Indian Army Department Of Military Affairs OFC 12F/50-Pair 0.5mm JFC Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for a comprehensive telecom and power equipment package including OFC 12 Core ADSS, 50 Pair 0.5mm Unarmoured JFC, 20 Pair 0.9mm Unarmoured JFC, 10 Pair 0.9mm Unarmoured JFC, IAD 24 Port, 10 KVA UPS with Bty Bank, 5 KVA UPS with Bty Bank, 2 KVA UPS Online, 1 KVA UPS Online, 12 Volt 90 AHC Bty and related battery configurations, chemical earthing pits with rods, HDD and Laying of OFC, DP Boxes, Krone modules, jointing kits, Krone mounting strips, HDPE ducts, GI ISI brand pipes, route markers, fiber patch cords, optical testers, splitters, and related components. Estimated value is not specified; EMD amount is ₹598,532. The scope includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of goods at Army locations (telecom/ADSS infrastructure). The contract allows up to 25% quantity variation during execution at contracted rates, with delivery timing based on last delivery order date and subject to a minimum 30 days extension and a potential extension to the original delivery period. Compliance with OEM data sheets and non-obsolescence are required.

• Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs)
• Location/Context: nationwide military telecom backbone improvements
• Key differentiator: integrated scope covering ducting, joint kits, mounting strips, power and battery banks, and optical testing equipment

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product categories include: OFC 12 Core ADSS, JFC units (50 Pair/20 Pair/10 Pair), IAD 24 Port, UPS banks (10 KVA, 5 KVA, 2 KVA online, 1 KVA online), batteries (12V 90 AHC, 12V 42 AHC, 12V 18 AHC), Chemical Earthing Pits with Rods, HDD + laying of OFC, DP Boxes (50/20/10 Pair), Krone Modules/Jointing Kits, HDPE Duct Pipes (40mm), ISI GI/Joint Enclosures, Manholes/Hand Holes/Route Markers, FDMS 12F/6 Port, OFC Tiffin Box 6 Fiber, and various patch cords and power meters.
• No explicit performance or standard codes listed; data sheets must match bid documents to avoid rejection.
• Installation, commissioning and testing to be carried out by OEM-certified personnel or OEM-authorized resellers.
• Data sheets must accompany bid to verify parameters against supplied products.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹598,532 (fixed amount).
• Delivery terms allow up to 25% quantity variation at contracted rates, with delivery period tied to the last original order date and extended as per clause, minimum extension 30 days.
• Bidders must demonstrate three years of regular manufacturing/supply of similar category products to government bodies, with relevant contracts to be submitted.
• Installation, commissioning and training to be performed by OEM resources or authorized partners.
• Required documents: PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, product data sheets; data sheet verification is mandatory to avoid rejection.
• Financial criteria: minimum average annual turnover requirement is specified but exact value is not disclosed in data provided.
• Obsolescence clause: offered items must have at least three years residual market life; end-of-life products are not acceptable.
• Provisions also require non-liability to liquidate or bankruptcy and submission of vendor code creation documents.