwith Chester unit 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
3 Medium Back Revolving Reception Chairs Medium Back Revolving Reception Chairs 5 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
4 Wooden storage Chester Drawers Wooden storage Chester Drawers 4 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
5 Block out board including photo shoot and printing of all photos Block out board including photo shoot and printing of all photos 8 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
6 High quality acrylic LED light board High quality acrylic LED light board 12 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
7 High quality Executive L Shape Tables with glass top or integrated side Chester and Computer table or Mobile pedestal drawer High quality Executive L Shape Tables with glass top or integrated side Chester and Computer table or Mobile pedestal drawer 80 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
8 Executive Office Chair High Back Executive Office Chair High Back 94 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
9 Modular visitor chair Modular visitor chair 234 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
10 Customised Ergonomic Seating Arrangements three seater with basic framework Customised Ergonomic Seating Arrangements three seater with basic framework 53 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
11 Customised Ergonomic Seating Arrangements single seater with basic framework Customised Ergonomic Seating Arrangements single seater with basic framework 29 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
12 Customised Ergonomic Seating Arrangements two seater with basic framework Customised Ergonomic Seating Arrangements two seater with basic framework 40 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
13 Side table Side table 97 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
14 Center table Center table 36 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
15 Customised Staff Work Station with all electrical point Customised Staff Work Station with all electrical point 309 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
16 Medium Back Revolving Staff Chairs Medium Back Revolving Staff Chairs 315 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
17 High quality Executive L Shape Principal Director Table High quality Executive L Shape Principal Director Table 13 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
18 Modular visitor chair Modular visitor chair 36 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
19 Wooden Framed Motivational Display Paintings Wooden Framed Motivational Display Paintings 94 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
20 Modular show case with both side full height display show case cabinet Modular show case with both side full height display show case cabinet 13 set navy-ddoa1 180
21 Designer LCD wall panel unit Cabinet with storage area, drawer, cabinet Designer LCD wall panel unit Cabinet with storage area, drawer, cabinet 46 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
22 Customised Modular Dining Table 11 seater for duty officers room Customised Modular Dining Table 11 seater for duty officers room 1 set navy-ddoa1 180
23 Small Modular Dining Table Set 05 Seaters with dining chairs Small Modular Dining Table Set 05 Seaters with dining chairs 20 set navy-ddoa1 180
24 Table Lamp as per sample Table Lamp as per sample 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
25 Wooden modular almirah Wooden modular almirah 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
26 Indian Navy Flag and National flag with Stainless steel flag post and base as per National Flag Code Indian Navy Flag and National flag with Stainless steel flag post and base as per National Flag Code 22 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
27 4K Ultra HD projector with accessories 4K Ultra HD projector with accessories 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
28 Classroom Study Chair with Foldable Writing Table Classroom Study Chair with Foldable Writing Table 30 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
29 Zebra window blind with all hardware Zebra window blind with all hardware 6,800 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
30 Wooden modular L Shape reception counter Wooden modular L Shape reception counter 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
31 Single wooden bed with matress for Duty Staff Single wooden bed with matress for Duty Staff 5 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
32 Modular Dining Table 08 seater for duty officers room Modular Dining Table 08 seater for duty officers room 1 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
33 Wooden partition made over the frame grid Wooden partition made over the frame grid 8,000 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
34 Wooden modular storage cabinet wall mounted or floor based as per the required size Wooden modular storage cabinet wall mounted or floor based as per the required size 17,800 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
35 Modular pantry with storage and display cabinet Modular pantry with storage and display cabinet 1,600 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
36 Wooden Washroom Counter with modular racks or slider racks Wooden Washroom Counter with modular racks or slider racks 1,250 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
37 Waterproof or Termite proof or Fire Retardant PVC paneling Waterproof or Termite proof or Fire Retardant PVC paneling 45,000 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
38 Films on toughened glass or glass partition or windows glass Films on toughened glass or glass partition or windows glass 7,200 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
39 Toughened glass partition Toughened glass partition 3,000 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
40 Wallpapers with 3D model and highlighter patterns Wallpapers with 3D model and highlighter patterns 32,500 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
41 Motivational display murals Motivational display murals 50 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
42 Wooden Framed Motivational Display Paintings Wooden Framed Motivational Display Paintings 275 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
43 Wooden Box Paneling Waterproof or Termite Proof or Fire Retardant material in various colours or shades Wooden Box Paneling Waterproof or Termite Proof or Fire Retardant material in various colours or shades 5,600 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
44 Wooden cap stand with four hooks Wooden cap stand with four hooks 26 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
45 Wooden cap stand with fifteen 15 hooks Wooden cap stand with fifteen 15 hooks 12 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
