Indian Army Nilgiris Tamil Nadu Hardware Procurement Tender 2026 - ML110 Tower Server & Networking Equipment with OEM Installation & 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, seeks supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a broad hardware suite in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 641113. Requested items include ML110 Gen 11 Tower Servers, Thin Clients with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combos, 24 inch Full HD IPS monitors, 24 Port Web Managed Gigabit Layer 2 switch, Trueboard Interactive Panel 75 inch 4K, UTP Cat 6 cables (305 m), RJ45 connectors, 16A 3-pin sockets, power cables (90 m), power cabling accessories, 10 KVA oblique online UPS, headsets, 4U network rack with power management, and a customized wooden workstation with revolving chairs. The contract scope covers supply, installation, testing and commissioning; estimated value is not disclosed. A minimum EMD of ₹119,841 is required. The buyer reserves quantity variation up to 25% during and after award, and delivery timelines follow the original/delayed delivery order rules. OEM installation and implementation charges are included in the bid. This is a government procurement with a multi-item ICT and office furniture bundle for the Army’s facilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specs are provided in the tender text; items enumerated include Tower Server (ML110 Gen 11), Thin Client (4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage), Monitor (24 inch, Full HD 1920x1080, IPS), 24 Port Web Managed Switch (Gigabit, Layer 2), Interactive Panel (Trueboard 75 inch 4K), UTP Cat 6 Cable (23 AWG, 305 m), RJ45 100 Nos, 16A Power Sockets 3 Pin, Power Cable (2.5 Sqmm, 90 m), Cable accessories (1 inch CC, 3 m), 10 KVA online UPS, Headphone with Mic, 4U Network Rack with Power Manager, and Customized wooden workstation with revolving chairs. No IS/IEC standards or OEM brands specified. The scope requires Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC) of all items.

• Key delivery considerations include OEM installation and implementation charges; structure follows standard SITC practices. The absence of detailed technical specs suggests bidders must rely on OEM data sheets and project-site requirements. The contract allows option on quantity (±25%), with extension time based on a formula and minimum 30 days.

• Compliance expectations emphasize delivery readiness, integrated UPS and network infrastructure, and furniture assembly capabilities. Bidders should provide evidence of capability to install IT hardware and office furniture within Tamil Nadu, along with experience in similar government projects and OEM support.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹119,841 (required as bid security).
• Turnover: Bidder and OEM must meet minimum average annual turnover criteria for the last three financial years as specified in the bid document; if the bidder or OEM is <3 years old, turnover uses completed years post-constitution.
• Documentation: Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and vendor code creation documents as part of bid submission.
• Scope: Bid price must cover SITC; installation and commissioning included.
• Delivery: Custom delivery schedule tied to original last delivery order; option quantities use the specified formula with a 30-day minimum extension.
• Compliance: OEM turnover criterion applies to the primary product’s OEM in case of bunch bids. OEM imports are permitted, subject to compliance. Bidders must be prepared to provide installation services and associated charges.