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Indian Navy Layer 3 Access Switch Tender Goa 2025 - IS 550/Layer 3 Features, Redundant PSU & On-site OEM Warranty

Bid Publish Date

23-Oct-2025, 10:27 pm

Bid End Date

13-Nov-2025, 10:00 am

Bid Opening Date

13-Nov-2025, 10:30 am

EMD

₹1,23,165

Location

SOUTH GOA , GOA

Progress

Issue23-Oct-2025, 10:27 pm
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Quantity

7

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Explicit EMD amount ₹1,23,165 and 25% quantity variation rights during contract
  • • Layer 3 switch with Layer-2/Layer-3 features, IPv6-ready from day one
  • • High-density port mix: 1G/10G/40G/100G uplinks plus SFP/SFP+ options
  • • Redundant power supply and hot-swappable fans; on-site OEM warranty
  • • On-site installation/ commissioning by OEM-certified resources
  • • Obsolescence clause requiring at least 2 years residual market life
  • • Malicious code certificate and security/compliance certifications
  • • Delivery site: Vasco-da-Gama, Goa; installation address specified

Categories 1

NETWORKING EQUIPMENTS

Tender Overview

The procurement is conducted for the Indian Navy under the Department Of Military Affairs, seeking a Layer 3 access switch with extensive uplink and stacking capabilities. The scope specifies a high port mix, including 1/10/1000Base-T, 10G, 40G, and 100G uplinks, plus dedicated management, RAM, flash, and on-site OEM warranty. The project location is Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, with an EMD of ₹1,23,165 and an option-enabled quantity variation of up to 25% during contract execution. A 30-day minimum delivery baseline is implied by the option clause, with extension mechanics tied to original delivery periods. Distinctive requirements include redundant power, hot-swappable fans, stackable architecture, IPv6 readiness from day one, and 9K MTU support. The tender emphasizes OEM installation/commissioning by certified resources and non-obsolescence with a minimum market life of two years. The document signals a formal, equipment-centric procurement with strict vendor eligibility criteria and malicious-code certification requirements. This tender is a targeted supply contract for high-end network equipment in a naval setting, demanding precise configuration and robust after-sales terms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Category: Layer 3 access switch with dedicated stacking and QoS
  • Porting: 10/100/1000 Base-T; multi-gigabit options; uplinks including 1G, 10G, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28; multiple SFP/SFP+ ports
  • Management: RJ45/RS-232/USB management port; on-site OEM warranty
  • Hardware: Redundant power supply (hot-swappable), redundant fans (hot-swappable), open slots for interface cards
  • Performance: Stacking bandwidth, non-blocking line rate, and MTBF figures; IPv6-ready from day one
  • Software/OS: Operating System with Layer-2/Layer-3 capabilities; basic to premium Layer-3 protocols from day one
  • Compliance: 9K MTU; security features; QoS; IPv6 readiness; dedicated VLAN/IP routing support
  • Certification: OEM-specific certifications plus security controls; on-site warranty
  • Physical: Dimension/form factor in RU; PoE budget details if applicable
  • Additional: Open slots for future interface cards; support for on-site installation/commissioning

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹1,23,165; payable as specified in bid terms
  • Delivery: Clause allows up to 25% quantity variation; delivery timeline linked to original order with minimum 30 days minimum extension
  • Installation/Commissioning: To be performed by OEM-certified resource or OEM-authorised reseller
  • Documents: PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, experience certificates, financials, OEM authorisation
  • Non-Obsolescence: Offered products must have at least 2 years residual market life; not declared End-of-Life by OEM
  • Malicious Code: Certification confirming no embedded malicious code; breach implications stated
  • Warranty/Support: On-site OEM warranty; details to be aligned with OEM terms
  • Evaluation/Compliance: Bidders must comply with the above terms; installation at National Institute of Hydrography, Vasco Goa

Key Specifications

  • Layer 3 access switch with maximum uplink ports including 1G, 10G, 40G, and 100G

  • 9K MTU support; IPv6-ready from day one

  • Dedicated stacking with defined stacking bandwidth

  • Redundant hot-swappable power supply and fans

  • On-site OEM warranty and installation by OEM-certified personnel

Terms & Conditions

  • EMD of ₹1,23,165 required with bid; mechanism for payment terms

  • Quantity may vary up to 25% during contract; delivery period tied to original order

  • Installation/Commissioning by OEM-certified resources; non-obsolescence clause

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

EMD amount ₹1,23,165; payment terms aligned to contract milestones per vendor terms

Delivery Schedule

Option to increase quantity up to 25%; delivery time calculated from last delivery order date with minimum 30 days extension

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties apply for delayed delivery; LD framework to be aligned with OEM warranty timelines

Bidder Eligibility

  • Bidder must have non-liquidation and non-bankruptcy status

  • Minimum 2 years market life remaining for offered hardware

  • Installation/commissioning to be by OEM-certified resources or OEM-authorised reseller

