Indian Army Security Hardware Procurement Tender Jalandhar Punjab 2025 ISI/Malicious Code Certification

Tender Overview

• Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) operating in JALANDHAR, PUNJAB 144001. Procurement category involves security hardware products with undefined exact itemization. EMD is ₹18,000. Tenure: Not specified. Data sheet and OEM authorizations are mandatory for bid validation to verify product specifications against offer. The tender emphasizes non-obsolescence and one-year residual market life for offered products, plus mandatory certificates and vendor credibility checks.
• The opportunity requires bidders to demonstrate prior Govt/PSU supply experience and solid financial standing. A 3-year track record of manufacturing/supplying similar category products to Central/State Govt bodies is specified. The BOQ lists five items with no quantities, implying a framework contract or longlisting stage rather than fixed-item purchase. The unique emphasis on anti-malicious code certification and manufacturer authorization shapes the bid scope toward secured hardware solutions.
• Key differentiators include the End User Certificate in Buyer’s format, and explicit need for data sheet alignment with offered parameters. GST considerations are bidder-borne with potential rate-based reimbursement. Overall, this tender targets established vendors with robust compliance, OEM ties, and documented government experience.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit product specifications are provided in the BOQ. The tender mandates submission of a compliant Data Sheet; any mismatch may lead to bid rejection.
• Mandatory documents indicate needs for PAN Card, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate certified by bank, plus OEM Authorization where applicable.
• Additional technical controls include a Malicious Code Certificate confirming absence of embedded malware and safeguarding IPR, and a formal End User Certificate format as requested by the buyer.
• The requirement for 3 years of regular govt/PSU supply experience applies to the bidder or OEM, with contract copies for multiple years to be provided.
• The five BOQ items are placeholders (N/A), suggesting scope will be clarified post-bid opening; bidders should prepare data sheets and OEM confirmations accordingly.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹18,000.
• Experience: Bidder or OEM must have supplied same/similar category products to Central/State Govt organizations for 3 years prior to bid opening; provide contract copies for each year.
• Data/Compliance: Provide Data Sheet matching product specs; ensure no mismatch.
• Documentation: Upload PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, and EFT Mandate; submit End User Certificate in buyer format when required.
• Certificates: Attach Malicious Code Certificate and Manufacturer Authorization if bidding via authorized distributor; ensure OEM details are complete.
• GST: Bidder bears GST responsibilities; reimbursement capped as per actuals or applicable rate, whichever is lower.
• Delivery/Payment: Not detailed in data; bidders should prepare for standard govt terms and potential post-award compliance.