46 Successor Boards Successor Boards 52 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
47 AM I DRESSED CORRECTLY Mirror with frame AM I DRESSED CORRECTLY Mirror with frame 30 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
48 Customised Modular designer Conference tables Customised Modular designer Conference tables 3,824 sq ft navy-ddoa1 180
49 Executive Conference Chair Medium Back Executive Conference Chair Medium Back 108 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
50 Executive Office Chair High Back Executive Office Chair High Back 31 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
51 Executive President or Chairperson Chair High Back Executive President or Chairperson Chair High Back 7 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
52 Projector Display or Conference LED Screen wall panel unit Projector Display or Conference LED Screen wall panel unit 2 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
53 Projector Display or Projector Screen Wall Panel Unit Cabinet Projector Display or Projector Screen Wall Panel Unit Cabinet 4 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
54 Projector Display or Projector Screen Wall Panel Unit Cabinet Projector Display or Projector Screen Wall Panel Unit Cabinet 2 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
55 Projector Display or Projector Screen Wall Panel Unit Cabinet Projector Display or Projector Screen Wall Panel Unit Cabinet 3 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
56 Customized Smart Wooden Podium Customized Smart Wooden Podium 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
57 Wooden podium Wooden podium 5 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
58 Underground wiring for all conference tables Underground wiring for all conference tables 1 job navy-ddoa1 180
59 Public Announcement System mixer amplifier Public Announcement System mixer amplifier 6 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
60 PA VHF Microphones PA VHF Microphones 98 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
61 PA VHF Wireless Microphones PA VHF Wireless Microphones 13 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
62 2 Way PA Ceiling Speaker 2 Way PA Ceiling Speaker 36 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
63 Speaker and mike wires Speaker and mike wires 1,540 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
64 Smart Display Unit Size 75 inch Smart Display Unit Size 75 inch 2 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
65 HDMI Cable for connection of Display with Projector or PC 45 MTR HDMI Cable for connection of Display with Projector or PC 45 MTR 30 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
66 Block Out Board Block Out Board 20 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
67 Motivational and Informative Display Boards or Paintings or Pictures with wooden carving frame Motivational and Informative Display Boards or Paintings or Pictures with wooden carving frame 78 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
68 Stainless Steel Cross Flags of Indian Navy and National flag as per National Flag Code Stainless Steel Cross Flags of Indian Navy and National flag as per National Flag Code 24 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
69 Professional Large Format Display for Main Conference Hall 247 cm or 97 inch Professional Large Format Display for Main Conference Hall 247 cm or 97 inch 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
70 Smart LED Display Size 55 inch Smart LED Display Size 55 inch 3 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
71 IP PBX Main Control Unit Digital Hybrid IP PBX IP PBX Main Control Unit Digital Hybrid IP PBX 2 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
72 Digital Telephone Instruments With CLI Digital Telephone Instruments With CLI 380 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
73 Telephone Cables 4 Pair or Armoured Telephone Cables 4 Pair or Armoured 48,000 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
74 ISI Marked Rigid PVC Conduits and Accessories ISI Marked Rigid PVC Conduits and Accessories 48,000 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
75 Telephone Junction Boxes 10 or 20 Pair Telephone Junction Boxes 10 or 20 Pair 50 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
76 Krone Type Modules and Accessories Krone Type Modules and Accessories 50 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
77 Installation and Testing and Commissioning Installation and Testing and Commissioning 1 job navy-ddoa1 180
78 OFC 12 Core OFC 12 Core 1,000 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
79 Provisioning of Interconnectivity with existing exchange by NCN date Centre Provisioning of Interconnectivity with existing exchange by NCN date Centre 1 job navy-ddoa1 180
80 19 and 24 U Rack 19 and 24 U Rack 6 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
81 LAN Cable CAT 6 UTP LAN Cable CAT 6 UTP 110,174 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
82 Information Outlets Input Output Ports with Faceplate and Back Box Information Outlets Input Output Ports with Faceplate and Back Box 1,812 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
83 Faceplate Dobule port Faceplate Dobule port 606 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
84 Back Side Gang Box Back Side Gang Box 606 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
85 Patch Cords 1m and 2m Patch Cords 1m and 2m 20 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
86 Cable Trays Cable Trays 1,548 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
87 Laying and fixing for all networking cables to each office workstation of all floors of both towers Laying and fixing for all networking cables to each office workstation of all floors of both towers 1 job navy-ddoa1 180
88 DTH cabling from Central Distribution Point of terrace to each television point i DTH cabling from Central Distribution Point of terrace to each television point i 3,450 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
89 32 CHANNNEL NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER 32 CHANNNEL NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER 4 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
90 16 CH NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER 16 CH NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
91 Bullet Camera Colour 4 MP Bullet Camera Colour 4 MP with Audio 114 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
92 4 MP DOME CAMERA 4 MP DOME CAMERA 8 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
93 32 Ch POE 32 Ch POE 5 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
94 CABLE UTP CAT 06 CABLE UTP CAT 06 23,500 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
95 SWITCHER or SPLITER SWITCHER or SPLITER 12 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
