Tender Overview
Central Railway invites bids for a Layer 2 Access Switch (V2) to service Mumbai, Maharashtra. The procurement requires a switch with 1G copper ports, 10G copper ports, 1G SFP uplink, and 10G SFP+ uplink, plus multi-Gigabit support and redundant power from day one. A dedicated OEM warranty and on-site support are expected. The BOQ shows no items listed, and the start/end dates and estimated value are not disclosed, signaling a broad vendor pool. The emphasis on stacking ports from day one and non-blocking switching capacity highlights a high-throughput, low-latency environment suitable for railway backhaul. The unique buyer terms emphasize continuous service via a dedicated support line and OEM-level assurance. This tender is positioned as a standard hardware refresh or upgrade within Indian Railways infrastructure in Mumbai.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
Type of Switch: Layer 2 Access Switch (V2)
Technology: 1G/10G copper ports with SFP uplinks
Ports: Number of 1G Copper Ports; Number of 10G Copper Ports; Number of 1G SFP Port (Uplink); Number of 10G SFP+ Port (Uplink)
Capabilities: Multi-Gigabit Support; Redundant Power Supply from day one; Console Port; Dedicated Stacking Port/Slot from day one; Stacking Bandwidth
Performance: Switching Capacity (Non-Blocking in Gbps); Throughput (MPPS)
Warranty: On Site OEM Warranty; ensure coverage for installation phase
Buyer Added Terms: Dedicated toll-free service line for support; ATC references to an Ethernet switch specification, 16-port 10/100/1000 adjoined as per attached; OEM-based service may be required.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: Not disclosed in data; bidders must verify with terms
- Delivery: Timeline not specified; AS-IS terms require rapid provisioning per organization needs
- Payment Terms: Not disclosed in provided data
- Documents: GST, PAN, experience certs, financials, OEM authorization and technical bid docs are typically required
- Warranty/Support: On-site OEM warranty and dedicated support line
- BOQ: No items listed; confirm quantity and scope with issuing authority
- Eligibility: Demonstrated capability to supply Layer 2 switches with SFP/Q2 features and stacking capabilities; prior railway or government sector experience preferred