Indian Army IT Hardware Procurement Tender 2026 Akhnoor Jammu IPv6 Ready Equipment

Tender Overview

The procurement is for IT hardware under the Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, with delivery to 235 ENGR REGT, SAPPER CHOWK, AKHNOOR, JAMMU 181201. The bid allows quantity adjustments up to 25% of the bid quantity during order placement and the currency of contract. It emphasizes OEM or OEM-certified resource deployment for installation, commissioning, and training, and requires essential bid submission documents (PAN, GST, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate). The scope focuses on compliant, IPv6-ready hardware with security policy alignment and anti-malware assurances. A unique delivery-time calculation applies when options are exercised, ensuring minimum planning horizons. The absence of BOQ items suggests a flexible IT hardware framework rather than a fixed SKU list. The vendor must also adhere to non-disclosure and Malicious Code Certification requirements.

This tender highlights the need for a robust security posture, including embedded malware protection verification and strict policy alignment on hardware return policies for faulty disks, underscoring government IT procurement standards and risk mitigation. The purchasing entity retains rights to adjust quantities and delivery periods, guiding bidders to prepare scalable, compliant offers.

Keywords: tender in Akhnoor, IT hardware procurement, Indian Army procurement, IPv6 ready equipment, OEM deployment, Malicious Code Certificate, non-disclosure, security policy compliance

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit BOQ items listed; vendor must infer scope from IT hardware category and security policy alignment
• Delivery address: 235 ENGR REGT, SAPPER CHOWK, AKHNOOR, JAMMU, PIN 181201
• Installation/Commissioning to be performed by OEM / OEM Certified resource or OEM authorised Reseller
• IPv6 readiness required from day one
• Malicious Code Certificate to be uploaded; confirms no embedded malware that inhibits functions or damages equipment
• Non-disclosure declaration to be uploaded on bidder letterhead
• Hard disk policy: faulty disks not returned per organization policy
• Documents with bid: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate (bank-certified)
• Security/compliance: malware/IPR protection assurances and anti-tamper guarantees
• Delivery/option clause: quantity may vary up to 25% during contract; extended delivery time proportionally calculated
• Warranty/AMC details not specified; bidders should assume standard OEM terms and seek clarity

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials not specified; bidders must submit PAN, GST, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate with bid
• Delivery timeline: flexible via option clause; extended delivery period follows a calculated formula; minimum 30 days
• Installation/Training by OEM-certified personnel only
• Security requirements: upload Malicious Code Certificate and Non-Disclosure Declaration
• Policy alignment: IPv6 readiness; fault disk non-return policy observed
• Addresses and compliance: submission at organization-specified address in Akhnoor; ensure Aadhaar/ISAs where applicable
• Bid submission requirements: include mandatory certificates and bank details; ensure vendor code preparation
• Right to modify quantity: 25% variation allowed; procurement pricing remains at contracted rates