Technical Specifications 1 Item

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Category Specification Requirement
Specification Maximum Number of Access /Downlink Ports 24, 48, 32 Or higher
Specification Type of Switch PoE, PoE+, UPoE, PoE++ Or higher
Specification Number of 10/100/1000 Base-T Ports 24, 48, 32 Or higher
Specification Number of Multi-Gigabit Ports 0, 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, 2, 16, 32 Or higher
Specification Number of 1 G Base T Ports (Uplink) 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 Or higher
Specification Number of 1 G SFP / Base X Port (Uplink) 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 Or higher
Specification Number of 10 G Base T Port (Uplink) 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 Or higher
Specification Number of 10 G SFP+ Port (Uplink) 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 Or higher
Specification Number of 40 G QSFP+ Port (Uplink) 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 Or higher
Specification Number of 100 G QSFP 28 Port (Uplink) 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48 Or higher
Specification Management Port (RJ 45/RS 232/USB) Yes Or higher
Specification RAM (MB) 2048, 4096, 8000 Or higher
Specification Flash Memory (MB) 1024, 2048, 4096, 8000, 16000 Or higher
Specification 9K MTU Supported (Minimum) Yes Or higher
Specification Console Port Yes Or higher
Specification Redundant Power supply Yes Or higher
Specification Redundant Power Supply Type Internal
Specification Redundant Power Supply (Hot Swappable) Yes Or higher
Specification Redundant Fan Yes Or higher
Specification Redundant Fan (Hot Swappable) Yes Or higher
Specification Number of Open slot for additional Interface Card 1, 2, 3, 4, 0 Or higher
Specification Operating System Yes
Specification Dedicated Stacking Yes, No Or higher
Specification Stacking Bandwidth (Gbps) 0, 40, 80, 120, 160, 320, 480 Or higher
Specification Switching Capacity / Forwarding Bandwidth (Non Blocking / Line Rate /Wired Speed) 2x (Numbers of access ports + Number of Uplink Ports) (Gbps) 208.0 Or higher
Specification Throughtput / Forwarding Performance (MPPS) 154.0 Or higher
Specification Layer 2 Protocols 802.1Q VLAN, LAG, LACP, STP, MSTP, RSTP, VLAN
Specification Number of VLAN Supported 4000 Or higher
Specification Number of VLAN IDs Supported 4000 Or higher
Specification Number of IPV4 Routes 5000, 20000, 40000, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 10000, 15000, 30000 Or higher
Specification Number of IPV6 Routes 5000, 20000, 40000, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 10000, 15000, 30000 Or higher
Specification Number of Mac Address Supported (k) 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 Or higher
Specification Basic Layer-3 Protocol from day 1 Static Routing, RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, RIPng, PBR
Specification Advance Layer-3 Protocol from day 1 OSPFv2, OSPFv3, PBR, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM
Specification Premium Layer-3 Protocol from day 1 PIM-SSM, VRF, PIM-DM, VRRP
Specification Security Feature RA Guard,, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, ACL, 802.1x, RADIUS/ TACACS, Port Security, BPDU Guard, IGMP snooping
Specification Management Protocol GUI, CLI, Telnet, TFTP,, SNMPv1, SNMPv2/ V2C, SNMPv3, NTP, RMON, SSHv2, Single IP Management
Specification QoS 802.1p, SP, Queues per port, WRED/ WTD, WFQ, WDRR/ DRR, Sflow, SNTP, Shapincg, Policing / Rate Limiting
Specification PoE Power Budget (Watt) 350, 360, 715, 720, 1100, 1440 Or higher
Specification Dimension / Form Factor (RU) 1
Specification Certification RoHS
Specification MTBF (Year) 5, 6, 7 Or higher
Specification IPv6 Ready from day 1 Yes
Specification On Site OEM Warranty (Year) 3, 4, 5 Or higher

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Required Documents

1

Copy of PAN Card

2

Copy of GSTIN

3

Copy of Cancelled Cheque

4

Copy of EFT Mandate certified by Bank

5

Experience certificates for similar Layer 3 switch deployments

6

Financial statements demonstrating liquidity

7

OEM authorization / dealer authorization for switch model

8

Malicious Code Certification confirming no embedded code

9

Technical bid documents detailing port counts, uplink types, and QoS features

10

On-site warranty terms from OEM

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the Layer 3 access switch tender in Goa for Indian Navy?

Bidders must submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, and OEM authorization along with technical bid detailing port counts, uplink types (1G/10G/40G/100G), IPv6 readiness, and stacking bandwidth. Ensure EMD ₹1,23,165 is paid and that the product remains non-obsolete for at least 2 years.

What documents are required for the Goa naval switch tender submission?

Submit PAN, GSTIN, cancelled cheque, EFT mandate, financial statements, experience certificates for similar deployments, OEM authorization, and Malicious Code Certification. Include technical bid with port specs, RAM/flash, MTU, and warranty terms from OEM.

What are the key technical specifications for the Layer 3 switch?

Required features include maximum uplink ports across 1G/10G/40G/100G, IPv6 readiness, 9K MTU support, RAM/flash capacity, redundancy (power and fans), stacking bandwidth, and 2+ years market life with OEM on-site warranty and installation by certified personnel.

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

The EMD is ₹1,23,165 and acts as a bid security to ensure bidder seriousness. It should be paid per tender guidelines and is refundable after final contract award or on meeting specified conditions, subject to procurement norms.

When can quantity variation occur in this tender in Goa?

The purchaser reserves the right to increase or decrease quantity up to 25% of bid quantity at contract placement and during the currency, calculated as (increased quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, with a minimum of 30 days.

What installation requirements are specified for this switch tender?

Installation/commissioning must be performed by OEM-certified resources or OEM-authorised resellers. The address for delivery and commissioning is National Institute of Hydrography, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, with on-site support included under OEM terms.

Which certifications and security measures are requested for the hardware?

Bidders must provide a Malicious Code Certification and ensure hardware/software does not contain embedded malicious code. Compliance with security features, standard certifications, and on-site OEM warranty are required.

What is the minimum MTU and IPv6 readiness requirement?

The switch must support a minimum MTU of 9K and be IPv6 ready from day one, enabling modern routing, QoS, and VLAN provisioning compatible with naval networks.