96 CONVERTERS CONVERTERS 16 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
97 HARD DISK 8TB HARD DISK 8TB 5 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
98 LAN CONNECTOR LAN CONNECTOR 355 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
99 Installation for CCTV Cameras and entire hardware infrastructure Installation for CCTV Cameras and entire hardware infrastructure 2 job navy-ddoa1 180
100 Supply of and instalation of hardware or fixture or clamps or joints or GI conduits or conectors and Gang boxes etc Supply of and instalation of hardware or fixture or clamps or joints or GI conduits or conectors and Gang boxes etc 23,500 mtr navy-ddoa1 180
101 RACK 8U RACK 8U 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
102 HDMI CABLE 150 Mtrs HDMI CABLE 150 Mtrs 17 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
103 LED DISPLAY SCREEN 50 inch LED DISPLAY SCREEN 50 inch 10 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
104 Computer Mouse Computer Mouse 2 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
105 USB CONVERTER USB CONVERTER 12 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
106 Electrical points with switch and sockets Electrical points with switch and sockets 2 job navy-ddoa1 180
107 Power Back Up System Power Back Up System 4 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
108 Biometric Security Access System Biometric Security Access System 20 set navy-ddoa1 180
109 Public Announcement System with all speakers wiring and installation Public Announcement System with all speakers wiring and installation 1 set navy-ddoa1 180
110 Centralised VRV Air Conditioning System Centralised VRV Air Conditioning System 1 set navy-ddoa1 180
111 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System 1 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System with dimensions 7000 mm L 2000 W 2100 mm H 6 set navy-ddoa1 180
112 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System 2 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System with Dimensions 5510 mm L 2000 W 2100 mm H 5 set navy-ddoa1 180
113 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System 3 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System with Dimensions 3400 mm L 2000 W 2100 mm H 1 set navy-ddoa1 180
114 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System 4 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System with Dimensions 8400 mm L 2000 W 2100 mm H 1 set navy-ddoa1 180
115 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System 5 Supply and Installation of Two Bay Storage Compactor System with Dimensions 4745 mm L 2000 W 2100 mm H 1 set navy-ddoa1 180
116 Supply and Installation of three Bay Storage Compactor System 6 Supply and Installation of three Bay Storage Compactor System with Dimensions 4800 mm L 2850 W 2100 mm H 4 set navy-ddoa1 180
117 Designing and Fabrication and Fixing of Name Tallies with frame and Base Plate of ACP Aluminium Composite Panel sheet 8 Designing and Fabrication and Fixing of Name Tallies with frame and Base Plate of ACP Aluminium Composite Panel sheet 8 292 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
118 Indication boards and signage for Lift Lobbies Indication boards and signage for Lift Lobbies 24 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
119 Digital Blockout Boards for Directorates and Departments with all electrical connections and hanging chains Digital Blockout Boards for Directorates and Departments with all electrical connections and hanging chains 22 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
120 Supplying and installation of Smart LED TV 32 inch with all fixtures and wall mounted stands Supplying and installation of Smart LED TV 32 inch with all fixtures and wall mounted stands 2 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
121 Supplying and installation of Smart LED TV 42 inch with all fixtures and wall mounted stands Supplying and installation of Smart LED TV 42 inch with all fixtures and wall mounted stands 38 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
122 Supplying and installation of Smart LED TV 55 inch with all fixtures and wall mounted stands Supplying and installation of Smart LED TV 55 inch with all fixtures and wall mounted stands 17 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
123 Supply of microwave of 23 ltr Supply of microwave of 23 ltr 16 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
124 Supply and Installation of Water Dispenser Supply and Installation of Water Dispenser 14 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
125 Supply and installation of refrigerator 180 liters Supply and installation of refrigerator 180 liters 15 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
126 Supply of cooktop induction Supply of cooktop induction 2 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
127 Supply and installation of Commercial Refrigerator 360 Litres Supply and installation of Commercial Refrigerator 360 Litres 1 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
128 Supply and Installation of Air Curtain Size 1800 mm 6 feet Supply and Installation of Air Curtain Size 1800 mm 6 feet 2 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
129 Supply and installation of water cooler 80 or 100 Supply and installation of water cooler 80 or 100 8 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
130 Supply and installation of commercial RO water purifier Supply and installation of commercial RO water purifier 8 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
131 Supply of plants with fiber planters Supply of plants with fiber planters 540 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
132 Supply of plants with fiber planters Supply of plants with fiber planters 300 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
133 Supply of plants with fiber planters Supply of plants with fiber planters 400 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
134 Supply of small size plants for landscaping Assorted varities of palm or deafen or bonsai etc Supply of small size plants for landscaping Assorted varities of palm or deafen or bonsai etc 1,000 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
135 Designing Supply and Installation of Scale models of Naval War Platforms Artefacts of Naval Ships of Different Classes Submarines and Aircrafts Designing Supply and Installation of Scale models of Naval War Platforms Artefacts of Naval Ships of Different Classes Submarines and Aircrafts 20 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
136 Additional Fire Extinguisher 5 Kg Additional Fire Extinguisher 5 Kg 64 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
137 Fire Extinguisher stand with bucket and balti mount Fire Extinguisher stand with bucket and balti mount 10 pieces navy-ddoa1 180
138 Fire Ball with brackets Fire Ball with brackets 200 pieces navy-ddoa1 180

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Required Documents

1

PAN card copy

2

GSTIN copy

3

Cancelled cheque copy

4

EFT mandate certified by bank

5

Proof of past experience (contracts, execution certificates, client letters)

6

OEM authorization documents (where applicable)

7

Signed undertakings accepting GeM terms and security restrictions

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid on the Indian Navy turnkey security tender 2025?

Bidders must meet eligibility criteria, submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and OEM authorizations. Ensure a functional service centre exists in each consignee state or establish within 30 days. The L1 bidder handles installation, testing, commissioning and AMC through OEMs with post-sale support.

What documents are required for vendor code creation?

Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, and EFT mandate certified by bank. Include prior experience proofs (contracts or client certificates) and OEM authorization where applicable. Ensure signatories approve undertakings and terms accepting security-restricted area requirements.

What is the EMD amount and its purpose for this tender?

The EMD is ₹1,356,000. It ensures bid seriousness and is typically retained until contract award and release conditions are met. It may be converted into performance security upon award per the governing procurement rules.

What are the payment terms after installation in this turnkey project?

Payment is released after complete installation, testing and commissioning of the items/services for each group. The AMC/warranty will be provided through the respective OEMs; ensure necessary documentation accompanies milestone completions to process funds.

Are vendor service centres mandatory for this naval tender?

Yes. A functional service centre is required in the state of each consignee location for carry-in warranty; if absent, establish one within 30 days post-award with documented evidence for payment.

What kind of past experience proofs are acceptable for eligibility?

Acceptable proofs include contract copies with invoices and bidder self-certification, execution certificates by the client, or third-party release notes. These documents must demonstrate security equipment deployment in restricted environments.

Which standards or certifications are demanded by this tender?

The tender emphasizes OEM-supported security systems with on-site/limited on-site warranty terms. While explicit IS/ISO codes are not listed, compliance with security-installation best practices and OEM AMC support are mandatory.